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.
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- MS in Chemistry, with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on industrial experience (or BS with 5 years) in an organic or process chemistry environment
- Ability to perform small-molecule organic chemistry reactions and contribute to improving and streamlining production processes
- A collaborative team player who communicates well and is eager to contribute within cross-functional teams to support shared goals and drive organizational success
- Meticulous and detail oriented, motivated and eager to learn, ability to follow technical procedures with consistent results, and document all work performed
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
- May be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (up to 50 lbs)
More about this 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. 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 Senior Research Associate, Chemistry to join our Process Chemistry team!
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