The Role
Lead laboratory operations and research for a sample-to-answer multi-omics platform, designing and validating molecular pipelines for fecal samples, building scalable workflows, providing scientific input to product roadmaps and leadership, and mentoring junior scientists to create a high-performing lab aligned with company strategy.
Summary Generated by Built In
Head of Research
Compensation: $125K– $200K salary, up to 1% equity stock options
Full benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leave
About BiomeSense
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
Compensation: $125K– $200K salary, up to 1% equity stock options
Full benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leave
About BiomeSense
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
Skills Required
- PhD or MS in molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience
- Deep expertise in metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, or related '-omics' fields
- Hands-on experience with 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 ownership mentality who thrives under pressure
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The Company
What We Do
BiomeSense is a biotechnology company developing an integrated biosensor and AI-powered platform to massively scale the collection and analysis of gut microbiome data. By leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, the company provides continuous, longitudinal insights into the human microbiome to unlock the full potential of precision medicine and personalized healthcare solutions.
