Associate Laboratory Technologist (part-time, contract) Job at Xilis, Inc.
Based in Durham, North Carolina, Xilis, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing a precision oncology platform that guides treatment decisions for oncologists to improve cancer care outcomes for patients and supports drug discovery and development for pharmaceutical companies. Xilis’ proprietary MicroOrganoSpheres (MOS) are miniature patient tumors that capture the full microenvironment and heterogeneity and provide an automated and scalable solution. Using MOS, high-throughput automation, and AI-driven algorithms, Xilis is developing a Xilis Response Score™ for the clinic, enabling oncologists to make informed and timely treatment decisions. Additionally, the MOS technology is speeding up the development and clinical trials of cancer drugs by enabling analysis of authentic tumor microenvironments, high-throughput preclinical modeling, and clinical patient selection capabilities.
We are supported in this mission by top Silicon Valley, New York, and international venture firms that are leaders in the healthcare space and have invested in top precision medicine companies including Foundation Medicine and Guardant Health.
Based in Durham, North Carolina, Xilis, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing a precision oncology platform that guides treatment decisions for oncologists to improve cancer care outcomes for patients and supports drug discovery and development for pharmaceutical companies. Xilis’ proprietary MicroOrganoSpheres (MOS) are miniature patient tumors that capture the full microenvironment and heterogeneity and provide an automated and scalable solution. Using MOS and AI-driven algorithms, Xilis is developing a Xilis Response Score™ for the clinic, enabling oncologists to make informed and timely treatment decisions. Additionally, the MOS technology is speeding up development and clinical trials of cancer drugs by enabling analysis of authentic tumor microenvironments, high-throughput preclinical modeling and clinical patient selection capabilities.
We are supported in this mission by top Silicon Valley, New York and international venture firms that are leaders in the healthcare space and have invested in top precision medicine companies including Foundation Medicine and Guardant Health.
Role
The candidate will primarily be responsible for supporting reagent manufacturing and media production needs for the organization and supporting cell and tissue culture needs on an as-needed basis. Other responsibilities will include assisting with the management of laboratory inventory and other recurring laboratory duties. The successful candidate will bring exceptional skills and abilities to the laboratory. He or she will also have strong attention to detail and the integrity to precisely report any deviation or issue observed in the laboratory. Finally, the candidate’s communication skills will be stellar. The candidate will report to Xilis’ Senior Manager of Laboratory Operations.
By joining the team at an early stage, the candidate will have an outsized impact on fundamentally advancing precision cancer care therapy.
Responsibilities
- *This is a part-time position based on demand*
- Primary responsibility will be supporting reagent manufacturing and media production needs for the organization.
- Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory and perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning.
- Work closely with the leader of Reagent Manufacturing to prioritize work across the organization and take the time to perform tasks at the highest degree of quality.
- Support cell and tissue culture for the laboratory operations team on an as-needed basis
- Communicate often and quickly on various operational matters
- Identify and document potential issues and report to management
- Operate successfully in a rapidly changing, fast paced, mission-driven environment
- Share thoughts and ideas on how to improve performance in the laboratory
- Perform support tasks across the company as needs arise
Requirements
- A.S. or B.S. degree in biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in an industry setting
- Hands-on laboratory experience including cell culture, pipetting, and reagent or media production
- Experience with 3D cell culture is strongly preferred
- Experience working cross-functionally, demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication
- A strong sense of commitment, integrity and handling challenges collaboratively
- Experience and interest in a high-growth startup are 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!).
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