Robert Severinsen
About Robert Severinsen
Robert Severinsen serves as the Director of Laboratory Operations at Sera Prognostics, where he is responsible for the operational design of testing phases and the implementation of new technologies in an accredited laboratory. He has extensive experience in laboratory management and has previously held positions at FedEx, ARUP Laboratories, and Utah State University.
Work at Sera Prognostics
Robert Severinsen has been serving as the Director of Laboratory Operations at Sera Prognostics since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the operational design and architecture of the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. He oversees the design and implementation of new technologies for existing diagnostic tests within a CAP/CLIA/NYDOH accredited laboratory. His leadership is integral to the strategic and tactical vision of the company, which focuses on women's health and proteomics.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Operations
Before his current position, Robert Severinsen held several roles in laboratory operations. He worked as a Senior Laboratory Manager at Sera Prognostics from 2016 to 2020 and as a Laboratory Supervisor from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a Technologist II at ARUP Laboratories from 2009 to 2013. His early career included a position as an Inorganic Chemistry Research Associate at Utah State University from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Robert Severinsen studied Chemistry at Utah State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2006 to 2009. He also studied Biology at Salt Lake Community College, obtaining an Associate of Science degree from 2003 to 2006. He holds ASCP certification as a chemist, with a specialization in instrumentation techniques such as HPLC and LC MS/MS.
Career Background at FedEx
Before entering the laboratory field, Robert Severinsen worked at FedEx as a Dangerous Goods Specialist from 2003 to 2006. This role involved ensuring compliance with regulations related to the transportation of hazardous materials.