Rachel Larson
About Rachel Larson
Rachel Larson is a Regional Business Manager for the Northwest at Vizgen, specializing in operational efficiency and data quality in next-generation sequencing. She has extensive experience in the genomics field, having held various sales and management roles at notable companies such as 10x Genomics, Illumina, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Work at Vizgen
Rachel Larson currently serves as the Regional Business Manager for the Northwest region at Vizgen. She has held this position since 2022, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and data quality in next-generation sequencing. Her role involves leveraging her expertise in spatial multi-omics and Vizgen’s MERSCOPE technology to drive business growth and support clients in the genomics field.
Previous Experience in Genomics Sales
Before her current role at Vizgen, Rachel Larson worked at several notable companies in the genomics and life sciences sectors. She was a Sales Executive at 10x Genomics from 2018 to 2021, a Senior Sales Specialist at Illumina from 2015 to 2018, and a Senior Genetic Testing Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2021 to 2022. Her experience spans various regions, including the Intermountain, Southwest, SoCal, Midwest, and LATAM.
Background in Life Sciences
Rachel Larson's career in life sciences began with her role as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Eli Lilly from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned to Sigma-Aldrich as a Life Science Representative from 2011 to 2012. Following that, she worked as an Account Manager for Diagnostics and Genomics at Agilent Technologies from 2012 to 2014, and later served as Regional Business Manager at BioNano Genomics, Inc. from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Larson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from Clemson University. Her educational background supports her expertise in spatial multi-omics, particularly with Vizgen’s MERSCOPE technology. This foundation in genetics complements her extensive experience in sales and business management within the genomics industry.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Rachel Larson has held various sales and management positions in the life sciences and genomics sectors. After her initial roles in pharmaceutical sales, she transitioned into the genomics field, where she has consistently focused on operational efficiency and data quality. Her roles have included Sales Associate at Sigma-Aldrich, Area Sales Director at Singular Genomics, and multiple positions at leading genomics companies.