Technician I, Sequencing

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 I, Sequencing to join our team!

This opportunity is an onsite full-time Friday-Monday (4 days x 10 hours) contracting position based in our Fremont, CA office.

How You’ll Contribute

• Follow lab protocols and procedures to operate development systems and deliver test results
• Manage shared laboratory equipment and ensure equipment is up to date with calibration and maintenance procedures
• Analyze quality control metrics for instrument runs and prepare data sets for analysis
• Document and escalate issues identified through the course of testing development instrumentation
• Work closely with Systems Engineering and Development groups to verify and validate product operational and performance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Minimum AA/AS in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or closely related field
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Wet lab and intensive pipetting experience is a plus
• Meticulous and detail oriented, ability to follow complex operating procedures (SOPs) with reproducible results and thorough documentation of work
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a hard-working and multidisciplinary team

This contracting position offers an hourly pay rate between $25/hour   and $27/hour, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics’ EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].