Natalie Whitfield
About Natalie Whitfield
Natalie Whitfield serves as the Senior Director of Laboratory Services at OpGen and has held the position since 2017. She has extensive experience in scientific and medical affairs, currently working at GenMark Diagnostics since 2018.
Work at OpGen
Natalie Whitfield has served as Senior Director of Laboratory Services at OpGen since 2017. In this role, she oversees laboratory operations and ensures compliance with industry standards. Her leadership contributes to the development and implementation of laboratory services that support the company's mission in molecular diagnostics.
Current Role at GenMark Diagnostics
Since 2018, Natalie Whitfield has held the position of Director of Scientific and Medical Affairs at GenMark Diagnostics in Carlsbad, California. In this capacity, she is responsible for guiding scientific and medical strategies, enhancing the company's diagnostic offerings, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Whitfield earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2002 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in scientific research and medical affairs, which she applies in her current and previous roles in the diagnostics industry.
Previous Experience at OpGen
Before her current position, Natalie Whitfield worked at OpGen as Director of Laboratory and Technical Operations from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she managed laboratory processes and technical operations, contributing to the company's advancements in molecular diagnostics.
Experience at Banner Health
From 2010 to 2013, Natalie Whitfield served as Division Manager for the Division of Clinical and Molecular Microbiology at Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona. Her responsibilities included overseeing clinical microbiology operations and implementing best practices in laboratory management.