Job Description

About UsMyantX is building the future, Society 5.0. We are scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing innovation. We are at the forefront of advanced materials research, driving novel process developments from lab through scale-up. Our projects and expertise span healthcare, distributed electronics, smart textiles, cleantech, and advanced manufacturing. Our interdisciplinary approach guides us through every stage of innovation, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions for material-based systems.We are at the forefront of advancing material technology to enhance the quality of life and ensure a sustainable future for humans, nature, and animals. Our strategic approach is built on five primary growth platforms: * Self-branded Products: Launching innovative products that address critical mega trends such as sustainability, health and wellness, AI, 6G, renewable energy, and energy storage.

• Equity Partnerships: Collaborating with promising startups to jointly develop advanced material technologies.
• Large OEM Partnerships: Partnering with established brands to rapidly bring groundbreaking technologies to market.
• Contract R&D: Providing research and development services to deep tech and advanced material companies.
• Internal R&D: Supporting Myant\xe2\x80\x99s textile computing technology to empower individuals in managing their health with advanced biometric modeling and AI-generated healing protocols.

We collaborate with a diverse range of entities, including startups, large chemical companies, government agencies, venture capital and private equity firms, direct consumer companies, and universities. Our dynamic and innovative environment offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, development, and making significant contributions to a sustainable future.
Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee advanced research projects focused on the development and application of novel materials.
• Design organic synthesis routes for the preparation of biomolecules, monomers, and polymers.
• Design and characterize biosensing devices, optimizing their properties for maximum stability and performance.
• Analyze, document, and present research findings at both internal and external forums, ensuring rigorous project documentation compliance, including ISO standards, invention disclosures, and scientific publications.
• Translate scientific advancements into practical, scalable technologies to address and resolve complex business challenges.
• Manage laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, SOP development, staff training, and logistical oversight of lab supplies and equipment procurement.
• Provide expert review and summary of scientific literature and patents to guide strategic direction in research and development.
• Develop cost estimates and detailed proposals to ensure project alignment with budgetary and client requirements.
• Implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Design and scale up chemical processes from lab to bench and to pilot, ensuring safety and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain process documentation to ensure all processes adhere to compliance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to manage approvals for new chemical entities and compositions.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of chemical processes.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in chemical synthesis and processing.
• Experience in the design, synthesis, and application of polymers and biomaterials.
• Experience with formalized project management tools and methodologies, such as PMP certification.
• Past experience in management consulting and direct client interactions would be an asset.
• Proven track record in non-software product development and ownership.
• Background in continuous improvement methods, including Lean Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated experience with team building and leadership in a dynamic research environment.
• Expertise in process engineering and troubleshooting within a chemical environment.
• Experience in designing and implementing control strategies for process variability reduction.
• Technical skills in process simulation and modeling tools to predict process behaviors under different scenarios.
• Knowledge of advanced data analysis and statistical techniques to optimize process performance.
• Experience in environmental sustainability practices related to chemical processing.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant quality management systems.

What we offer at Myant

• Free SKIIN Employee Kit
• Employee stock options
• Paid Sick Days and Personal Days
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Events
• Exposure working in one of the most innovative and forward-thinking start-ups that is passionate and dedicated towards the healthcare industry.

Myant is a diversified, equal opportunity employer. People with a disability or a special accommodation request may send an email to hr@myant.ca.

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