Bio/Design Engineer

1 month ago

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxitec Full time
About Oxitec

We are a global team of passionate individuals working together to develop innovative biological technologies that control arthropods transmitting diseases and destroying crops. Our mission is to improve lives and livelihoods worldwide by addressing the growing threats posed by arthropods to human health and the global food supply.

We are committed to a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability, and we foster a work environment that values open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Bio/Design Engineer to join our interdisciplinary team working on the research and development of insect rearing technologies. As a key member of our team, you will design, build, and test rearing equipment for our Friendly Cattle Tick programme, developing bespoke systems and tools to support project goals and exploring new technologies that can benefit the programme.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with biologists and engineers to design and prototype novel and scalable tick rearing equipment, gathering specifications and feedback to refine solutions for optimal performance.
  • Use a range of techniques to solve complex bioengineering challenges, adopting an open-minded and creative approach.
  • Continuously explore emerging technologies to enhance existing processes and drive innovation, contributing to the rearing success, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness within the Cattle Tick programme.
  • Work under the guidance of a Group Lead, designing, prototyping, and testing novel apparatus for artificial tick rearing, taking an "insect first" approach to developing equipment and processes.
  • Build strong working relationships with the engineering and tick rearing teams, ensuring open and responsive communication regarding design ideas, outcomes of experiments, and planning.
  • Report data in meetings throughout the teams, to audiences with various technical knowledge, and write clear and concise reports for internal and external review.
  • Have a clear understanding of the commercial and socioeconomic impact of the work and responsibilities and strive to optimise performance.
  • Support the team's compliance to established equipment and procedures in line with regulations and health and safety.
  • Work fully on site and travel to other Oxitec sites as required, and depending on project needs.
Requirements
  • Strong engineering background with experience with iterative design, and novel problem solving is essential.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering, bioengineering, design engineering, product engineering) or associated industry experience is essential.
  • Competency with hand and power tools and workshop experience is essential.
  • Competency with CAD modelling in SolidWorks (or similar) is essential.
  • Previous experience working in an R&D environment is desirable.
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting FDM and SLA 3D printers is desirable.
  • Practical experience developing microfluidic systems is desirable.
  • A good understanding biological and biocompatible materials is desirable.
  • Excellent written and oral communication is essential to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders including junior and senior staff members of all disciplines.
  • Track record of scientific diligence including valuing careful generation and recording of data.
  • Strong attention to detail, with excellent timekeeping standards and responsiveness.
Behavioural Requirements
  • Committed to and passionate about the Oxitec mission and values.
  • Diligent and organised.
  • Comfortable working independently and within a team.
  • Adaptable and flexible, thriving and being resilient in an environment of change and ambiguity.
  • Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.
  • Decisive and assertive with a driven and proactive approach.
  • Positive, humble, co-operative and professional.
  • Works with a sense of urgency and solves things promptly.
  • Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
  • Empathetic, with the ability to build effective relationships quickly.
  • A team player who believes the success of us all depends on us working together.

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