Laboratory Technologist / Senior Laboratory Technologist

xilis; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative biotech company that is revolutionizing cancer care through advanced technology. As a Laboratory Technologist, you will play a crucial role in patient specimen testing and laboratory process improvement. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, contributing to the development of precision medicine. With a strong emphasis on quality and communication, you will help ensure the integrity of laboratory operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a remote-friendly culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

Vision and Dental Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years of lab experience, preferably in CLIA diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and sample processing.
• Strong commitment to quality assurance and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient specimen testing in compliance with SOPs.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment routinely.
• Collaborate with teams to improve SOPs and QA protocols.

Skills

Cell Culture

Sample Processing

Flow Cytometry

Laboratory Automation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Biology

Degree in Molecular Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Tools

Microscopy

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technologist / Senior Laboratory Technologist

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Laboratory Technologist / Senior Laboratory Technologist

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Xilis, Inc. is an innovation-driven biotech company developing its proprietary MicroOrganoSphere (“MOS”) Technology for functional precision oncology. Xilis’ MOS Technology enables rapid and scalable generation of patient tumor models that retain patient-specific tumor biology and tumor microenvironment, representing one of the most translationally-relevant ex vivo technologies for precision oncology drug discovery and development. Located in Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, Xilis is building a functional precision medicine platform that incorporates scaled multi-modal profiling of therapeutic activity and AI/ML-enabled analytics to catalyze functional precision medicine drug discovery, development and diagnostics. Collectively, Xilis aims to harness its MOS Platform to enable development of the most effective therapeutics and guide them to the right patients at the right time.

Role

The candidate will perform patient specimen testing procedures in accordance with SOPs and CLIA regulatory guidelines and help to streamline laboratory processes. This will include performing end-to-end laboratory processes including cell and tissue culture techniques, cell-based microscopy and imaging, and operation of critical laboratory equipment. The successful candidate will bring exceptional skills and abilities to the laboratory. The candidate will also have strong attention to detail and the integrity to precisely document and report any deviation or issue observed in the laboratory. Finally, the candidate’s communication skills will be stellar. The candidate will report to Xilis’ Manager of Diagnostic Laboratory Operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of clinical and biological sample testing procedures.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Assist with the improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work closely with the assay development, operations, and quality teams to develop and maintain quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) protocols
• Identify and document potential QC or processing issues and report to management
• Operate successfully in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Share thoughts and ideas on how to improve performance in the lab
• Perform support tasks across the team as needed
  
  

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or equivalent
• 2+ (5+ years for senior level) of experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in a CLIA diagnostic testing environment
• Hands-on laboratory experience in sample processing, cell culture, and lab automation
• Experience with 3D cell culture and flow cytometry strongly preferred
• Experience working cross-functionally, demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A strong sense of commitment, integrity, and handling challenges collaboratively
• Experience and interest in a high-growth startup is preferred
  
  

Xilis was created when its three founders — an engineer, a physician, and a biologist — decided to come together and commercialize their technology to transform cancer care. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Furthermore, even if your work experience isn't perfectly aligned with what we've described above, if you're excited about what we're building then we want to talk to you!

Xilis offers comprehensive health, vision, dental & retirement plans, and unlimited PTO. We are a remote-friendly team: our headquarters are in Durham, North Carolina, but we have team members across the US (and beyond!).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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