# Senior Field Application Scientist at Ultima Genomics

- Company: Ultima Genomics
- What the company does: Ultima Genomics builds high-throughput sequencing platforms — the UG 100 and UG200 Series — for population-scale genomics at industry-leading cost per genome. Backed by Khosla, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.ultimagenomics.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote US
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ultimagenomics/jobs/6147437004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ultima-genomics-senior-field-application-scientist/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- BS with 8+ years of relevant experience, MS with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of related experience
- Hands-on experience and a strong working knowledge of NGS library preparation workflows, including sample handling, quality control, and optimization across diverse input types
- Experience teaching, training, or mentoring peers or customers
- Demonstrated ability to balance long-term strategic goals with short-term deliverables
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow complex operating procedures accurately
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to high-quality results

Tags: Applications & Customer Success