Laboratory Assistant

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 Laboratory Assistant to join our team!

This opportunity is an onsite part-time (2 days x 4 hours) contracting position based in our Carlsbad CA office to support our protein purification team which runs large-scale enzyme preps that generate a steady volume of centrifuge bottles and related labware. As a part-time Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for cleaning inspecting and returning the labware to service so the protein purification team can keep runs on schedule.

Success in this role requires a strong respect for laboratory standards and equipment. Our processing bottles are precision consumables that can last through dozens of cycles when handled correctly but may fail under high-speed centrifugation if mishandled. We are looking for candidates who approach every task with care precision and a commitment to operational excellence. This position is ideal for a student in a life sciences program looking for hands-on biotech lab experience.

How Youll Contribute

• Wash 1-liter polycarbonate/PPCO centrifuge bottles caps and associated labware using approved detergents and validated procedures
• Inspect every item before it returns to service by checking for stress cracking crazing hazing deformation and scratched or nicked sealing surfaces
• Tag and retire labware that fails inspection; flag recurring failure patterns to the purification team
• Rinse thoroughly with deionized water and dry per procedure confirming no detergent residue remains
• Keep the wash area clean organized and stocked; return clean labware to designated locations
• Maintain simple wash and inspection logs
• Autoclave labware and maintain cycle records
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a laboratory washroom cleanroom sterile processing or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment is preferred
• Careful consistent attention to detail and willingness to follow written procedures exactly
• Reliable attendance on a set weekly schedule
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role including standing for up to 4 hours at a time and lifting moving pulling and carrying up to 25 pounds
• Capability to safely work around laboratory detergents solvents and biological materials using required personal protective equipment
• Familiarity with autoclaves lab washers or deionized water systems and understanding of plastic labware chemical compatibility is a plus

This contracting position offers an hourly pay rate between $18/hour and $20/hour and your actual base pay will depend on your skills qualifications experience and location.

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