John Walker

John Walker is a seasoned professional in the field of chemical process development and chemical sciences, currently serving as Senior Manager of Chemical Process Development at 10x Genomics since September 2024. Prior to this role, Walker held various leadership positions at Synthego Corporation, including Vice President of Chemical Sciences, where significant contributions included originating all chemically synthesized products and developing long-term product strategies. Walker's previous experience encompasses roles at Biodesy, Inc. as Senior Scientist in Product Development, Bio-Rad Laboratories in the Applications & New Technologies Evaluation group, and as Associate Director at Qiagen, where integration of innovative technologies into product portfolios was achieved. Walker's career began at Protogene Laboratories as Senior Scientist in Chemistry Development, focusing on DNA Microarrays. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Michigan, complemented by a B.A. in Chemistry from The University of Akron.