LIGHTCAST DISCOVERY

Responsibility

• about the role
• our mission is to push the boundaries of complex cell analysis
• we are growing our Manufacturing function and are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team
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• lightcast is currently in advanced stages of development of a highly innovative bio-tools instrument and consumable, preparing for launch in 2023
• using the Lightcast platform we are working with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutes
• the successful candidate will be pivotal in bringing the product to market and developing our consumables sub-contract manufacturing supply chain
• selecting new and developing existing sub-contract manufacturers for our complex low-mid volume plastics consumable
• own the development and implementation of the final assembly and test process of the complex consumable
• working with manufacturing engineering, R&D and outsource supply partners to specify, design and implement manufacturing test processes
• managing the NPI process and ensuring a smooth transition to production
• scale the process using light automation for quality and cost
• developing novel manufacturing processes, and improvements to ensure product functionality, quality, delivery and cost targets are met
• DFM input into the iteration of our existing product and feedback during the design and development stage of new products
• ownership of production and test equipment IQ, OQ and PQ within Lightcast Manufacturing and with suppliers
• process development, validation and mould qualification at suppliers globally
• mange and implement design changes in production
• monitoring and reporting of key production metrics
• lightcast is growing our Manufacturing function and are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team with a strong focus on process development and automation
• lightcast is currently in advanced stages of development of a highly innovative bio-tools instrument and consumable, preparing for launch in later in 2023
• ownership of test hardware and protocols throughout the supply chain
• resolve issues, conducting formal RCA, NCR and CAPA processes alongside multidisciplinary teams including design, software and applications scientists
• root cause analysis using formal tools such as 8D, Fishbone or 5 Why's
• the successful candidate will be pivotal in developing a high tech in house manufacturing process for the final assembly of the low-mid volume consumable
• in preparation, we are growing our Manufacturing function and are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team with a strong focus on process development and automation
• together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are making advances towards new science, unique clinical approaches, new therapies and innovative products
• monitoring and reporting key production metrics
• the Lightcast platform allows precise and highly flexible independent control of thousands of microdroplets independently and in parallel using software-generated light patterns
• by combining droplets containing different cells, antibodies, cancer drugs, reporters and /or other reagents we can perform complex workflows and assays with a flexibility far beyond what is currently possible on any cell analysis platform
• DFM and DFT input into the iteration of our existing product and feedback during the design and development stage of new products
• the successful candidate will be pivotal in bringing the product to market and scaling up our consumables manufacturing and test capability both in house and with our contract manufacturing partners
• working with the supply chain to resolve issues, conducting formal RCA, NCR and CAPA processes alongside multidisciplinary teams including design, software and applications scientists

Responsibility

• managing user accounts and access levels
• maintaining up to date and effective documentation on all relevant IT systems, services, and procedures

Requirements

• detailed working knowledge of Microsoft server environments
• good working knowledge of Linux server environments
• detailed working knowledge of local and wide area networking, including VLAN, and associated technologies, e.g. switches, routers, firewalls, VPN's etc
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• good understanding of storage environments and configuration, e.g. Synology NAS
• good understanding of Virtualisation technologies, with hands on experience of Hyper-V
• good understanding of network/domain security principles
• good understanding of cloud infrastructure for software hosting and systems backup
• 26 days holiday, plus Public Holidays
• experience of enterprise tooling such as Teams / Jira / Confluence / SharePoint
• flexible working hours
• knowledge of DevOps systems and principles
• pension contribution matched up to 7%
• private medical insurance
• income protection
• life insurance
• subsidised gym membership and weekly cross fit sessions
• access to Cycle to Work and Technology schemes
• the submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lightcast or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lightcast Discovery's internal Talent Acquisition team
• enhanced family leave policies
• recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Lightcast Discovery does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates
• any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lightcast Discovery, and Lightcast Discovery will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto

Earnings for position it manager

Responsibility

• product development and testing
• optics and mechatronics development and testing
• designing new mechanical, optical and fluidic scientific instrument assemblies
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• designing new optical assemblies, using 3D CAD
• developing machined parts, weldments, electromechanical components, fittings and plastic moldings
• developing improvements to the optical assemblies in the Lightcast prototype instruments
• designing new mechatronic systems to integrate with the scientific instrument platform
• designing new mechatronic systems to integrate with the instrument platform
• work on human factors and DFx tasks
• devising system tests, validation tests and metrology experiments
• testing instrument performance
• system integration tasks
• collaboration and planning
• manage and interact with external sub-contractors and outsource development partners
• liaise with colleagues in software, electronics, optics and biology
• managing the ordering and procurement of mechanical parts from contract manufacturers
• participate in team technical discussions and problem-solving exercises
• contribute to technical meetings
• contribute to work plans and test designs

