1. Job purpose
Co-Diagnostics Inc, (Co-Dx) is a Salt Lake City molecular diagnostics company committed to finding innovative diagnostic solutions to global health problems as we develop an at-home and point-of-care PCR test platform to detect viruses and other pathogens. The candidate will work with the mechanical design team in designing automated instruments to analyze and process biological samples.
2. Duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Team Leadership and Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
- Set clear goals and expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with the engineering department's strategic objectives.
- Manage multiple product development projects, ensuring they follow the product development process, and meet the design and risk deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, scientific team, and marketing to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.
- Approve timesheet and vacation requests in Paylocity.
- Communicate effectively with management.
- Coordinate effectively with other departments throughout Co-Dx.
Product Design and Development
- Oversee product development lifecycle, from concept through to production. Ensuring they meet user needs and design inputs.
- Lead the team in the creation of verification and validation protocols, reports, and plans. Creation of design and risk matrix's and other required DHF documents.
- Lead technical reviews and ensure that products meet the product development requirements for each phase gate completion.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the product development team, focusing on improving performance, reducing costs, and improving product quality.
- Implement best practices in product development methodologies, technologies, and processes.
3. Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Certifications, etc.)
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Skills:
- Strong technical background in medical device product design and development with demonstrated leadership and product launch abilities.
- Reliable and dependable performance.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
- Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and work under stressful conditions.
- Absolute integrity in all aspects of duties performed.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and procedures accurately.
Note: Assignment or promotion to any level is not guaranteed nor automatic.
4. Working conditions
- May be required to wear PPE such as lab coat, face mask, hair net, safety glasses and/or face shields, safety gloves, and other safety equipment as needed.
- May work a variety of shifts that include a traditional workday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, etc.), a 9/8/80 schedule with every other Friday off, or other shifts as may be assigned.
- Remote work is not available for this role.
5. Physical requirements
- This job requires long periods of sitting or standing.
- There will be stooping, bending, and twisting while gathering materials needed for experiments.
- Based on the nature of the experiments to be performed, the ambient air temperature and/or humidity levels may fluctuate.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Fine motor coordination with hand and finger dexterity. Good visual acuity including color perception.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Our EEO Policy
Co-Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Co-Diagnostics participates in E-Verify. No immigration-related sponsorships are available.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
