Technician II, Surface Chemistry

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