Senior Research Associate, Enzyme Development

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 Senior Research Associate Enzyme Development to join our team!

As a Senior Research Associate Enzyme Development you will focus on the development preparation formulation analysis and quality control of novel DNA amplification reagents. This role offers opportunity to work in a collaborative environment learning new skills and techniques. You will be an integral part of our team contributing to R&D innovations and product launch efforts.

This is a full-time on-site position at our Carlsbad CA office.

How Youll Contribute

• Perform standard molecular biology techniques such as plasmid minipreps transformations agarose gel electrophoresis SDS gel electrophoresis
• Perform protein expression in bacterial host using shaker flask and fermentation equipment as well as protein purification using affinity and ion exchange chromatography
• Conduct assay of reagents for purity and quality
• Assist in development and optimization of new laboratory protocols and in troubleshooting experiments as needed
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications Skills Knowledge & Abilities

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At Ultima Genomics your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $70000 and $82000 if performed in Southern California and your actual base pay will depend on your skills qualifications experience and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus equity or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes : medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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 .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,PCR,Biochemistry,Assays,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry,Western Blot

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 82000