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. 

This position is at the Orem, UT laboratory so the candidate needs to live close enough to Orem to commute. This position is part-time and the candidate would work approximately 20 hours per week. Preferred shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. The candidate will primarily focus on Techcyte’s Environmental vertical, working to prepare and process air quality samples for home inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples from clients and perform data entry tasks
• Prepare biological samples onto microscope slides
• Digitize microscope slides with various whole slide scanners
• Configuring scanners and software to perform optimally

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, especially with repetitive tasks
• Good organization and record-keeping skills
• Must be able to commute to the office in Orem, Utah
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work collaboratively within a team and across disciplines
• Experience working in a lab preferred (ie. safety, sample preparation, experience with light microscopes, etc.)
  • College lab experience is acceptable
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in biology, clinical laboratory science, or related majors 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

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 until the position is filled. There is no set deadline for submitting your application.