AddressSymex Labs is a purpose driven medical technology start-up born from its founders’ personal experience with infertility. There is extensive room for improvement when it comes to tracking fertility hormones throughout a couple’s conception journey. Symex Labs is building a wearable
bio-sensing patch for hormone tracking and ovulation prediction.
Using their expertise from holding executive positions in the MedTech space and technical know-how from working in previous start-ups, the founders have taken Symex Labs from idea conception to a product in development that is backed by Monash IVF Group and supported by investors.
Symex Labs is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Process Development engineer with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the industry and research organizations. As a key member of our R&D team, you will contribute to the process development, fabrication of novel electrochemical and silicon-based biosensors for human use applications. We are looking for
candidates with a strong fabrication and process development background and expertise in surface treatment, and material science. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
Biosensor Design and Optimization: Develop, fabricate, and optimize fabrication
processes for electrochemical or silicon-based biosensors in human use applications
Process Development Engineering:
o Perform photolithography processes to create detailed patterns on silicon wafers.
Apply surface treatments, including oxygen plasma activation, to improve biosensor performance.
o Design and develop masks for photolithography.
o Utilize laser cutters for precise material modification at scale
o Work with silicon wafers in various stages of fabrication (cleaning, surface activation cross-linking)
o Experience with immunoassays
o Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials, and equipment, oversee contracted manufacturing services
o Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for ensuring efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
o Familiar with PFMEA and risk mitigation strategies
Provide technical support for the production team, troubleshooting and resolving process-related issues.
Ensure processes comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards (e.g., ISO13485, FDA).
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability and product quality.
Manage process development projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are
met.
Key Selection Criteria:
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including chemical, mechanical, and electronic assembly.
Experience with photolithography, surface treatment, oxygen plasma activation, mask design, laser cutters, and silicon wafers.
Proficient in using process development tools and software (e.g., CAD, Minitab, statistical analysis tools).
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for medical devices (ISO13485).
Proven experience with continuous glucose monitoring systems or similar technologies is highly desirable.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
Relevant professional certifications are advantageous.
Experience managing suppliers and procurement processes.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, Matlab) and statistical methods.
Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with adaptability across disciplines.
Team lead or task management experience will be highly desirable.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in process development, preferably in the medical device or biotechnology industry.
Demonstrated record of achievement in industry as contributions to commercially available products or within academia as evidenced by first-author research articles or patents
Other Requirements
- Must have Australian citizenship/permanent residence or an appropriate visa with full-time working rights.
- Must be located or willing to relocate to Melbourne.
How to Apply
Please apply with a recent copy of your resume along with a cover letter addressing Key Selection Criteria.
