Product Owner

Product owner (Biologist) - Robotics for Laboratory Automation

We are looking for a talented and motivated biologist with a passion for robotics and laboratory automation to join our team as a Product Owner. In this role, you will be doing the research and analysis to help develop products that will revolutionise the way scientists work and ultimately accelerate global biological research.

Key Responsibilities

• Research scientific workflows and identify areas where robotics and automation can improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Work closely with scientists and researchers to understand their needs and requirements.
• Analyse competitors' products and identify gaps and opportunities for innovation.
• Develop and refine product specifications, including features, functions, and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to bring products to market.
• Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for their needs in product development and decision-making processes.

The team
You will be supported by the Product Manager and form a crucial part of the Product Team. You will be working closely with our Science, Hardware, Software, User Experience and Sales teams who follow a set of guiding principles, including:
- We help each other - We all own the product and better work happens when we work together.

- Nothing is Sacred - We regularly reflect on our product and our ways of working. Using our learnings we change our approach to delivery and our product.

How do you fit in?

• You have a Bachelors degree or higher in Biology or related field

• You have a strong understanding of scientific workflows and laboratory procedures
• You are curious and passionate about automation. No robotics experience is needed.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You would like to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities
• You are naturally very organised
• You have awesome attention to detail

Why should you apply?

• You are motivated by having a job with purpose, our customers work on finding cures for cancer, creating natural alternatives to synthetic materials, and accelerating the development of biofuels for example.

• You prefer understanding and explaining science to operating a micropipette.
• You prefer to live in a Somerset national park, on the beach, rather than a sprawling urban metropolis.
• You want to have fun working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
• You want to have an impact in ways youve never had before… were a small company (circa 65 people) with solid foundations for rapid growth

If you are passionate about using your biology expertise to make a positive global impact and have a strong desire to work in a cutting-edge field, we would love to hear from you.

More reasons to apply
World class culture: eNPS 63
Location: Your hike / bike / surf / kitesurf is part of your daily life
Holiday: 24 days per year + 8 bank holidays
Holiday bonus on length of service up to an additional 5 days per year

• Surfs-up no-notice time off for surf or weather-related activities

❤ Healthcare scheme through WPA for all permanent employees
❤ Mental healthcare support for all permanent employees
Flexible working Blended approach to office and WFH
Employee referrals £1,000 per referral hired from your network
Profit Share for Nerds bonus scheme
Equity for Nerds share options scheme

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We encourage applications from all individuals and respect and appreciate differences and unique ways of thinking.

We are flexible and can adapt both our application and assessments by discussing your individual needs first.

About us

Singer Instruments, headquartered in Somerset on the edge of Exmoor, develops laboratory automation to accelerate research for scientists who want to make the world a better place. The company supports a global customer base, across a spectrum of interests such as healthcare, antibiotics, biofuels, renewable fabrics, and plant-based alternatives to meat.

As an employee-owned company, Singer puts their people first. Singer Instruments are very proud to have won numerous workplace culture awards; By supporting our teams and investing in our people, we get the best results for our customers.

Staff are highly motivated by their global scientific impact and a shared value for company culture. Table football in the staff room, boules in the Japanese garden, and table tennis and barbecues on the deck form part of our working ethos. The atmosphere is relaxed, attitudes are positive, and nobody wears a suit. Work in a rapidly growing business should be fun, so Singer take any opportunity possible to celebrate success. Did somebody say BBQ?!

BENEFITS
Profit Share for Nerds
Equity for Nerds
Training
Great culture
❤ Healthcare
Employee referrals

HOLIDAY
32 days

• zero-notice time off for surf and sun