Manufacturing Engineer at Selux Diagnostics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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$96,000 – $125,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, DiagnosticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or other technical discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Experience working with and managing contract manufacturing partners
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
  • Familiarity with the NPI process and design for manufacturing principles
  • Self-motivated, excellent oral and written communicator, goal oriented, and a team player
  • Ability to travel >50%
  • Remaining current on cGMP and FDA guidelines as related to medical devices

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate directly with contract manufacturing partners as part of scale-up efforts on Selux’s AST Panel manufacturing program, including system support during validation, maintenance, and optimization activities
  • Ability to travel and visit Contract Manufacturing partners as necessary. Significant onsite support is anticipated during initial system installation and first year of operation runs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally within the Selux organization alongside Engineering, Chemistry, and Microbiology teams during product development, Quality for product and process documentation, V&V and Regulatory teams during product validation, and Operations for continued product support and improvement
  • Manage PM, repair, and inventory of spare parts for the panel manufacturing line
  • Work with Planning lead and Supply Chain Management to understand forecasts and develop production schedules with Contract Manufacturers
  • Provide support as necessary to develop and perform validation and verification for activities
  • Develop and report on KPIs of the panel manufacturing program
  • Position allows for part-time work from home when scheduling permits
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

GMP
cGMP
NPI
Design for Manufacturing
SOPs
Validation
Commissioning
Contract Manufacturing
Automated Manufacturing
Medical Devices
FDA Guidelines

Selux Diagnostics

Provides rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing

About Selux Diagnostics

Selux Diagnostics focuses on antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) to address the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The company provides healthcare providers, particularly hospitals, with rapid and comprehensive testing services that evaluate the effectiveness of various antibiotics against bacteria. This technology allows for simultaneous testing against all relevant antibiotics, which is a significant advancement in a field that has seen little innovation in recent years. By delivering faster diagnostic results, Selux helps ensure that patients receive the correct antibiotics, reducing the risk of ineffective prescriptions. The goal of Selux Diagnostics is to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations and combat the global health crisis posed by AMR.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$175MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition in the rapid AST market threatens Selux's market share.
Reliance on continuous funding poses financial risks if future funding is challenging.
Potential FDA approval delays could hinder product expansion and competitiveness.

Differentiation

Selux offers the only single-platform technology for rapid AST from blood cultures.
Their Next Generation Phenotyping platform provides personalized antimicrobial therapies quickly.
Selux's AST technology tests against all commercially relevant antibiotics simultaneously.

Upsides

Recent $48 million funding round supports aggressive expansion and product development.
FDA clearance for Gram-Negative Panel enhances Selux's comprehensive AST platform.
Growing demand for rapid diagnostics boosts Selux's market potential.

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