Simon Helminski

Senior Molecular Applications Specialist, Clinical Dx

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Senior Molecular Applications Specialist, Clinical Dx at Diasorin
    Feb 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

    Proven consultant and trainer in leading Clinical Molecular Diagnostic labs to go live in an exceptionally dynamic sales environment, while establishing the highest quality of client relationships. • Subject Matter Expert in molecular SARS-CoV-2 EUA testing to facilitate the detection of Coronavirus (COVID-19). • Subject Matter Expert in high-throughput automation (Personalized Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis IVD). • Emphasis on driving a consultative selling process to ensure customer adoption of Molecular Dx assays, while generating additional revenue growth through new product lines. • Successfully contributed to the launch of 5 new IVD technologies and 20 assays.

  • Molecular Applications Specialist, Clinical Dx at Luminex Corporation
    Jun 2012 - Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Consistently demonstrate the ability to thrive in a high pressure and competitive environment with an intense drive to succeed. This approach combines in-depth scientific knowledge and strategic selling savvy to stay ahead of the curve in an ever changing market space. • Specializing in data acquisition and software analysis for Pharmacogenetics & Infectious Disease. • Expert in FDA-approved Multiplex (xTAG), ARIES, and MultiCode-RTx assays, Nanosphere Verigene, and their competitive counterparts. • Close partner with Clinical Trials, Regional Marketing, and R&D in the positioning of new technologies as they are launched. • Well practiced in the regulated LDT environment.

  • Craniofacial Development Research Associate at UC Davis Medical Center / Shriners Childrens Hospital
    2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

    Elucidated Craniofacial Development (Cleft lip) with a Novel Mutant Mouse Line. Dept. of Pathology and Lab Medicine

  • Cloner, Co-Op at Genentech
    Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 · 9 mos

    Preparation of Gene Expression/Cloning Plasmids for the Secretome Project. Part of a High-throughput receptor-ligand screening platform targeting therapeutic intervention. Depts. of Molecular Biology and Assay/Automation Technology

  • Molecular Biochemical Research Laboratory Manager at California State University, Sacramento
    2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

    CIMERA The Center for Interdisciplinary Molecular Biology: Education, Research and Advancement.