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Senior Laboratory Manager – Environmental Testing Services (PFAS Focus)

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.

We are passionate about positive impact in science and community health, committed to delivering tech that achieves practical solutions, and emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration with scientists, engineers, and professionals. As we expand our environmental testing capabilities — with a strong focus on PFAS (forever chemicals) alongside metals, analytical testing, and microbial assays — we are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Manager to lead this growing service line.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll build and scale high-quality testing workflows while collaborating closely with our sales, marketing, and R&D teams to drive customer adoption and revenue growth.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Hands-on leadership of environmental testing workflows, with primary focus on PFAS analysis using EPA-approved methods (e.g., EPA 533, 537.1, 1633).
• Directly supervise and execute testing for metals (ICP-MS/OES), general analytical chemistry, and some microbial assays.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, QA/QC programs, chain-of-custody protocols, and LIMS integration for sample intake, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accreditations (e.g., NELAC/TNI, ISO 17025) and drive certification processes as needed.
• Manage lab staff, including hiring, training, and mentoring a small team of technicians.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to support customer acquisition, method selection, and custom project design.
• Contribute to business development by leveraging industry connections and staying current on emerging contaminants and regulatory trends.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, or related field (PhD a plus). 7+ years of laboratory experience in environmental testing, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory/management role.
• Hands-on expertise with PFAS testing (EPA methods, LC-MS/MS or GC-MS), metals analysis (ICP-MS/OES), and general analytical techniques.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, method validation, and regulatory compliance in environmental labs.
• Experience with microbial testing (qPCR/dPCR preferred) and wastewater matrices a strong plus.
• Proven ability to build scalable lab operations, implement LIMS, and mentor teams.
• Preferred: Familiarity with emerging contaminants (e.g., 1,4-dioxane, pharmaceuticals); NELAC/TNI or ISO 17025 accreditation experience; exposure to cannabis/THC or other regulated testing. Established industry network in environmental testing or public health.
• Soft Skills: You are a true “doer” who thrives in a hands-on environment, loves rolling up your sleeves, and can directly contribute to running assays. Passionate about innovation in science and community health; collaborative team player with strong communication for interdisciplinary work; committed to mentoring and achieving practical solutions.

We would like to see:

• Experience testing for metals (e.g., ICP-MS), general analytical chemistry, and microbial assays (PCR for pathogens, microbial source tracking).

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($100,000–$140,000+, depending on experience)
• Bonus and stock options
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k)
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, impactful biotech company in a beautiful location

How to Apply

Please send your resume and letter of motivation to careers@gtmolecular.com with the subject line “Senior Laboratory Manager – Environmental Testing Application.”

Relocation assistance may be available to strong, non-local candidates.

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

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Microbiology Laboratory Associate

In this position, you will have direct training with a variety of instrumentation including digital PCR platforms, mass spec, NGS, as well as other functions in the company.

Primary Job Duties

• Process daily sample load, extracting nucleic acids and performing digital PCR.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records, following good documentation practices under ISO 13485.
• Support method optimization and lead new product on-boarding.
• Analyze all data generated within lab for reporting.
• Identify issues as they occur and provide troubleshooting guidance.
• Cross-train in other departments to support company growth.

Job Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in one of the following disciplines – Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or equivalent.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience in a molecular biology lab, or 1+ with M.S.
• Strong understanding of nucleic acid extraction techniques and quantitative/digital PCR.
• Ability to troubleshoot day-to-day and complex errors.
• Ability to learn sample preparation and testing on mass spec instrumentation under supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines
• Training peers on new protocols/methods.
• Good documentation skills and ability to write procedures and reports.
• Be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail.
• Engaged in the work we do as it impacts public health.

Desired:

• Relevant experience in a GMP or a CLIA lab environment
• Proficiency with Excel formulas/VBA.
• Experience with ERP, LIMS, or Quality Management Systems

Wage Notice: $50,000 – $70,000. The base salary offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Application Procedure

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format: careers@gtmolecular.com

• Letter of motivation
• Resume or Curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

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.

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.

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.