Newsletter January 2023

SPOTLIGHT

Check out our podcast Science in the Mall, Y’all! New episodes each month highlight great things happening in the Central Texas Life Science community! Our current series highlights former interns in the Incubator and their current jobs in the industry. Check out our next podcast on January 9.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Events

Webinars & Virtual Events

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Speed Device Design to Bottom-Line Value with Live, Real-World Data

Data is power: manufacturers that gather actionable data early in the product lifecycle can gain a competitive edge in market adoption and payer reimbursement. This is a wonderful article about accelerating technology design commercialization, innovation without sacrificing quality. Discover how to use data to drive innovation and commercialization.

Cancer Research in Texas

CPRIT offers several funding opportunities for promising cancer research, product development, and prevention programs. 

• Primary Prevention of Cancer (PPC)
• Cancer Screening and Early Detection (CSD)
• Dissemination of CPRIT-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Interventions (DI)
• Colorectal Cancer Screening Coordinating Center (CCC)

Advanced Scanners, Inc. – Seeking Sr Manager, Quality and Regulatory Compliance

As the Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA), you will be a part of the executive team with the primary responsibility of building and maintaining Quality Systems. This role is strategically important for the success of commercialization goals, ensuring high-quality products enter regulated global markets.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required in a science, engineering field, or related discipline.
• Min 3 years experience with 510k class 2 FDA submissions
• Proficiency with ISO 13485, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and work well with diverse teams and stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Must be able to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities to meet deadlines and prioritize work on multiple projects.

Contact Jeff Levine for more information

Mainstream Medical Devices – Seeking Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist

The Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist primary functions include maintaining quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products, and recording accurate, detailed records, in a fast-paced environment. The role will also assist the Quality Lead with maintaining the Quality Management System by assisting with monitoring the Corrective and Preventive Action System, the Nonconforming Product system, Supplier Corrective Action System, the complaint system, Document Control, etc. This role exhibit a strong aptitude for engaging with and communicating both internal and external customers of any quality concerns, discrepancies, or issues.
Requirements:
*A degree in quality or manufacturing engineering (or a related field) is preferred, or a combination of practical and on the job experience in the inspection or quality assurance industry is required.
*Preferred experience: Quality assurance and inspection experience in the Medical Device packaging field. Other regulated industries will also be considered.
*Demonstrated experience working within FDA-regulated quality systems and strong knowledge of QSR requirements.
*Understanding of technical product drawings, quality guidelines, process flow of inspection, and non-conformance handling.
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
*Well-developed written and oral interpersonal skills.
*Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Deadline to apply: 01/31/2023

Mainstream Medical Devices – Clean Room Technician

The clean room technician is responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, and packaging medical devices per work instructions using a variety of assembly equipment, fixtures and test equipment.
Requirements:
*High school diploma or equivalent
*Previous medical device assembly experience preferred
*Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English
*Ability to complete paperwork accurately in English
*Ability to work safely around chemicals and equipment
*Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
*Ability to do repetitive work, requiring strong dexterity and hand/eye coordination
*Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Dealine to apply: 01/31/2023

UT Austin – Seeking Entrepreneur in Residence (Life Sciences)

Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) will provide active, fractional management services and hands-on operational support for UT Austin affiliated startups in the Life Sciences.

Requirements: At least five years of experience as an entrepreneur or executive in a high growth, technology-based startup company in the life sciences; Success working with angel investors, venture capitalists, and other sources of startup financing

Austin Community College InnovATEBIO – Seeking Grant Manager

Help manage InnovATEBIO, the National Biotechnology Education Center funded by the National Science Foundation. The grant is responsible for mentoring and training over 134 biotechnology programs across the country. These programs train individuals to meet the needs of industry. Some travel is required across the US to organize face to face workshops and meetings, and view industry sites. Please contact Dr. Fletcher at [email protected] if interested in the position.

Requirements to apply: At least a Bachelors of Science but a Masters or higher is preferred as science knowledge is important. Communication and writing skills are needed.

Deadline: 01/31/2023

BioNTX Job Board

Career Connections

We equip underserved jobseekers with 21st-century skills and connect them to Digital Marketing careers across the US. With a focus on underserved communities, we amplify the online presence of small businesses, while launching the careers of jobseekers.

The Global Medical Device Job Board

What if, there was a one-stop shop for candidates and companies looking for top medical device opportunities and talent, worldwide Increase your network with more than 150,000 medical device industry professionals to access exclusive top talent and list incredible jobs in the medical device industry. The job board will always be free to job seekers, and hiring companies will receive their first 90 days of unlimited job postings free.

Luminex

Multiple Positions
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Molecular Templates

Multiple positions
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Nuclein

Multiple Positions
www.nuclein.com/careers/

Skills Alliance

Multiple positions
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Syneos Health

Multiple positions
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

STEM Muse and the University of Texas at Austin’s Society for Advancing Gender Equity in STEM

We’re inviting industry professionals with STEM backgrounds or in STEM roles to participate in our mentorship program as mentors. This program places women and people with underrepresented genders in STEM disciplines/higher education– primarily undergrad and grad students at UT Austin and in the ACC biotechnology program– with mentors in industry and academia. If you are interested in participating, please see more information about the program at the link below and sign up by Wednesday, January 18th.We facilitate the matching process, host an in-person kick-off event, provide networking and professional-development oriented events for program participants, and trainings and resources.

Mentors will be asked to commit to meeting once per month for 6 months at your convenience (in person or virtually) with their mentee starting in February of 2023. Anyone who works in a STEM role or who has a STEM background is eligible to participate as a mentor.

Health Discovery Labs LLC

Health Discovery Labs is developing a medical device to address the problem of “Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness” (ICUAW).
Health Discovery Labs is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety of use of an innovative experimental medical device in ICU settings that could mitigate ICUAW.

You May Qualify If You:
•Are healthy, and
•Are between 18 and 65 years old.

Health Discovery Labs LLC

Health Discovery Labs is developing a medical device to address the problem of “Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness” (ICUAW).
Health Discovery Labs is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety of use of an innovative experimental medical device in ICU settings that could mitigate ICUAW.

You May Qualify If You:
•Are healthy, and
•Are between 18 and 65 years old.

BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers

BioAustinCTX Seeking Volunteers

Austin Chamber Talent Ambassador program 

We partner with nearby businesses who offer learning opportunities (guest speakers, internships, apprenticeships, etc.), and connect them to local schools, post-secondary institutions, and those facing barriers to employment.

BioAustinCTX

We are seeking volunteers to help collect and compile data to map the healthcare landscape in Austin. If interested, please fill our volunteer form.

TEXAS LIFE SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS

Austin Chamber of Commerce

BioHouston

Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI)

Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio

Texas Health Catalyst

Texas Medical Device Alliance (TMDA)

TMDA LinkedIn Group

The Health Cell, San Antonio

TMCX/TMCX+, Houston

Top Austin-Area Medical Device Companies

Velocity Texas, San Antonio

Women in Bio-Texas (WIB-TX, Austin & Houston)

STAR Park