What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Technologist position at Cyted Health?
About Us
We’re Cyted - a pioneering gastrointestinal health diagnostics company enabling more patients early access and detection for esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus.
Our technology brings a minimally invasive diagnostic approach to market - our EndoSign test 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 you’ll be solving problems first of their kind with innovative approaches. Other days you’ll just need to roll your sleeves up and get things done.
That’s the reality of building a company that’s growing fast and trying to genuinely change patient outcomes.
We’re a small, highly collaborative team, which means your work matters. We have the trust and belief from our investors so you won’t 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 isn’t a polished corporate environment where everything already exists. We’re 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 people’s lives - we’d 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.
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.
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.
What you will be doing
Laboratory Operations & Testing
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 Cyted’s delivery of high-quality, scalable diagnostic services.
Therefore You Will Have
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.
We care deeply about the clinicians, partners and patients our work ultimately serves. In 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 to own 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.
We aim 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 to dive 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 to challenge 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, we deliver. 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 Cyted’s 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, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
Financial & Retirement Benefits:
We’re Cyted - a pioneering gastrointestinal health diagnostics company enabling more patients early access and detection for esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus.
Our technology brings a minimally invasive diagnostic approach to market - our EndoSign test 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 you’ll be solving problems first of their kind with innovative approaches. Other days you’ll just need to roll your sleeves up and get things done.
That’s the reality of building a company that’s growing fast and trying to genuinely change patient outcomes.
We’re a small, highly collaborative team, which means your work matters. We have the trust and belief from our investors so you won’t 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 isn’t a polished corporate environment where everything already exists. We’re 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 people’s lives - we’d 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 employee. In this online meeting, you will get to discuss your goals and explore how they align with the company’s history and future vision.
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.
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.
What you will be doing
Laboratory Operations & Testing
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 Cyted’s delivery of high-quality, scalable diagnostic services.
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
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.
We care deeply about the clinicians, partners and patients our work ultimately serves. In 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 to own 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.
We aim 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 to dive 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 to challenge 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, we deliver. 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 Cyted’s 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, we’d 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 company's 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 $10,000/month
- Short-Term Disability (STD): 60% of salary up to $2,500/week for up to 13 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Full access to our EAP platform including courses and resources to support your wellbeing
- 20 vacation days per year
- 9 paid sick days
- 8 paid holidays
- 3 floating holiday days
- 2 personal holiday days
- Parental Leave:
- 6 weeks fully paid primary caregiver leave
- 2 weeks fully paid secondary caregiver leave
- Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra vacation days per year
- Annual CPD Allowance: $1,000 per year for professional development activities relevant to your role
- Regular Company Events: Including summer and holiday parties, team socials, and more
Salary : $1,000 - $10,000