Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross-functional teams at every level. From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology. Job Description Job Summary The CAD Lead operates as the Pod Leader within a Product Development pod and is accountable for creating predictable technical execution across a portfolio of concurrent Custom Assay Development (CAD) and new product development programs. The role translates portfolio priorities into clear daily and weekly work, facilitates the Pod operating system and Visual Management cadence, identifies and escalates abnormalities, balances technical resources, and ensures milestone and Stage Gate readiness. The CAD Lead provides hands-on immunoassay technical leadership and coaching, reviews data and experimental strategy, and builds scientist capability without formal people-management authority. In partnership with Program Management and cross-functional teams, the role helps move products from feasibility through development, verification, validation readiness, transfer, and commercialization while continuously improving how the Pod operates. Responsibilities: Own the technical execution of the Pod portfolio and be accountable for predictable delivery of committed milestones, Stage Gate deliverables, and technical outcomes across concurrent programs. Lead the Pod's day-to-day and weekly execution rhythm, including Visual Management, priority setting, work assignment, ownership clarity, and follow-up on misses and actions. Serve as the first point of escalation for technical or operational abnormalities within the Pod; use data and structured problem solving to resolve issues or escalate when broader support or decisions are required. Partner with Program Managers from planning through product launch using complementary accountabilities: Program Management owns program and cross-functional cadence while the CAD Lead owns technical execution within the Pod. Maintain clear technical execution plans across approximately three concurrent programs; anticipate resource conflicts, adjust priorities as conditions change, and leverage EBOS, Visual Management, PSP, and Kaizen methods to improve predictability, quality, and flow. Own all project documents assigned to the CAD Lead in PM-DOC-011 Product Development Design Control and ensure DHF content, technical assumptions, requirements, risks, and evidence are review-ready before Stage Gate transitions. Make informed technical and operational decisions regarding experimental strategy, data interpretation, resource allocation, raw material sourcing, risk, and efficient execution using appropriate statistics, DOE, and evidence-based decision making. Provide technical leadership and coaching to scientists by reviewing experimental plans and data, challenging technical thinking, clarifying expectations, and delegating ownership so the CAD Lead enables capability rather than becoming the execution bottleneck. Maintain visible technical risk management by identifying risks early, assigning owners, defining mitigation actions and due dates, escalating blocked actions, and driving recurrence prevention when issues repeat. Coordinate effectively with Program Management, Validation, Rare Reagents, Operations, Quality, Commercial/customer-facing teams, and other R&D functions to resolve issues, maintain project flow, and support successful transfer and commercialization. Interface professionally with external customers and contractors when needed, communicating technical information clearly while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensi…