Histotechnician/Histotechnologist at NOETIK
NOETIK is hiring a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist in San Francisco, CA, US. On-site.
About NOETIK
Noetik is an AI-native biotechnology company that applies machine learning to discover and develop cancer immunotherapies. The company has built a large collection of multimodal tumor data and uses it to train foundation models that represent and simulate the tumor microenvironment, with the goal of identifying likely drug responders, positioning clinical-stage drugs for the right patients, and discovering new cancer targets.
Histotechnician/Histotechnologist job description
WHY NOETIK
NOETIK is a frontier therapeutics company harnessing AI to deeply understand human biology and redefine clinical outcomes in oncology. Leveraging the largest proprietary multimodal oncology dataset of its kind, uniquely integrating deep spatial profiling with routine clinical assays, NOETIK’s foundation AI models precisely match therapeutic targets to patient subpopulations and accurately predict clinical efficacy. This AI-first approach elevates therapeutic development from probabilistic guesswork to precision science.
WHY NOETIK
NOETIK is a frontier therapeutics company harnessing AI to deeply understand human biology and redefine clinical outcomes in oncology. Leveraging the largest proprietary multimodal oncology dataset of its kind, uniquely integrating deep spatial profiling with routine clinical assays, NOETIK’s foundation AI models precisely match therapeutic targets to patient subpopulations and accurately predict clinical efficacy. This AI-first approach elevates therapeutic development from probabilistic guesswork to precision science.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Noetik, you will work alongside a highly technical interdisciplinary team tackling hard and impactful problems. We are looking for folks that are excited to engage deeply and also bring an immense urgency to make an impact.
In this role, you’ll work directly with a high-calibre histology and biosample operations team during an exciting period of exponential growth at Noetik. We are building a pan-cancer data set then expanding beyond oncology. Success in this role will require a determination to operate efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Efficiently reembedding and sectioning FFPE blocks
- H&E or other specialty staining and imaging using various digital scanners
- Additional histology responsibilities, which may include data entry, biosample storage, general maintenance of the area, or participating in creation of tissue microarrays
- Serve as subject matter expert in histology workflows, including identifying needs and optimizing processes
- Collaborating with team members to enable efficient histology operations to support data generation and analysis at scale
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of hands-on histology experience
- Strong track record in exceeding expectations, with a drive for efficiency
- Exceptional laboratory skills for sectioning and mounting FFPE tissue
- Detail and quality oriented
- Team player, eager to unblock bottlenecked steps
- Experience within complex, fast-paced environments a plus
Life@Noetik
Great science is a team sport. We are focused on creating a culture where brilliant people from different backgrounds can solve hard problems together. At Noetik, culture isn't just about perks; it’s about building a vibrant, collaborative community where everyone has the tools and the autonomy to thrive.
How We Work
Location & Collaboration: our primary lab and office space is located in South San Francisco. We operate as a hybrid organization, utilizing Slack, Zoom, and a modern tech stack to stay seamlessly connected regardless of time zone.
Intentional Connection: we believe that high-impact work requires intentional time together. We keep the team aligned through monthly All-Hands meetings and Quarterly Co-working Weeks at our South San Francisco office. Once a year, we gather for an Annual Reset - a week-long offsite dedicated to high-level strategy, collaboration and team bonding. Past locations have included Austin, TX, Park City, UT, and Boulder, CO.
Onsite Community: For team members working onsite, we foster a collaborative environment and refuel with daily catered lunches from great local restaurants and Boba Thursday - a small but meaningful tradition where we step away from our desks to connect over a break.
How We Support You
Health & Wellbeing: we provide generous health, dental, and vision insurance, with premiums fully covered for both employees and their dependents (depending on your plan choice). Our coverage is designed to be comprehensive and accessible, featuring modern care platforms like OneMedical, Midi Health, Spring Health, and XP Health. To further support your needs, we offer HSA and FSA accounts, dependent care savings, an EAP, resources for mental health (Rula), and health care navigation and advocacy (Rightway).
Time Off & Synchronized Breaks: we offer Flexible PTO to manage your personal time, alongside nine paid holidays. We also offer synchronized breaks so that the team can fully unplug simultaneously - two full-week company breaks (the first week of July and the last week of December), plus the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Compensation & Financial Benefits: our financial package includes a competitive base salary, stock options, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. We provide a safety net through fully-covered disability, life and AD&D insurance, as well as generous parental leave. We also offer a suite of financial and lifestyle tools, including SoFi, Multiply Mortgage, and optional programs for pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
We believe that the highest performing teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who respectfully challenge each other. We are committed to an open, diverse and inclusive culture for all employees. Noetik is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
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