Director of Lab Operations at Moichor (W21)
$160K - $185K  •  0.01% - 0.50%
AI Powered Animal Diagnostics
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
3+ years
About Moichor

Moichor is a team of biologists and data scientists building AI-powered software to provide veterinary clinics with actionable insights.

About the role
Skills: Wet lab

Moichor is a passionate team of biologists, engineers, and clinical pathologists dedicated to disrupting animal medical diagnostics. Our team is building AI solutions in a diagnostics lab setting to provide faster, more precise, and insightful information for veterinarians in assessing their patients. We are a well-funded startup backed by Y-Combinator and other reputable institutions.

Moichor currently is looking for a highly motivated individual to lead and scale our quickly growing reference laboratory.

Job Title

Director of Lab Operations

Professional Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of Moichor’s reference laboratory facilities
  • Work closely with the Clinical Pathology team to ensure results are of the highest quality
  • Manage and collaborate with all team members in the laboratory
  • Collaborate with different departments to maintain and scale the laboratory
  • Scale and develop efficient workflows for the reference laboratory to accommodate growing sample volume
  • Purchase and maintain laboratory equipment and consumables
  • Ensure EH&S Compliance
  • Point of contact for lab facilities

Key Qualifications

  • MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), CLS certification or equivalent experience with clinical chemistry and hematology is a plus
  • 4+ years experience managing research or commercial labs.
  • Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements in lab operations.
  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in procuring and keeping inventory of laboratory equipment, parts, and consumables.
  • Familiarity with EH&S compliance and regulations
  • Familiarity with scientific computing/programming is a great plus

Education

-4+ years of relevant experience is a must. B.S/M.S in science or relevant disciplines or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Full Coverage Medical and Dental/Vision Benefits
  • 401(k), Long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Great company culture/events
  • Comprehensive snacks and drinks offered
Technology

Tech Stack we utilize

Python | Pytorch NodeJS | React | Postgresql AWS Cloud

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