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Centrillion Technologies

Genomics DNA analysis and sequencing tools

Facilities and Equipment Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Palo Alto, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance, Building & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and refrigeration is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of wafer handling and processing is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an ISO Class 6 cleanroom environment.
  • An associate degree or similar is required.
  • At least two years of work experience with vendor management, facilities, and/or maintenance is required.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multifunctional tasks.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and within strict time constraints.
  • Ability to use tools and test equipment.
  • Ability to walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl, and reach for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds; and work on a ladder.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision when necessary.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on daily work requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, maintain, and repair bio-manufacturing building facilities and various wafer-processing equipment.
  • Coordinate outside contractors or vendors for various services.
  • Act as the primary contact for outsourced services related to building and facilities issues, including climate control, spills, damage, emergencies, and repairs.
  • Act as project coordinator for projects of all sizes, including large-scale repairs and new facility construction projects.
  • Solicit bids and quotes from vendors.
  • Perform other maintenance duties assigned by management.
  • Provide and add corrections to standard operating procedures and assist engineers in evaluating new equipment or technology.
  • Operate laboratory equipment and instruments in support of production efforts.
  • Troubleshoot and replace equipment and components as necessary.
  • Assist in maintaining all aspects of a bio-engineering cleanroom operation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in wafer processing under strict environmental controls.
  • Advanced degree.

About the company

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Centrillion Technologies

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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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