Jordan Williams, Ph.D.
About Jordan Williams, Ph.D.
Jordan Williams, Ph.D., is a Senior Manager and Field Application Scientist at Singular Genomics, with a background in molecular biology and extensive experience in application science across various organizations.
Work at Singular Genomics
Jordan Williams, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Manager, Field Application Scientist at Singular Genomics. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in San Diego, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing field applications and providing scientific support to clients. His expertise in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing techniques contributes to the company's mission of advancing genomic technology.
Previous Experience in the Biotechnology Industry
Prior to his current role, Jordan worked at Invitae as a West Coast Field Application Specialist from 2017 to 2021. He also briefly served as a Senior Field Application Scientist at Invitae in 2021. Before that, he was a Principal Scientist at Diversified NANO Solutions Corporation for one year in 2016. These positions allowed him to develop a strong foundation in application science and client engagement within the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Jordan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and Chemistry at Harvey Mudd College from 2005 to 2009. His academic training includes specialized study in next-generation sequencing techniques and the detection of rare germline mutations.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Jordan has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Southern California in 2011 and 2015. During his time as a PhD Graduate Intern at USC, he contributed to research and academic projects. He also organized multiple conferences, including career conferences and annual department retreats, and maintained the presidency of two graduate-level student organizations for three consecutive years.
Laboratory Experience
Before pursuing his advanced degrees, Jordan gained practical laboratory experience as a Laboratory Technician at Focus Diagnostics from 2009 to 2010. This role provided him with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and operations, further enhancing his skills in the field of molecular biology.