Molecular Technologist
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
WereCyted- a pioneering gastrointestinal health diagnostics company enabling more patients early access and detection for esophageal cancer and Barretts esophagus.
Our technology brings a minimally invasive diagnostic approach to market - ourEndoSigntest combines a swallowable pill-like device with advanced biomarkers and analytics to help detect disease earlier and faster.
What started as an idea between a health-tech entrepreneur and leading clinical scientists at Cambridge University has quickly grown into an international company operating across the UK and US backed by investors such as EQT Life Sciences and a $44M Series B investment.
But we still work like a startup - because we are one.
Things move quickly here and we build as we go. Some days youll be solving problems first of their kind with innovative approaches. Other days youll just need to roll your sleeves up and get things done.
Thats the reality of building a company thats growing fast and trying to genuinely change patient outcomes.
Were a small highly collaborative team which means your work matters. We have the trust and belief from our investors so you wont disappear into layers of hierarchy or spend months waiting for decisions. If you have a good idea we want to hear it regardless of your role or title.
We like people who are curious adaptable thoughtful and always willing to learn and improve. This isnt a polished corporate environment where everything already exists. Were building processes teams products and ways of working in real time. Every day is different.
If the idea of helping build something ambitious from the ground up excites you - and you want your work to have a real-world impact on peoples lives - wed love to hear from you.
Our recruitment process runs through four stages and we interview on a rolling basis. Each stage has its own purpose.
As we have grown we have made each contact point based on candidate feedback making sure you actually get a helpful insight into Cyted. We want to give you the most open & true snapshot of us no matter the role.
Our technology brings a minimally invasive diagnostic approach to market - ourEndoSigntest combines a swallowable pill-like device with advanced biomarkers and analytics to help detect disease earlier and faster.
What started as an idea between a health-tech entrepreneur and leading clinical scientists at Cambridge University has quickly grown into an international company operating across the UK and US backed by investors such as EQT Life Sciences and a $44M Series B investment.
But we still work like a startup - because we are one.
Things move quickly here and we build as we go. Some days youll be solving problems first of their kind with innovative approaches. Other days youll just need to roll your sleeves up and get things done.
Thats the reality of building a company thats growing fast and trying to genuinely change patient outcomes.
Were a small highly collaborative team which means your work matters. We have the trust and belief from our investors so you wont disappear into layers of hierarchy or spend months waiting for decisions. If you have a good idea we want to hear it regardless of your role or title.
We like people who are curious adaptable thoughtful and always willing to learn and improve. This isnt a polished corporate environment where everything already exists. Were building processes teams products and ways of working in real time. Every day is different.
If the idea of helping build something ambitious from the ground up excites you - and you want your work to have a real-world impact on peoples lives - wed love to hear from you.
Our recruitment process runs through four stages and we interview on a rolling basis. Each stage has its own purpose.
As we have grown we have made each contact point based on candidate feedback making sure you actually get a helpful insight into Cyted. We want to give you the most open & true snapshot of us no matter the role.
- Initial conversation Run by Maddie from our People team this is a relaxed online chat so we can learn more about you and your background and so you can learn more about us too.
- Line manager interview This online chat explores the role in more detail through scenario-based and role-specific questions to see how you would bring your skills and knowledge into Cyted.
- Team interview & assessment To meet the wider team and see how we work in-person we like to involve a panel of team members to listen to your ideas in either a presentation or assessment format.
- Final Interview Marcel our CEO still speaks to every new potential this online meeting you will get to discuss your goals and explore how they align with the companys history and future vision.
Job Summary
As Cyted scales in the US building a high-performing laboratory team to support the delivery of accurate and scalable diagnostic services is essential. This is an opportunity to join and contribute to this success from the start where quality efficiency and patient outcomes are central to clinical impacts and sample processing.
We are therefore seeking a Molecular Technologist to operate within a hands-on wet lab environment. You will play a critical role in supporting end-to-end laboratory operations including performing complex molecular assays maintaining strict quality and compliance standards and contributing to assay development and validation activities.
Whilst we grow you will get the opportunity to provide training and mentorship to laboratory personnel across both US and UK sites. Collaborating cross-functionally with scientific operational and leadership teams you will help drive operational excellence and deliver high-quality diagnostic results.
We are therefore seeking a Molecular Technologist to operate within a hands-on wet lab environment. You will play a critical role in supporting end-to-end laboratory operations including performing complex molecular assays maintaining strict quality and compliance standards and contributing to assay development and validation activities.
