Adam Gaustad

Adam Gaustad has a diverse work experience in the biotechnology and healthcare industry. Adam is currently working as an Associate Director of Product Development at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. In this role, they are responsible for the development and validation of diagnostic assays for oncology, gastrointestinal, and infectious diseases.

Prior to their current position, Adam worked at Illumina as a Staff Product Development Engineer and a Staff Design Quality Engineer. During their time at Illumina, they were involved in the design and development of DNA sequencing systems, library prep kits, and genomic analysis assays and software. Adam also led quality-related project support staff and ensured comprehensive and robust product design.

Before joining Illumina, Adam worked at Quest Diagnostics as a Senior Quality Engineer in IVD Product Development. In this role, they played a multifunctional role by acting as a liaison between manufacturing/development and quality assurance. Adam managed design and development teams and provided guidance to scientists on assay theory and concepts.

Adam also has experience working at Ohmx Corporation, where they held the positions of Team Lead in IVD Product Development and Scientist I. At Ohmx Corporation, they contributed to the development of a handheld and benchtop biosensor platform for diabetes mellitus diagnosis and monitoring. Adam was involved in various research and development activities, including experimental planning, assay optimization, and chemical and biological stability studies.

Additionally, Adam has experience working at Hammill Manufacturing, a contract manufacturing company in the orthopedic implant industry. During their time there, they gained expertise in manufacturing and design capabilities for surgical tools and implants.

Overall, Adam Gaustad has a strong background in product development, quality assurance, and assay design in the biotechnology and healthcare sector.

Adam Gaustad completed their Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan from 2005 to 2009. Adam later pursued a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at the same institution from 2008 to 2009. Adam Gaustad also holds a certification in Six Sigma Green Belt, although the details of the institution and the date of obtaining are unknown.