Scientist, 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 Scientist Enzyme Development to join our team!

As a Scientist Enzyme Development you will focus on manufacturing scale up and process developments related to preparation formulation analysis and quality control of novel DNA amplification reagents. You will be an integral part of our team contributing to both R&D innovations and product launch efforts.

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

How Youll Contribute

• Perform and optimize protein expression in bacterial host strains using fermentation equipment
• Perform optimize and scale up protein purification using affinity and ion exchange chromatography
• Help with installation and validation activities of new equipment and processes
• Assist in documentation of new laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Troubleshoot experiments as needed
• Conduct process optimizations to ensure final formulations conform to internal specifications with respect to downstream performance stability and reproducibility
• Collect and analyze data; communicate findings to cross-functional scientific teams
• Execute analyze and document experiments to characterize the protein expression levels and purification strategies
• Contribute to the development of novel enzyme formulations
• Work closely with project leads of R&D teams and solicit feedback to improve product performance
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment comprising biochemists molecular biologists and engineers to drive toward company goals
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation and maintain laboratory equipment and inventory
• Adhere to all safety environmental and regulatory requirements including OSHA and ISO standards to maintain a safe and compliant working environment
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• BS in biological sciences or related field
• 8 years of experience working in biotech industry or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in microbial fermentation (10L -300L scale)
• Hands on experience in protein purification (FPLCHPLC)
• Expertise in Tangential Flow and Depth Filtration
• 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)

At Ultima Genomics your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $95000 and $115000 if performed in 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.

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