Laboratory Technologist (Part Time)

About the Role

At Techcyte, we are building SaaS solutions for microscopy testing using artificial intelligence (AI), including computer vision and deep machine learning. Lab Techs are a critical part of our day-to-day operation in our lab and assist engineering & product management with laboratory support to develop world-class machine-learning products for medical, environmental, and veterinary markets. 

We are opening a brand-new laboratory in Salisbury, NC, and are looking for a motivated and flexible individual to join our team. This position will start as part-time, but as our workload fluctuates and gradually increases, this role has potential to become a full-time position. The ideal candidate is someone who is able to adapt in the role as needs will vary and is excited to help us build our operations from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the initial setting up of the laboratory equipment and workstations


• Receive samples from clients and perform data entry tasks


• Prepare air quality samples onto microscope slides


• Digitize microscope slides with various whole slide scanners


• Assist with customer billing and reporting
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, especially with repetitive tasks


• Good organization and record-keeping skills


• Must be able to commute to the office in Salisbury, NC


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Must be able to work collaboratively within a team and across disciplines


• Experience working in a lab required (ie. safety, sample preparation, experience with light microscopes, etc.)
  
  
  
  • College lab experience is acceptable
  
  
  
  


• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in biology, clinical laboratory science, or related majors required, completed degree preferred.
  
  

About the Company

Sporecyte has revolutionized mold and indoor air quality lab analysis and reporting by developing AI tools that assist human technologists in reading mold & air quality samples. By pairing our technology with experienced laboratory analysis, we can offer faster, more reliable, and affordable laboratory analysis to home inspectors across the country.

Benefits

We offer perks to help our employees thrive!

• Competitive hourly pay


• 401k plan


• Company provided laptop
  
  

If the role is transitioned to a full time position, we also offer the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 15 paid time off days a year


• Paid holidays (The Sporecyte team works some bank holidays at 1.5x pay)


• Unlimited sick time


• Target bonus plan


• Equity
  
  
  

Salary: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour DOE

Techcyte provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Techcyte complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, as we are unable to sponsor or transfer Visas at this time. Criminal background checks will be conducted after an employment offer.

Techcyte participates in E-Verify, the government program that certifies an employee's right to work for us in the U.S. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Techcyte welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Please note that for this position, we accept applications on an ongoing basis. There is no set deadline for submitting your application.