Director, GigaLab & Genomics Services
Core
Lead and scale the GigaLab, a customer-facing genomics services laboratory delivering large-scale single-cell sequencing projects for academia, biotech, and pharma.
Role type
Director of Genomics Services (Senior IC with leadership)
Builds
Large-scale single-cell sequencing datasets and operational workflows
Domain
Life Sciences / Genomics / Single-cell sequencing
Required skills
Genomics laboratory operations, Next-generation sequencing (NGS), Single-cell sequencing, RNA sequencing, Library preparation, Laboratory automation, Cross-functional program leadership, Team management, Operational process improvement, Project management, Customer-facing fee-for-service management
Preferred skills
PMP certification
Technologies
NGS platforms, Single-cell sequencers, Laboratory automation systems
Responsibilities
Oversee laboratory operations including project prioritization, scheduling, and capacity planning; Directly manage and lead a genomics laboratory team; Provide technical oversight for genomics workflows and troubleshooting; Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Scientific Partnerships, Product, and R&D; Develop and monitor KPIs for operational excellence; Oversee laboratory quality systems, SOPs, and vendor relationships.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership
