Abel Gutierrez

Abel Gutierrez has over 18 years of work experience in various roles within the life sciences industry. Abel is currently the Director of Sales, West at Complete Genomics Inc., a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Sales and Business Development at a Life Science SaaS Company from May 2021 to April 2023.

Abel's previous experience includes working as a Sales Executive at 10X Genomics from January 2019 to May 2021, and as a Regional Account Manager at NanoString Technologies, Inc. from January 2017 to January 2019. Abel also had roles at Life Technologies, where they served as an Account Manager from October 2011 to December 2016, and as a Senior Inside Sales Representative from January 2010 to September 2011.

Earlier in their career, Abel worked as an RA IV - HTS Assay Development at The Scripps Research Institute from June 2009 to January 2010. Abel also served as the Director of Technical Applications at V & P Scientific from July 2007 to June 2009, and as a Scientist at aTyr Pharma from October 2006 to July 2007. Additionally, they held the position of President at Triton Investment Group from June 2005 to June 2007.

Abel's involvement in the UCSD Nu Alpha Kappa Alumni Association included serving on the Board of Directors starting in January 2002, as well as being President of the organization from January 2000 to January 2002.

Abel Gutierrez received their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UC San Diego, where they attended from 1993 to 1999.