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Head of Research

BiomeSense

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Biology, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional, Health Plan, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Operations Research, Product Planning, Scalable System Development, Scientific Research, Startup
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
27 days ago
Head of ResearchCompensation: $125K– $200K salary, up to 1% equity stock optionsFull benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leaveAbout BiomeSenseBiomeSense 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 SummaryLead 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
Qualifications
  • 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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