Company Profile
HealthTech Connex Inc. (HTC) is a brain technology company focusing on cutting-edge innovations and services for rapid impact on health improvements and outcomes in neurological performance. With brain vitality as a premier focus, HTC provides translational neuroscience innovations to care and community sectors worldwide, bridging the gap between what’s capable in the laboratory and what’s available in the real world. Our mission is to revolutionize the way the brain is measured by transforming ground‐breaking research & development into solutions that can positively impact brain health around the world. (healthtechconnex.com)
Our business model is to MEASURE, TEST, and TREAT for optimal brain health. We accomplish this through our subsidiaries as follows:
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MEASURE - NeuroCatch Inc.: Our neuro-health technology company with an industry-leading medical device (the NeuroCatch® Platform) offers an objective evaluation of cognitive function, which is delivered in minutes at the point of care. (neurocatch.com)
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TEST – Centre for Neurology Studies: Our clinical trials group administers high-quality research services to advance healthcare innovations for a positive impact on brain health. (centreforneurologystudies.com)
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TREAT – Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic: Our neurorehabilitation clinic focuses on comprehensive therapies using advanced, non-invasive brain technologies to help treat people with neurological conditions. (snpc.tech)
Our purpose is to Boldly Elevate People. Our core values are to be GREAT (Growth Mindset, Respectful, Elevates Others, Authentic and has True Grit). Work with us to positively impact a billion brains!
Job Summary
The Innovation Scientist will work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams to execute scientific studies and dissemination, grant and funding applications, and patent technology applications for the company’s research and development roadmap. They will stay current with technological and scientific trends and develop methods to integrate them into the company’s product portfolio. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of data science with a passion for neurotechnology, innovation, commercialization, and out-of-the-box thinking.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, and engineers to translate research ideas into innovative prototypes and algorithms
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Assist in the development of grant funding applications and oversee grant implementation and administration
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Prepare technical reports, patents, and publications and present results to a range of scientific and business stakeholders
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Stay up to date on developments within relevant fields (i.e. neuroscience, engineering, & data science) through methods such as reading academic journals, ongoing education programs, and attending conferences
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Contribute across the life cycle of research studies and clinical trials, including study design, initiation, data collection, data analysis, patent development, and results dissemination
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Work with business teams to translate technical and scientific concepts into commercial assets such as patents
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Work with engineering, science, and clinical teams to translate research findings into design. Requirements and assist with integration into production software and hardware
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Other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience
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Master’s degree or higher in neurotechnology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field is required while PhD would be preferred
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Experience with electroencephalography, or other biomedical and medical neuro-imaging signal modalities
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1+ years of practical biomedical research experience, with an interest and/or experience in grant and patent application development
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Demonstrated scientific track record including publications, presentations, and other contributions
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Scientific computing in Python (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) and/or R
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Advanced statistical, mathematical, and/or machine learning techniques using packages such as sci-kit learn, stats models, Keras, or PyTorch
What We Offer
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The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and technology-driven environment with an engaging and supportive work culture. We strive to “Boldly Elevate People” and are dedicated to supporting internal growth as we take on new challenges in exciting, and forward-thinking industries. As we grow, you will too.
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We offer a competitive compensation package, including a generous base salary commensurate with experience, excellent extended health, and dental coverage, Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching, paid parking for all on-site staff, flexible vacation, and employee stock options.
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Our head office comes with additional benefits! Enjoy the rooftop terrace patio with stunning mountain views, access to 24/7 on-site gym facilities, weekly in-house fitness classes, healthy (and, sometimes, not-so-healthy) office snacks, and cupboards filled to the brim with coffee.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
HealthTech Connex is committed to creating a team of individuals where difference is celebrated and empowered. We vow that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. HealthTech Connex is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Applying an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens to our hiring and succession planning practices ensures a rich company culture and allows us to live our core values to Be GREAT!
