Description
Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing life sciences technology company that develops ground-breaking genomics technologies to drive the scale of genomic information and enable advances in biology and human health.
We are looking for a highly motivated Technician II, Surface Chemistry to join our team. As a Technician II, Surface Chemistry, you will play a critical role in the production and development of critical reagents that will have a major impact on the medical and life science fields.
Responsibilities
- Synthesize novel particle formulations in aqueous media
- Conduct process optimizations to ensure final formulations conform to internal specifications with respect to downstream performance, stability, and reproducibility
- Independently execute various reactions, assays, QCs, and experiments to characterize the physicochemical properties of new and established particle formulations
- Spend most working hours in the lab (90% lab work, 10% computer work)
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment comprising chemists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and engineers to drive toward company goals
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Minimum AA/AS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field, with relevant hands-on laboratory experience
- 3+ years of relevant work experience. Exceptional new undergraduates with relevant academic research experience will be considered
- Proven hands-on experience working in a wet lab environment in an academic research or industry setting
- Fast learner with a strong sense of urgency, a can-do attitude, and motivation to get the best out of team and co-workers. Loves and thrives in a fast-paced and demanding lab environment
- Proficient and comfortable with the safe use of common chemistry lab equipment and glassware
- Ability to exhibit competency with basic organic chemistry concepts and reactions
- Understands the differentiation and utilization of data-driven deep dives and high-level summaries as well as goal setting
- Highly organized and has outstanding time and operation management abilities
- Excellent communication skills and ability to adhere to company guidelines and policies
- Experience with chemical or biochemical characterization methods, including UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, DLS, flow cytometry, SDS-PAGE, PCR, is a plus
- Previous experience with bioconjugation chemistry and/or surface chemistry or working with micro- or nanoparticle formulations, know-how in polymer chemistry, proficiency in molecular biology and knowledge of protein chemistry is a plus
- Previous experience with TFF, cross-flow filtration, reactor set up, large-scale production, and high cross-functional collaboration is a plus