Think FASTT BenchSci

In this episode of the Think FASTT podcast, we speak with James Malone, BenchSci’s Senior Director of Engineering, Data, and Machine Learning. Topics include:
Malone’s deep experience in bioinformatics, ontologies, and machine learningBig challenges in life sciences driving continued investment in computationExperimenting with new technologies and ensuring data quality within the healthcare spaceAlgorithmic transparency, and when it’s worth the tradeoff to not have itHow COVID research has benefited from advances in bioinformatics and data gathering
You can learn more about Malone on his LinkedIn profile.
To learn more about BenchSci, its culture, and open roles, check out careers.benchsci.com. PS: We're now actively recruiting in the UK!

BenchSci is now a remote-first company. In this episode of the Think FASTT podcast, four BenchSci team members talk about their remote experiences:
Senior Data Engineer Jasmine Alkin moved to a cottage in the wilderness, writing code while deep in naturePrincipal UX Designer Matan Berson became somewhat nomadic, working while traveling through Canada and beyondSenior Scientific Liaison Stef Lucarelli moved across the country, switching locations and time zones without missing a beatSenior Data Partnership Manager Pratiek Matkar traveled to India to organize and then have his wedding, surrounded by family
Like what you heard? Be sure to learn more about BenchSci at www.benchsci.com, and about our culture at careers.benchsci.com.

BenchSci is now a remote-first company. In this episode of the Think FASTT podcast, experience designer and working traveller Brad Suisham provides guidance on remote work based on living in more than 30 cities over five years. Topics include:
Misconceptions about remote workThe importance of introspection and experimentation to designing your remote work lifestyleBecoming aware of what you give up without an office, and taking steps to consciously fill those gapsKey factors to keep in mind when considering which cities to work fromTips for maximizing success while combining work and travelEthical and environmental considerations of working travelCOVID, its impact on remote work, and guidelines for restarting travel
You can learn more about Suisham on his LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/brad-suisham-a06a796/.
Like what you heard? Be sure to learn more about BenchSci at www.benchsci.com, and about our culture at careers.benchsci.com.

In this episode of the Think FASTT podcast, BenchSci SVP of Product & Science Casandra Mangroo talks about her career path and approach to product leadership on technology involving both biomedicine and machine learning. Topics include:
How she got interested in science, and the life event that stopped her becoming a doctorLack of female role models in STEM and her passion to fix thisWhy networking is critical and how it helped her land a job at BenchSciHow she learned to stop always saying yes—and what to do insteadPrioritizing, breaking through barriers, and having tough conversations to drive product successThe importance of radical candor and being direct and honestExploring options and experimenting to advance your career
You can learn more about Mangroo on her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/casandra-mangroo-57573539/.
Like what you heard? Be sure to learn more about BenchSci at www.benchsci.com, and about our culture at careers.benchsci.com.

In this episode of the Think FASTT podcast, BenchSci Chief People Officer Vanessa Ribreau talks about human resources with a perspective informed by more than a decade’s experience in fast-growing companies. Topics include:
Why she’s so passionate about HRHow HR has evolved over the past decadeUnique HR challenges of hypergrowth companiesLong-term implications of the pandemic on the workplaceThe benefits of mindfulness and meditation for focusBest practices for work-related learningIncreasing hiring speed without sacrificing qualityFinding the right balance of transparency and privacyBuilding resilience
You can learn more about Ribreau on her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaribreau/.
Like what you heard? Be sure to learn more about BenchSci at www.benchsci.com, and about our culture at careers.benchsci.com.

In this episode of the Think FASTT podcast, BenchSci Chief Platform Officer Eran Ben-Ari provides insights into product management from his anthropology academic career and experience leading product development for some of the country's biggest technology success stories. Topics include:
Why anthropology is extremely relevant to product managementKeeping product teams focused while capitalizing on unexpected opportunitiesThe importance of listening to customers as the foundation of product management successWhere the best ideas for new products and features come fromRest and rejuvenation as essential and underappreciated factors in long-term team effectivenessA simple technique to give product teams key context in five minutes per weekHow different levels of an organization should focus on different time horizons
You can learn more about Ben-Ari on his LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/eran-ben-ari/.
Like what you heard? Be sure to learn more about BenchSci at www.benchsci.com, and about our culture at careers.benchsci.com.