Research Associate - Nucleic Acid Technology
About the job
- A Master of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, including training and hands-on laboratory experience.
- Proficiency using instrumentation for chemical and spectroscopic analysis, including liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet analysis, and fluorescence analysis.
- Working knowledge of polymer and surface chemistry.
- Ability to plan and execute independent and collaborative research projects.
- Conduct research experiments involving the synthesis and analytical characterization of small molecules, nucleotides, and oligonucleotides, and analyze their properties and behavior in biochemical reactions.
- Modify and characterize surfaces, including immobilization of biomolecules.
- Apply practical skills and knowledge to solve a range of technical problems while developing competency in additional techniques.
- Document experimental work, analyze data, and report or present results.
- Collaborate with and/or supervise other technical staff.
- Post-graduate experience in chemical or life sciences or a related area.
About the company
Centrillion Technologies develops tools for genomic studies, including sequencing, bioinformatics, and a new generation of DNA chips designed for high-density, high-quality probes that work with sequencing. Its products include ATOM, a high-throughput detection system, and VirusHunter MVP, a pathogen-detection assay, along with sequencing and droplet digital PCR services for researchers and drug discovery groups. It differentiates itself by offering integrated genomics hardware, assays, and services with DNA chips optimized for large-scale analysis that complement sequencing workflows. Its goal is to enable broad, scalable genomic studies to accelerate drug discovery, personalized medicine, and molecular diagnostics.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$24.3M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 site updates show active product marketing and service availability.
- Centrillion’s August 2026 AI messaging targets genome, cell, and tissue data buyers.
- The platform keeps multiple revenue paths: research chips, diagnostics, and sequencing services.
What critics are saying
- VirusHunter MVP remains only through Molecular Vision Laboratories as of August 2026.
- Centrillion shows no fresh 2025-2026 financing, suggesting constrained commercial scale.
- Illumina, Thermo Fisher, and Oxford Nanopore can crush adoption if chip volumes lag.
What makes Centrillion Technologies unique
- Centrillion’s September 2026 chips combine 50,000-2 million variants with sequencing workflows.
- VirusHunter pairs pathogen detection and whole-genome sequencing on ATOM and QuadCore chips.
- The company still owns a rare integrated stack: chips, assays, and clinical-lab services.
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