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Director of Research

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$125k–$200k/yr

Senior$13M raised

Director of Research – BiomeSense 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 app…

Skills: Metagenomics, Metatranscriptomics, NGS Technologies, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Operations

BiomeSense logoBiomeSense

Head of Research

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$125k–$200k/yr

Senior$13M raised

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 microbi…

Skills: Metagenomics, Metatranscriptomics, Next Generation Sequencing, Laboratory Operations, Multi-omics Pipeline Design

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Head of Engineering

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior+$13M raised

Head of Engineering Compensation: $125K– $200K salary, up to 1.0% equity stock options Full benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leave About BiomeSense BiomeSense is a life sciences startup applying gut mi…

Skills: Hardware Engineering, CAD, Electromechanical Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Leadership

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Director of Research

BiomeSense

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $125k–$200k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Health coverage, Paid time off, Parental leave, Equity stock options
  • Posted 36d ago
  • Apply by Sep 22
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead laboratory operations and research to drive a sample-to-answer multi-omics platform. This includes designing molecular pipelines, overseeing scalable workflows, and translating scientific insights into business strategies for executive leadership.

Requirements

Requires a PhD or MS in molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field with over 5 years of industry experience. Candidates must possess deep expertise in metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and NGS technologies with a proven ability to lead scientific teams.

Full job description

Director of Research – BiomeSense
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
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

Related keywords

BiomeSenseGut MicrobiomePersonalized MedicineMulti-omicsMetagenomicsMetatranscriptomicsNGSMolecular BiologyMicrobiologyFecal SamplesLife SciencesLaboratory ManagementBiotech StartupData InterpretationScientific Rigor

About BiomeSense

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Developing novel tools to enable the routine, low-cost analysis of human microbiome data.

Industry
Biotechnology
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
4,524
Total funding
$13M

BiomeSense is a pioneering life sciences startup focused on harnessing the power of the gut microbiome to revolutionize personalized medicine. With our breakthrough technologies GutLab and MetaBiome, we are setting new standards in microbiome data analysis and interpretation, enabling unprecedented insights to understand & leverage the microbiome for human health.

Offices: 2242 W Harrison St, 201, Chicago, Illinois 60612, US

Health CareBiotechnologyLife ScienceAnalyticsMedicalBioinformatics
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About BiomeSense

LinkedInVisit site

Developing novel tools to enable the routine, low-cost analysis of human microbiome data.

Industry
Biotechnology
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
4,524
Total funding
$13M

BiomeSense is a pioneering life sciences startup focused on harnessing the power of the gut microbiome to revolutionize personalized medicine. With our breakthrough technologies GutLab and MetaBiome, we are setting new standards in microbiome data analysis and interpretation, enabling unprecedented insights to understand & leverage the microbiome for human health.

Offices: 2242 W Harrison St, 201, Chicago, Illinois 60612, US

Health CareBiotechnologyLife ScienceAnalyticsMedicalBioinformatics
View all jobs at BiomeSense

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