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Volta Labs

Genomics applications company revolutionizing sample preparation

21-100 employees

B2B
Hardware
Science
Biotechnology

South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA

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Company mission

To transform the way biological research and analyses are performed, allowing scientists to focus on what they do best - pushing the boundaries of biology.

Top investors

-3% employee growth in 12 months

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Our take

The world has undergone a genomic revolution. What the entire world could not do two decades ago - sequence a human genome - a scientist can easily do today and the adoption of sequencing technology is continuing to rapidly increase. Despite these ongoing advancements, preparing samples for sequencing remains a bottleneck, with scientists being held back by existing solutions for sample preparation.

Disruptive innovation is required in order to unlock the true utility of genomics and Volta Labs is taking on that challenge. The Massachusetts-based company is creating a programmable approach to DNA sample preparation with a platform that is providing simple, flexible, and powerful solutions.

What started as a simple graduate project quickly evolved into building biological automation from the ground up. Volta has seen steady growth since its inception in 2018. With the backing of several investment organizations, the company has launched its product to the public and is partnering with genomics tech companies to perfect its sequencing software.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

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

Company values

We innovative continually and learn by doing: We take the approach of diving into problems at hand. Often this means creating perturbations in the system and measuring the outcome to figure out next steps instead of solely relying on ideating.
We seek to learn and grow, individually and collectively: Like everything that survives and thrives in nature, we constantly evolve. We openly discuss the good and the bad. We do not shy away from our mistakes, rather we seek to learn and grow, individually and collectively.
We lift each other up and leverage collective genius: We are tackling some of the most challenging problems that span many domains of engineering, software, biology and chemistry. We work together with open-mindedness and solve problems via collaborative discussions.