Head of Research
$125k - $200kBiomeSense
Job Description
Job Description
Head of Research
Compensation: $125K– $200K salary, up to 1% equity stock options
Full benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leave
BiomeSense is a life sciences startup applying gut microbiome technologies (GutLab, MetaBiome) to advance personalized medicine. We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by LabCorp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation & Emil Capital Partners. Role Summary
Lead Laboratory Operations and Research, driving our sample-to-answer multi-omics platform with direct accountability to company leadership across metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and operational scalability. Key Responsibilities
- Design, validate, and optimize molecular multi-omics pipelines for fecal samples, ensuring both scientific rigor and alignment with company strategy
- Build and oversee scalable, operationally efficient, sample-handling workflows
- Translate scientific insights into strategic priorities for executive leadership
- Lead scientific input into product roadmaps and cross-functional initiatives
- Clearly translate complex scientific topics into actionable insights for company leadership on scientific matters for business strategy and investor-facing discussions
- Mentor junior scientists and research associates; build a high-performing lab culture aligned with company objectives
- PhD or MS in molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in industry settings
- Deep expertise in metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, or related '-omics' fields, with hands-on experience in NGS technologies and data interpretation
- Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor scientific teams in high-intensity environments
- Structured, decisive & execution-oriented with high accountability
- Strategic thinker with an ownership mentality, who thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments
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