Michael Gétaz

Michael Gétaz is an experienced professional in the fields of microbiology, genomics, and sales. Michael began a career as a scientific assistant at Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon research station ART, focusing on fungal diversity in clover plant rhizospheres. Following this, significant roles included serving as a scientific assistant at ZHAW Zurich University, where responsibilities encompassed next-generation sequencing, molecular biology, and project management. Michael also demonstrated teaching expertise as a substitute teacher and held positions in the food service industry, including as a crew trainer at McDonald's Corporation. Transitioning to the commercial sector, Michael worked with Illumina, first as a senior technical sales specialist and later as a senior territory account manager, leveraging extensive knowledge gained through academic pursuits including a Doctor of Natural Sciences degree from the University of Zürich.