Songnian Liu, Ph.D.

Songnian Liu, Ph.D. has extensive work experience in the field of biology and lab automation. Songnian is currently working as a Field Application Scientist at Opentrons Labworks Inc., where they are responsible for managing a liquid handling robot portfolio and coordinating post-sale onboarding training for customers. Songnian has also contributed to sales revenue and established strong customer relationships. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Account Manager at GenScript. Songnian has also held teaching positions as a Biology Instructor at Quinnipiac University and Rappahannock Community College. Songnian has conducted research as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Virginia Commonwealth University and as a Research Associate at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Songnian has a strong background in molecular biology and has guided students and technicians in assay development and laboratory quality assurance.

Songnian Liu, Ph.D. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from Shandong University, where they studied from 2005 to 2009. Songnian went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in General Biology at Clark University from 2009 to 2015. In addition to their academic accomplishments, Dr. Liu has obtained certifications in Customer Analytics and Improving Communication Skills from Wharton Online, in April 2021 and December 2020 respectively.