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.
