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# Technician II, Surface Chemistry at Ultima Genomics

- **Company:** Ultima Genomics
- **Location:** Fremont, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ultimagenomics/jobs/6199198004

## 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 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.

This opportunity is an onsite full-time Saturday-Wednesday contracting position based in our Fremont, CA office.

## How You’ll Contribute

- 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 any of the following but not limited to 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

This contracting position offers an hourly pay rate between $26/hour and $29/hour, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

#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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