# Senior Research Associate, Chemistry 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: Fremont, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-06
- Apply by: 2026-11-20
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ultimagenomics/jobs/6218362004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ultima-genomics-senior-research-associate-chemistry/

## 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)

Tags: Chemistry

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