Lab Informatics Manager, Software Development & Sustaining

Who We Are...

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.

Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.

The role...

The Lab Informatics Manager, Software Development & Sustaining is a team leadership role with both supervisory and individual contributor responsibilities - with a focus on coding 50% of the time and people management 50% of the time. This position is central to a newly formed management team, responsible for leading multiple development teams and building technology solutions that positively impact life science research. You will manage application design, computer systems analysis, development, testing, and deployment for multiple technologies within the IT Lab Informatics area. You will partner with the CST Product Development and Production business teams, agile software development teams, and IT Operations to define requirements and identify, develop, implement, and support technology solutions. As a member of the management team, you will hold supervisory responsibility for junior IT staff engaged in delivering the rnext generation of life science technology solutions. To be successful, an individual must possess detailed knowledge of software engineering, including principles, concepts, theories, technologies, and standards. This includes specific technical knowledge of languages and system design as well as software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum. This individual is expected to learn and understand CST’s core business processes and possess knowledge of the current software practices and tools. Additionally, this role requires the ability to form partnerships with business stakeholders and other professionals within IT to determine which systems to design and enhance to meet business goals and objectives. You will provide technical expertise in terms of software usage for functional and non-functional aspects. The role will work with software engineers and other architects to define and refine Lab Informatics to align with the business, development, deployment, and maintenance needs, with a span of influence over multiple engineering teams.

This is a Hybrid role, with expectations to be on-site 2-3 days/week.

You'll have the opportunity to...

• Be responsible for the overall Lab Informatics DevOps and lead the analysis and software design for existing on-premise and cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with CST scientists, business stakeholders, enterprise architects, and external partners to develop strategies and roadmaps that provide compelling capabilities to enable life science research and development.
• Contribute to and enhance coding standards, best practices, and procedures
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and team processes and procedures through collaborative development
• Collaborate effectively with a mix of internal staff, contractors, managed services providers, and vendor resources to ensure successful agile delivery of technology solutions for the Lab Informatics application portfolio
• Oversee, participate, and approve the interviewing, hiring, and training of departmental employees; mentor junior staff and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws
  
  

Who you are and what you bring to the team...

• Master Degree 5 years of experience OR Bachelor's 7 years of experience; Degree must be in computer science or related field (Information Technology, etc.)
• 5 years working with Java/Python or other high-level language
• 3 years of experience with Kubernetes/Docker - Containerization experience
• 4 years of experience with AWS or other cloud vendors
• 3 years of experience with TDD/BDD
• 2 years of experience with GitHub/GitHub Actions
• 2 years’ experience managing software development teams
• Experience in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile philosophy and scrum methodologies
• Experience with any SAST/DAST tools
• Experience with Angular.js/vue.js /any JavaScript frameworks
  
  

Ideally, you have...

• Full-stack experience, including knowledge of AWS and Headless architecture.
• Experience in life science or pharma
• Excellent customer service with both internal and external customers
• Effective written, oral, and presentational communication skills
• Knowledge of Linux, Apple (Macintosh), and Microsoft technologies and environments
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment, toolset, and business priorities
• Advanced knowledge of distributed transactional systems Advanced knowledge of distributed systems design
  
  

What We Offer....

At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.

Benefits

• Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) Plan with 6% match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO package
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
• Free Parking
  
  

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.

AGENCIES

All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Cell Signaling Technology (CST) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CST, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CST for this position and a valid agreement with CST is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CST agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.