Senior Research Associate, Enzyme Development

Ultima Genomics•San Diego, CA

29d•$70,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS in biological sciences or related field
3-4 years' experience working in biotech industry, academic research, or manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience in microbial fermentation, protein expression, and purification
Ability to work independently with flexibility to adjust work schedule as needed to maintain efficiency of cell culturing and protein handling, including occasional early morning/nights and weekends
Ability to perform physical tasks, such as moving easily in a lab environment, frequent pipetting, intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)

Responsibilities

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