Vacancy: Application
Specialist
About
Zyomyx: Zyomyx, Inc., is an innovator in the development and commercialization
of proprietary diagnostic platforms. The company will be launching a
point-of-care test for CD4 to guide HIV/AIDS treatment in resource limited
settings.
This simple
and inexpensive CD4 T-cell point-of-care test is configured to especially meet
the demanding specifications for use in low and middle income countries. It
will increase access to treatment for millions of people by providing a
quantitative cell count in the clinically relevant range.
Zyomyx is
seeking a talented and motivated Application Specialist to support the
company’s goals of cultivating a successful business and improving health
outcomes for millions of HIV positive patients globally.
Job Description
The
Application Specialists primary responsibility will be to provide on-site
training to laboratory personnel to support Zyomyx clinical trial program
globally.
The Specialist
will work with commercial operations to help inform training materials and
programs based on this field experience.
Over time
the position will transition from a clinical trial focus to a training focus
working with commercial operations to support broad implementation of the CD4
test.
This will
include providing feedback on the curriculum, presenting at training seminars
and travelling throughout Africa to support national scale-up.
Position Requirements
The ideal
candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in an R&D or clinical
environment with background knowledge of cellular biology, common biological
assays and diagnostic development processes. Experience implementing and
designing training programs is ideal with an entrepreneurial spirit interested
in growing with the organization.
An
understanding of correlation, Bland/Altman plots, sensitivity, specificity in
addition to proficiency using statistical software such as MS-Access, EpiInfo,
Stata and R programming (or similar statistical software) is a plus. A
willingness to support field testing activities and travel internationally
including Sub-Saharan Africa up to 50% of the time is required.
Excellent
organizational, communication and presentation skills are required with
experience training small and large groups of people a plus. Proficiency in MS
word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Candidate
must be a self-starter, fast learner, detail-oriented, motivated, thoughtful
individual with a strong work ethic who is capable of working independently,
collaborating well within a team and between departments. B.S. in biological
sciences or a related field required.
Candidates
based in Africa are preferred. Candidates to work on a consulting basis will be
welcomed
Zyomyx is a
privately funded biotech company focused on the development of cell based
point-of-care diagnostic products.
The company
is located, in Fremont, CA, in a high-tech business park right next to the East
end of the Dumbarton Bridge.
Zyomyx is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more
information, go to www.zyomyx.com
Applicants
should send a CV by e-mail only to: info.zyomyx@africaonline.co.ke
before the end of day on 11/10/13.
Please use
the same e-mail address for any enquiry or questions.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.