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# Senior EH&S Specialist at Ultima Genomics

- **Company:** Ultima Genomics
- **Location:** Fremont California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-04-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ultimagenomics/jobs/5973898004

## Job description

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 Senior EH&S Specialist to join our team!

You are a driven environmental, health and safety professional, with in-depth knowledge of state, federal and international environmental health and safety regulations.  As a Senior EH&S Specialist, you will be given the opportunity to implement industry best practices and serve as the subject matter expert on EH&S matters. As such, you will work closely with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders to implement safety processes, procedures, or measures to mitigate risks and promote safe working environments.

This is a full time onsite position at our Fremont, CA location.

## How You’ll Contribute

- Develop, implement and maintain environmental, health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with all relevant regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA
- Where applicable, develop and implement EH&S training strategies and conduct trainings
- Assist with management of product and process-related chemical elements
- Facilitate a Safety Committee and participate in customer feedback sessions as they relate to the installation, maintenance, and safe operations of our products, including considerations for chemical and wastewater disposal
- Assess potential workplace hazards and risks, including general employee safety, and work with Safety Committee to develop strategies and implement safety measures to mitigate them
- Own EH&S related documentation such as  hazardous waste manifest and profiles, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), handling procedures, storage and recycling, and disposal of biohazardous, and hazardous wastes
- Ensure manifesting, packaging, labeling, and loading of all medical, biohazardous, and hazardous waste is accurate and adheres to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Assist in the development and implementation of all company operations concerning the fire, emergency, safety, and environmental programs
- Own and maintain the inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, practices, and procedures including applicable reports
- Maintain accurate data for Chemical Inventory in the buildings and the maintenance of MSDS online library
- Oversee the storage of hazardous waste and materials in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
- Provide training on EH&S programs, including but not limited to  Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts), Hazardous Waste Disposal, product wastewater monitoring, new hire orientation and employee safety training
- Ensure company compliance and appropriate reporting of hazardous materials inventory to outside agencies
- Oversee and coordinate company or consultant crew’s activities during an incident response and clean-up
- Serve as the liaison between company and relevant government agencies
- Promote a safe working environment for employees, monitor for safe working practices and manage Illness and Injury Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
- Manage incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and ensure conformance
- Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

- Biosciences degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant EH&S experience or EH&S Certification and minimum of 8-10 years of relevant progressive experience
- First Aid, CPR, AED certified
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA and EPA regulations
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 preferred
- RCRA / DOT Hazardous Waste certified preferred
- 40-hr HAZWOPER preferred
- Knowledge of international environmental health and safety regulations such as WEEE, RoHS, China RoHS3is a plus
- Working knowledge of requirements for handling of genetic material and human derived samples (BSL1 and BSL2) is a plus
- Must be proactive, hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- May be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (Up to 25 lbs lifting required)

At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $105,000 and $120,000, 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.

#LI-Onsite Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics’ [EEO Policy](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/esiidhpvizr7lu9r703sj/EEO_AAP-Policy-2024.pdf?rlkey=4kixgemg367sdlx3ap5ocjg6b&dl=0) and [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf). If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting recruiting@ultimagen.com.

## About Ultima Genomics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ultima Genomics develops high-throughput, cost-effective DNA sequencing platforms designed to dramatically reduce the cost of genomic information and enable omics at scale.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; raised over $700M in total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Fremont, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (CEO is Gilad Almogy)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Genomics / DNA Sequencing
- **Target customers**: B2B – research institutions, clinical labs, pharmaceutical companies, oncology centers, and service providers
- **Mission**: “Continuously drive the scale of omics information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health.”

## Products & Services
- **UG200™ Series (UG200 / UG200 Ultra)**: High-throughput next-generation sequencing platforms using open wafers and built-in automation. The UG200 Ultra supports dual wafers for greater capacity. Capable of up to 60 automated runs per week with single-shift operation and >60,000 genomes per year.
- **Solaris 2.0 Workflows**: Library preparation kits and reagents designed for improved coverage of challenging genomic regions, compatible with leading third-party library prep providers.
- **Analysis & Bioinformatics**: Pre-configured secondary analysis pipelines optimized for Ultima data, running on a dedicated high-performance server.
- **Technology Access Program**: In-house sequencing service allowing customers to run projects on Ultima’s fleet of sequencers with full support from consultation to data analysis.
- **Certified Service Provider Network**: Global network of vetted service providers offering cost-effective, scalable sequencing on Ultima instruments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – over $700M (company’s own statement) / $604.2M (LinkedIn data, conflicting reports)
- **Notable Investors**: Top-tier global investors (names not publicly listed); prior funding rounds include a $600M venture round in May 2022 with 9 investors and a $3.6M grant.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~259 employees (as of 2025), with offices in the US (Fremont, Newark, Carlsbad), Israel, UK, South Korea, Netherlands, and Canada. Job postings increased 41.7% year-over-year. Expanding ecosystem through Technology Access Program and service provider network.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Novel open-wafer architecture** derived from semiconductor industry, enabling rapid isothermal amplification (replacing ePCR) and seamless lab automation integration.
- **Dramatically lower cost per read**, making population-scale genomics, comprehensive tumor profiling, and liquid biopsy economically feasible.
- **High throughput and flexibility** – up to 60 runs per week, with wafer outputs of 20B, 10B, and 5B reads.
- **Open ecosystem** – compatible with leading third-party library prep kits, giving customers freedom of choice.
- **Improved accuracy** – better variant calling and coverage uniformity in high-GC and complex genomic regions.

## Strategic Focus
- Continuously driving down the cost of sequencing to enable “omics at scale.”
- Expanding applications in oncology, epigenomics, proteomics, single-cell sequencing, germline, and transcriptomics.
- Growing the global service provider network and Technology Access Program to increase market reach.
- Building an open, collaborative ecosystem with partners in library prep, bioinformatics, and automation.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as mission-driven, collaborative, and focused on first-principles thinking. Core values include integrity, diversity, shared success, and challenging the status quo.
- **Work environment**: Mix of on-site (Fremont, Carlsbad, Tel Aviv) and remote roles (e.g., Sales Managers). Global team of experts from multiple industries (semiconductor, biotech, software, etc.).
- **Benefits**: Competitive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401k with company match, equity ownership, PTO, paid parental leave, sick leave, floating holidays, educational assistance, and career growth/mentorship.
- **Engineering culture**: Interdisciplinary teams of chemists, hardware/software engineers, molecular biologists, and data scientists working on groundbreaking technology. Emphasis on “where ideas have impact.”

## Sources
1. [ultimagenomics.com](https://www.ultimagenomics.com/)
2. [ultimagenomics.com/about-us](https://www.ultimagenomics.com/about-us/)
3. [ultimagenomics.com/careers](https://www.ultimagenomics.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/ultimagenomics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultimagenomics)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/ultimagenomics](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ultimagenomics)

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