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Come join us at GT Molecular!

We are a growing biotechnology company based in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. Our company was originally a Stanford University spin-out, and our products are underpinned by several patents. GT Molecular has grown considerably over time and our services and highly multiplexed assays have impacted fields such as cancer, infectious disease, and wastewater-based epidemiology.

Head of Operations - Biotech

GT Molecular   Fort Collins, Colorado, United States (On-site)

About GT Molecular

GT Molecular is a fast-growing biotechnology company and Stanford University spin-out headquartered in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. We deliver ultrasensitive multiplex digital PCR (dPCR) and qPCR assays powered by our proprietary chemistry—enabling superior sensitivity, robust multiplexing, and reliable detection at low concentrations. Our platforms support end-to-end testing services and commercial kits for oncology research, pathogen detection (SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, RSV, mpox, Polio, Measles, and more), illicit drug monitoring in wastewater, microbial source tracking, and emerging environmental testing (including PFAS/forever chemicals).

Our mission drives public health, environmental surveillance, and cancer research forward. With recent milestones like our CLIA laboratory, CDC’s NWSS Multi-Pathogen Assay Development Contract, expanding environmental services, and new hires in lab management and bioinformatics, we’re at a pivotal growth stage needing strong operational leadership to scale our proprietary dPCR technology across services and kits.

The Role

As Head of Operations, you will own and scale day-to-day execution across manufacturing, laboratory services, supply chain, quality, and facilities. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll build professional operations infrastructure to support rapid growth in PCR kit production and NGS / digital PCR testing services—with a focus on high-throughput workflows, operationalizing our proprietary dPCR chemistry for consistent performance, efficiency, compliance, and scalability in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead PCR kit manufacturing, including scaling production of multiplex dPCR and qPCR panels incorporating our proprietary chemistry (enzymes, formulations, and reagents); manage supply chain/vendor relationships, inventory, lot-to-lot consistency, and quality to meet demand from CLIA labs, academics, municipalities, and public health partners.
  • Optimize operations for microbiology and high-risk testing services, with emphasis on routine wastewater surveillance for pathogens and small molecules (e.g., illicit drugs) using our ultrasensitive dPCR platform and proprietary chemistry in CLIA/high-complexity labs; drive high-throughput workflow efficiency, capacity planning during volume surges, 24–48 hour turnaround, chain-of-custody, and biosafety (BSL-2+) compliance.
  • Drive technology transfer from R&D to Operations (including new dPCR assays and chemistry enhancements) and oversee implementation of LIMS systems to enhance throughput, data management, and process automation.
  • Collaborate closely with the part-time CLIA consultant (serving as Laboratory Director) and lab teams to integrate lab ops with company-wide processes—focusing on throughput, cost control, resource allocation, and non-technical scaling during growth phases.
  • Oversee quality systems and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, ISO 13485, FDA EUA/IVD pathways, or similar highly regulated environments a strong plus), risk management, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and services, ensuring proprietary chemistry integrity and assay performance.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment (e.g., quality, facilities, IT, automation, project management) with R&D, sales, bioinformatics, and finance to support revenue growth, forecast needs, and enable new service lines (e.g., deep sequencing and PFAS/environmental testing).
  • Build and mentor a growing operations team (production, lab ops, logistics, quality) with experience scaling high-throughput operations preferred.
  • Implement tools to eliminate bottlenecks, drive cost/efficiency gains, and manage budgets effectively.

Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years of progressive operations leadership in life sciences, ideally in molecular diagnostics, genomics, PCR/NGS manufacturing, clinical/reference labs, or biotech services (experience scaling operations during rapid growth a plus).
  • Leadership of high-throughput core facilities (e.g., NGS, mass spectrometry, proteomics, or molecular diagnostics cores) strongly preferred, with hands-on experience NGS, PCR multiplex assays, proprietary enzyme/chemistry platforms, pathogen/small molecule detection, technology transfer, and LIMS implementation also valued.
  • Strong knowledge of regulated workflows and quality/regulatory standards (CLIA/CAP, ISO 15189/13485, FDA oversight, or multi-site lab management a plus).
  • Proven ability to deliver fast turnaround in service labs and scale production without compromising quality.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills; comfortable working with scientific founders/CEOs and empowering technical teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Business); PhD, HCLD certification, or MBA preferred.
  • Fort Collins/Colorado-based or willing to relocate; excited about public health impact and the collaborative foothills lifestyle.

