Technician II, Surface Chemistry

Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Technology Company

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies.

We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond.

We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.

We are looking for a highly motivated Technician II, Surface Chemistry to join our team!

As a Technician II, Surface Chemistry, you will play a critical role in the production and development of critical reagents that will have a major impact on the medical and life science fields.

This opportunity is an onsite full-time Saturday-Wednesday contracting position based in our Fremont, CA office.

How You'll Contribute

• Synthesize novel particle formulations in aqueous media
• Conduct process optimizations to ensure final formulations conform to internal specifications with respect to downstream performance, stability, and reproducibility
• Independently execute various reactions, assays, QCs and experiments to characterize the physicochemical properties of new and established particle formulations
• Spend most working hours in the lab (90% lab work, 10% computer work)
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment comprising chemists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and engineers to drive toward company goals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Minimum AA/AS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field, with relevant hands-on laboratory experience
• 3+ years of relevant work experience. Exceptional new undergraduates with relevant academic research experience will be considered
• Proven hands-on experience working in a wet lab environment in an academic research or industry setting
• Fast learner with a strong sense of urgency, a can-do attitude, and motivation to get the best out of team and co-workers. Loves and thrives in a fast-paced and demanding lab environment
• Proficient and comfortable with the safe use of common chemistry lab equipment and glassware
• Ability to exhibit competency with basic organic chemistry concepts and reactions
• Understands the differentiation and utilization of data driven deep dives and high-level summaries as well as goal setting
• Highly organized and has outstanding time and operation management abilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adhere to company guidelines and policies
• Experience with chemical or biochemical characterization methods, including any of the following but not limited to UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, DLS, flow cytometry, SDS-PAGE, PCR, is a plus
• Previous experience with bioconjugation chemistry and/or surface chemistry or working with micro- or nanoparticle formulations, know-how in polymer chemistry, proficiency in molecular biology and knowledge of protein chemistry is a plus
• Previous experience with TFF, cross-flow filtration, reactor set up, large scale production and high cross-functional collaboration is a plus

Pay and benefits

This contracting position offers an hourly pay rate between $26/hour and $29/hour, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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