Manufacturing Technician - Consumables

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 is as simple as pressing a button, 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.

The Team

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.

We’re a startup, about to deliver our Instrument and platform to early-adopting customers this year and now comes delivering consumables to run on our Instrument.

The Manufacturing Technician for Reagents & Consumables is one of the first hires for the Manufacturing team, responsible for hand-packing a variety of reagent kits and scientific consumables that our customers will use with our Instrument. Delivering manufacturing requirements against production schedule within our manufacturing group. Participating in manufacturing processes to support new product design transfer, process development, equipment validations, and process validations.. Performing maintenance and calibration of manufacturing measuring and monitoring devices as well as keep a clean & orderly work space.

It’s a fairly repetitive role that will be a great fit for someone who enjoys the zen of repetitive tasks, and wants a fun work environment. Lots of change is coming: how our products are being made now will change in 6 months, you’ll help us iterate to make building them faster and easier. We’ll also have more variety of products developing in the coming months and years.

Within 3 months you’ll... Complete onboarding, understand the product, and competently build the kits with no oversight. Filling products to help keep inventory at satisfactory levels.

By 6+ months you’ll be… Participating in logistics improvement cycles & partnering with UX team to evolve packaging and efficiency

By 12+ months you’ll be... Support the growth of the manufacturing team and move into a larger role as you mentor new technicians.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in the field of Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Medical Technology related field
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Medical Technology related industry
• The right mindset: A startup requires everyone to jump in and lend a hand to teammates when you see the opportunity, be curious on what we’re doing, and have a continuous improvement mindset
  
  
  

This is a full-time position that requires a significant amount of in-person work and collaboration onsite at our Seaport Office in Boston, MA. If you are unable to relocate or commute to the Boston MA area, this role won't be a match.

Our Benefits And Perks

• Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA
• Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans
• Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your future
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off, because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Twice Weekly Company Lunches, office snacks, beverages, & treats
• Monthly Team Happy Hours and regular team outings!
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we actively seek out and value diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself positively contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of genomics!