What We Offer

  • Base salary range: $160,000–$220,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Meaningful equity (ownership in a growing company), performance-based bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
  • High-impact role with direct CEO access during a key growth phase
  • Collaborative culture in scenic Fort Collins—outdoor access, innovative biotech community

How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note on why you’re passionate about scaling molecular diagnostics and wastewater/environmental testing operations to careers@gtmolecular.com (or apply via LinkedIn). Please include “Head of Operations” in the subject line. We encourage diverse applicants.

GT Molecular is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to hearing from you!

Bioinformatics Scientist

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, energizing environment with an interdisciplinary team of biochemists, programmers and oncologists? Are you interested in developing cutting-edge digital PCR and NGS solutions that can help cancer patients and detect harmful pathogens? — If so, read on!

Located next to the foothills in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, we are part of a very collaborative team and are passionate about the positive impact we make with our work.

The ideal candidate will contribute to building GTM’s proprietary bioinformatics pipelines. This will involve creating novel algorithms which analyze next generation sequencing data to provide improved outcomes for cancer patients and ad-hoc scripts to analyze massively parallel sequencing (NGS) genomic data.

The position requires a quantitative background in order to be able to define the appropriate algorithmic approach for a given problem. The position also requires a deep understanding of biology at the cellular and molecular level so you can interpret the results of your analyses within their biological context. The ability to communicate complex scientific ideas clearly and work well in a team environment is also essential. Prior experience combining novel and existing tools into effective pipelines is a plus. Some UI/UX design experience with Python and/or database work is desirable.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

  • PhD or MS plus equivalent experience in a quantitative field (e.g. computational/systems biology, biology, physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related field)
  • A solid understanding of algorithmic approaches to analyze genomic data as well as tools and genome databases. Candidates with working understanding of oncology genomics and targeted NGS will be prioritized.
  • A solid understanding of biology at the cellular and molecular level so you can interpret the results of your analyses within their biological context.
  • Strong experience in the use of a high-level programming language such as Python for complex data analysis, familiar working in Linux and cloud-compute environment.
  • An understanding of the statistical principles, machine learning methods and current best practices in high-throughput molecular data analysis.
  • Experience with building / supporting / using bioinformatic pipelines
  • Ability to quickly conceive and implement custom statistical methods and algorithms and apply them to large data sets
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas with an interdisciplinary team, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Also, We’d Like To See

  • Strong programming ability in Python or R, C++ or Rust also desirable
  • Proven software development proficiency, including version control systems such as Git
  • Strong understanding of mainstream molecular biology processes such as Illumina next-generation sequencing methods, nucleic acid purification and quantitation, PCR/qPCR, library preparation, DNA cloning
  • Knowledgeable about OOP concepts in Python.
  • Some UI/UX design
  • Ability to work on a cloud infrastructure
  • Creative problem solver who obsesses over finding useful information in data
  • A combination of mathematical depth with a good respect for the imperfections inherent in real-world data

To learn more,

Individuals seeking employment at GT Molecular are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Competitive salary, benefits and other incentives.

Wage Notice: $80,000 – $120,000+. Stock options are also available for the right candidate. The base salary offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

To apply for the position, please submit the following in PDF format at: www.gtmolecular.com/careers

  • Letter of motivation
  • Resume or Curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience. Please include code samples.

*** Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Local candidates preferred.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

“A career at GT Molecular offers an opportunity to work in an exciting and creative environment with an interdisciplinary team of individuals who are passionate about what they do.”
Senior NGS Research Scientist