John Kustra
About John Kustra
John Kustra serves as the Director of Sales at Opentrons Labworks Inc., where he leads the Global Direct Sales team and focuses on life science applications. He has extensive experience in sales and quality control, having previously worked at notable companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.
Current Role at Opentrons Labworks Inc.
John Kustra serves as the Director of Sales at Opentrons Labworks Inc. since 2021. In this role, he leads the Global Direct Sales team, focusing on life science applications including PCR, NGS, and mRNA extraction. His responsibilities include developing and executing strategic plans to drive growth during the company's expansion phase in the life sciences sector. Kustra actively addresses customer issues related to automation in life science applications, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Before joining Opentrons, Kustra held various positions in sales and management across several organizations. He worked at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. as a Regional Sales Manager from 2018 to 2021 and as an Instrument Sales Specialist from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he served as an Area Business Manager from 2015 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a role as Sales Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2005 to 2011 and as a Sales Representative from 2002 to 2004.
Educational Background in Chemistry
John Kustra studied Chemistry at Washington & Jefferson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1995 to 1999. This educational foundation in chemistry has supported his career in sales within the life sciences and laboratory equipment sectors.
Early Career at Johnson & Johnson
Kustra began his professional career as a Quality Control Chemist at Johnson & Johnson, where he worked for one year from 2000 to 2001. This early experience in quality control provided him with a strong understanding of laboratory processes and standards.