Whilst we grow you will get the opportunity to provide training and mentorship to laboratory personnel across both US and UK sites. Collaborating cross-functionally with scientific operational and leadership teams you will help drive operational excellence and deliver high-quality diagnostic results.
Working Pattern and Location
The role is a full-time position with a standard 40-hour working week in Roswell Atlanta.
The Molecular Technologist will also need to visit other company sites when and if required within the US and UK.
The Molecular Technologist will also need to visit other company sites when and if required within the US and UK.
What you will be doing
Laboratory Operations & Testing
Quality & Compliance
Training Collaboration & Laboratory Development
- Perform routine and complex molecular diagnostic assays (including DNA/RNA extraction quantification PCR/qPCR and NGS workflows)
- Support pre-analytical sample handling and ensure accurate tracking documentation and data integrity throughout all laboratory processes
- Conduct laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA CAP and applicable state regulations adhering strictly to SOPs quality standards and HIPAA requirements
- Operate maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime
- Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Provide on-site operational support and delegated participation in off-hours or emergent laboratory needs when required
Quality & Compliance
- Create review and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) worksheets and technical documentation to support laboratory operations
- Participate in assay validation verification and implementation including establishing QC metrics for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs)
- Perform and support QA/QC activities including routine quality checks audits and compliance initiatives to maintain CLIA/CAP standards
- Contribute to laboratory safety programs and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Identify and implement opportunities to optimize workflows improve efficiency and enhance laboratory quality systems
Training Collaboration & Laboratory Development
- Deliver hands-on training mentorship and competency assessments for laboratory personnel across US and UK sites including laboratory safety and molecular techniques
- Collaborate closely with laboratory leadership and cross-functional teams to support laboratory scale-up technology transfer and operational excellence
- Work with laboratory supervisors and team members to optimize workflows and support operational efficiency
- Participate in lab meetings safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities
Who you are
We are seeking a proactive hands-on and detail-oriented Molecular Technologist who thrives in fast-paced laboratory environments and combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to quality and precision. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in molecular diagnostics or clinical laboratory settings with the scientific knowledge problem-solving ability and collaborative mindset needed to support Cyteds delivery of high-quality scalable diagnostic services.
Therefore you will have:
Therefore you will have:
- A degree in Medical Laboratory Science Molecular Biology Biology or a related life sciences field
- ASCP certification (MB MLS or SMB) completed or in progress with confirmed exam date
- Minimum 3 years experience in a molecular clinical genetic or similarly regulated laboratory environment including work within accredited frameworks (e.g. CLIA CAP NYS or equivalent)
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows in a clinical or production setting (including manual library preparation and Illumina platforms)
- Experience working in audited environments with strong knowledge of quality systems documentation compliance requirements and handling of PHI in line with HIPAA regulations
- Experience translating manual molecular processes to semi-automated or automated platforms (advantageous)
- Strong scientific and technical expertise in molecular biology techniques with the ability to plan troubleshoot and make confident independent decisions in a laboratory setting
- Solid understanding of clinical laboratory operations including workflow efficiency sample integrity data accuracy and quality management systems for validation processes
- Effective communication for collaborating across multi-disciplinary remote teams (US and UK)
- Proven ability to train and mentor laboratory staff through structured hands-on training delivery
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and Excel for documentation and data handling
How we work
At Cyted how we work is just as important as the impact we create. Following our recent Series B fundraise and with increasing US expansion we are entering a defining stage of growth. As a Molecular Technologist you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of accurate high-quality diagnostic testing helping to build and scale laboratory operations that underpin our clinical impact.
Wecare deeply about the clinicians partners and patients our work ultimately this role care means maintaining the highest standards of quality precision and integrity in every aspect of laboratory work. You will ensure that samples are handled processed and analysed with accuracy whilst SOP and sample administration is given the same level of attention contributing to reliable diagnostic results that clinicians and patients can trust.
We expect you toown your responsibilities with confidence and accountability. Working within a hands-on laboratory environment you will take ownership of end-to-end testing processes from sample preparation through to assay execution and data recording. You will confidently and independently troubleshoot deciding the best approaches and solutions ensuring quality and compliance are maintained as Cyted scales.
