Genomics Technician - Applications Development

About Us

Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston based, venture-backed biotech startup that makes extracting vital information from biological samples simple, through our flagship product Callisto. Our product speeds up processing time for scientists and increases accessibility to important genetic information for patients. Sitting at the intersection of science and engineering, we invite you to join us on our journey to shape the future of genomics, where insatiable curiosity is encouraged and every Voltarian makes an impact.

You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.

Reporting to a Senior Scientist, you will support execution and validation of genomics sample preparation applications on Volta’s digital fluidics automation platform. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys careful hands-on work, learning new laboratory techniques, and building strong laboratory habits in an industry environment. You will primarily run established workflows, generate high-quality data, and help ensure protocols perform reliably across repeated runs.

You'll join a collaborative team that combines molecular biology, automation, and software to turn laboratory workflows into dependable products. We work closely across applications, engineering, product, and field teams to ensure experiments run consistently — both internally and at customer sites. Our focus is precision, repeatability, and clear documentation.

• Execute experiments following good laboratory practice and standard protocols
• Accurately document procedures, results, and observations in an electronic lab notebook
• Prepare reagents, consumables, and samples for daily experiments
• Operate laboratory instrumentation (thermal cyclers, magnetic separations, fluorometers, fragment analyzers, centrifuges)
• Perform routine QC measurements including DNA/RNA concentration and fragment size analysis
• Monitor experiments and promptly flag unexpected results or deviations
• Assist in repeatability and validation testing
• Maintain organized lab inventory, reagents, and workspace readiness
• Support equipment maintenance and general laboratory upkeep
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent experimental execution

Ramp on Callisto system basics, standard assay modules, and established App workflows. Learn laboratory SOPs, documentation standards, and cross-functional communication norms. Independently execute routine workflows with high accuracy, maintain complete ELN records, and reliably generate QC data (Qubit, Nanodrop, fragment analysis). Demonstrate consistent experimental reproducibility across repeated runs and maintain organized lab readiness.

Independently run multiple validated NGS sample prep workflows end-to-end with minimal supervision. Identify and flag deviations in QC metrics (yield variability, fragment distribution shifts, cleanup inconsistencies) and assist in structured repeatability and validation studies. Support troubleshooting efforts by executing controlled comparison experiments and maintaining precise documentation. Contribute to incremental workflow refinements under guidance.

Serve as a dependable execution lead for established applications, ensuring day-to-day experimental consistency and high-quality data generation. Train new technicians on standard workflows and lab practices. Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflow robustness, lab organization, and documentation standards. Act as a trusted operator supporting cross-functional validation and productization efforts.

• B.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline
• 0–2 years hands-on laboratory experience (academic lab, internship, or industry)
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets for experiment tracking, data recording, and basic analysis
• Experience maintaining…