Responsibility

• our mission is to push the boundaries of complex cell analysis
• using the Lightcast platform we are working with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutes
• together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are making advances towards new science, unique clinical approaches, new therapies and innovative products
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• the Lightcast platform allows precise and highly flexible independent control of thousands of microdroplets independently and in parallel using software-generated light patterns
• by combining droplets containing different cells, antibodies, cancer drugs, reporters and /or other reagents we can perform complex workflows and assays with a flexibility far beyond what is currently possible on any cell analysis platform
• lightcast Discovery is looking for 2 Software Development Engineers in Test to join our growing team, working with software and instrument development teams on the development of new instrumentation products
• responsible for software solutions test planning and working to expand automated test coverage of software-hardware systems; defining and executing system test cases; assessing software performance; executing integrated manual testing within an Agile software development process
• we would welcome applications from candidates looking to work on either a full-time or part-time basis
• our ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience with presentations and documentation and the ability to organise and prioritize multiple tasks
• they'll also have a hands-on attitude in developing and troubleshooting their own work and be able to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• given the platforms you'd be working on, experience testing medical devices or a background in pharma, biotech or similarly regulated industries would be a bonus, but is not a requirement
• as the role involves being hands-on with the platform and instrumentation technology we're developing, this position will be based wholly on our offices in Cambridge, UK

Requirements

• proven relevant test experience in a commercial capacity using C# for desktop apps
• API testing experience
• familiarity with Visual Studio /.NET software development tools and ability to build test-related coding
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• experience in using platforms to automate Windows software GUI testing
• experience using Jenkins / TeamCity or similar to schedule and manage test runs and results
• familiarity with JIRA or equivalent for managing defects and tasks
• innate knowledge of software test principles and practices
• ability to work across disciplines and understand software use cases; can clearly articulate ideas, problems, and solutions

Responsibility

• our mission is to push the boundaries of complex cell analysis
• using the Lightcast platform we are working with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutes
• technical lead on the design ownership, drive design & prototyping of microfluidic devices
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• fluid mechanics / flow analysis driven design using theoretical or published knowledge
• design and performing experiments to evaluate & iterate the device design systematically to meet customer needs
• developing improvements to the Lightcast microfluidic devices
• about the role
• developing test, metrology and QC techniques that span from R&D to production
• together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are making advances towards new science, unique clinical approaches, new therapies and innovative products
• running and delivering the verification and validation program for the Lightcast microfluidic products
• the Lightcast platform allows precise and highly flexible independent control of thousands of microdroplets independently and in parallel using software-generated light patterns
• collaboration and planning
• by combining droplets containing different cells, antibodies, cancer drugs, reporters and /or other reagents we can perform complex workflows and assays with a flexibility far beyond what is currently possible on any cell analysis platform
• liaise with suppliers outsource development partners
• at the core of the system is a bespoke microfluidic / optoelectronic device and a set of microfluidic components with complex, critical interdependencies
• participate in team technical discussions and problem-solving exercises
• we are seeking an experienced fluidics engineer with broad ranging technical abilities who has can contribute to many aspects the product development process for our microfluidic consumables
• contribute to technical meetings
• contribute to work plans and test designs
• lightcast is currently preparing for an intense commercial phase in the pharma, biotech and academic markets later in 2023 with a major product launch
• the patented chip technology has a roadmap of future releases to address a rapidly growing market segment, offering a range of innovative bio-tools instruments
• develop plans that support project goals and milestones, communicate, and coordinate engineer teams to efficiently move products through the development pipeline
• based on site in our Cambridge Headquarters and reporting into the R&D development team, this role takes the lead and owns the development of the next generation microfluidic consumable to scale-up the throughput, and build upon the learnings from the current generation microfluidic device
• the technical aspects of the role will cover design & prototyping of the next generation microfluidic device, improving on the current generation device, management of key interactions with suppliers, oversight of supply chain & early manufacturing

Trade

• medical Technician
• Medical Technician