Job ID: 170-1816
Billerica, MA
Ideal Profile
PhD. Comparable to a Chief Scientific Officer. Hands on in the Lab. Entrepreneur. Builds Tech. Leads the Build of Tech. Build Tech to Commercial Product. Broaden the Technology horizon at Quanterix. Strategize the Technology Roadmap. Complement our technological capabilities.
Quanterix is revolutionizing biomarker analysis to advance precision health, leveraging Simoa technology for ultra-sensitive protein detection. This transformative technology aims to enable earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and precise treatments, with goal of significantly improving quality of life and longevity. We are on a mission to change the way in which healthcare is provided by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the continuum from health to disease.
To make this vision a reality, we brought together the most experienced management team, renowned scientists, industry leading investors and expert advisors, to form a collaborative ecosystem, united through the common goal of advancing the science of precision health.
Role Summary
Quanterix is looking for an innovative, hands-on lab enthusiast, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) experienced in building new technologies in a lab environment. This key role demands a leader adept at pioneering new developments to drive growth.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new technologies, being hands on in the lab.
- Inspire and motivate to achieve ambitious business goals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Develop technology roadmap and platforms synergistic to existing ultra-sensitive SIMOA technology
- Represent the company at various technology meetings/conferences
- Technical advisor on inorganic opportunities
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Molecular Biology or Biomedical engineering
- Experience developing concepts and building to commercial product
- Life Science tools industry experience
- Track record of innovative and impactful research
Expectations, Competencies, Skills & Abilities
- Work from Billerica, MA, laboratories; 5 days a week
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with dependencies to cross-functional teams
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with multidisciplinary scientists, both internally and externally, excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills essential
- Ability to think beyond existing solutions
- Professionally persistent; drive technology and enhancements
- Ability to solve complex problems and analyze issues; take initiative to collaborate with others to do so
- Resilient & versatile; ability to adapt to change
- Lead with industry technology awareness; stay up to date with market standards, new technologies coming into the market and competitive advantage
Our Technology
WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING FOR US:
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.
Our Commitment To Employees
At Quanterix, our values are based on:
Team,
Innovation, Customer and Owner.
Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards
Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change
Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments
Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.
We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.
Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.