Weaim high. Cyted is growing quickly and our laboratory operations must scale with us. You will support the optimisation of workflows contribute to assay validation and implementation and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency reliability and turnaround times. By maintaining high technical standards and supporting continuous improvement you will help strengthen the foundation of our diagnostic services.
You will be expected todive deep into our molecular workflows and technologies. By developing a strong understanding of laboratory processes instrumentation and quality systems you will help ensure robust and reproducible results. You will collaborate closely with laboratory leadership and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues support technology transfer and contribute to operational excellence.
We encourage everyone tochallenge and commit. As Cyted continues to build and scale its laboratory capabilities your insights and ideas will help improve processes strengthen quality systems and enhance laboratory performance. Working across teams and geographies you will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and scientific excellence.
Finally wedeliver. This role requires precision resilience and follow-through. From processing samples to supporting assay development you will stay dedicated to overcoming challenges as they arise - whether related to equipment samples or workflows - and work proactively to resolve them ensuring laboratory operations continue to run smoothly. Your work will directly impact the quality of Cyteds diagnostic services and ultimately patient outcomes.
This is how we work at Cyted. If this sounds like an environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge diagnostics build expertise in a growing laboratory function and help deliver meaningful clinical impact wed love to hear from you.
Wecare deeply about the clinicians partners and patients our work ultimately this role care means maintaining the highest standards of quality precision and integrity in every aspect of laboratory work. You will ensure that samples are handled processed and analysed with accuracy whilst SOP and sample administration is given the same level of attention contributing to reliable diagnostic results that clinicians and patients can trust.
We expect you toown your responsibilities with confidence and accountability. Working within a hands-on laboratory environment you will take ownership of end-to-end testing processes from sample preparation through to assay execution and data recording. You will confidently and independently troubleshoot deciding the best approaches and solutions ensuring quality and compliance are maintained as Cyted scales.
Weaim high. Cyted is growing quickly and our laboratory operations must scale with us. You will support the optimisation of workflows contribute to assay validation and implementation and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency reliability and turnaround times. By maintaining high technical standards and supporting continuous improvement you will help strengthen the foundation of our diagnostic services.
You will be expected todive deep into our molecular workflows and technologies. By developing a strong understanding of laboratory processes instrumentation and quality systems you will help ensure robust and reproducible results. You will collaborate closely with laboratory leadership and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues support technology transfer and contribute to operational excellence.
We encourage everyone tochallenge and commit. As Cyted continues to build and scale its laboratory capabilities your insights and ideas will help improve processes strengthen quality systems and enhance laboratory performance. Working across teams and geographies you will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and scientific excellence.
Finally wedeliver. This role requires precision resilience and follow-through. From processing samples to supporting assay development you will stay dedicated to overcoming challenges as they arise - whether related to equipment samples or workflows - and work proactively to resolve them ensuring laboratory operations continue to run smoothly. Your work will directly impact the quality of Cyteds diagnostic services and ultimately patient outcomes.
This is how we work at Cyted. If this sounds like an environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge diagnostics build expertise in a growing laboratory function and help deliver meaningful clinical impact wed love to hear from you.
Benefits
Financial & Retirement Benefits:
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Planwith employer match:
- Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 1%
- 50 cents on the dollar up to 6%
- Automatic enrolment after 2 months
- Equity Participation: Share grants subject to board approval giving you a stake in our mission and long-term growth
- Access to the companys medical insurance with company contributions of up to $1000/month
- Access to self-pay vision and dental insurance options
- Life Insurance: 3x your annual base earnings employer-paid
- Long-Term Disability (LTD): 60%of base salary up to $10000/month
- Short-Term Disability(STD): 60% of salary up to $2500/week for up to 13 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Full access to our EAP platform including courses and resources to support your wellbeing
- 20vacation days per year
- 9 paid sick days
- 8 paid holidays
- 3floating holiday days
- 2personal holiday days
- Parental Leave:
- 6weeks fully paid primary caregiver leave
- 2weeks fully paid secondary caregiver leave
- Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra vacation days per year
- Annual CPD Allowance: $1000 per year for professional development activities relevant to your role
- Regular Company Events: Including summer and holiday parties team socials and more
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cyted is on a mission to build a world where disease is prevented rather than treated. We focus on providing innovative diagnostic technologies to drive the earlier detection of disease in the gastrointestinal tract, first focused on oesophageal cancer (and its precursor Barrett’s oes ... View more
