John Klejnot
About John Klejnot
John Klejnot is an Application Scientist at Dotmatics with nearly a decade of experience in genomics and next-generation sequencing data analysis. He previously held various roles at Illumina, contributing to bioinformatics support and enhancing customer engagement through clear communication of complex concepts.
Work at Dotmatics
John Klejnot has been employed at Dotmatics as an Application Scientist since 2020. In this role, he operates from San Diego, California, and contributes to various projects that require his bioinformatics expertise. His responsibilities include providing cross-functional support to teams such as Sales, Marketing, Research and Development, and Quality Control. This collaboration helps to enhance the overall success of the organization by leveraging his knowledge in bioinformatics.
Previous Experience at Illumina
Prior to his current role, John Klejnot held several positions at Illumina, where he accumulated extensive experience in bioinformatics. He served as a Bioinformatics Scientist from 2012 to 2013, followed by a position as Bioinformatics Support Scientist from 2014 to 2016. He continued to advance his career at Illumina, taking on the role of Bioinformatics Support Scientist 2 from 2017 to 2018, and later as a Bioinformatics Scientist 2 for 10 months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Technical Applications Scientist for one year from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
John Klejnot holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He furthered his education by obtaining a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His academic background, combined with nearly a decade of experience in Genomics and Next-Gen Sequencing data analysis, equips him with the ability to make complex bioinformatics concepts accessible to a diverse audience, enhancing customer understanding and engagement.
Background
John Klejnot has a solid foundation in bioinformatics, having worked in various capacities within the field since 2010. His career began at Illumina, where he gained significant experience and expertise in bioinformatics applications. Over the years, he has developed skills that allow him to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad audience, which is essential in his current role at Dotmatics.