Manager, xPLORE Lab LTG

Published on: Jun 13, 2025

Country: United States

Location: Austin, Texas

Company: Luminex Corporation

Job Category: Others

Employment type: Regular Full Time

Req ID: 7056

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.

Our broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions, made available thanks to ongoing investments in research, positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the "Diagnostics Specialist."

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Position Summary

The Manager, xPLORE Lab LTG reports into the Senior Director, Scientific Solutions and is a key member of the LTG global leadership team. This person serves as the LTG scientific liaison and scientific advisor to multiple departments within Luminex, Partner Management, LTG global commercial organization and leads xPLORE lab and its strategic direction. The Manager, xPLORE Lab leads all scientist-to-scientist collaboration to advance customers' and partners' success in applying Luminex's xMAP technology to achieve market development objectives. The Manager will collaborate with LTG Sales and Marketing leadership to create and deliver effective field-based communications that are aligned with organizational goals to improve customer relationships and achieve revenue growth for Luminex shareholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management of FAS and xPLORE lab scientists and supporting staff

Provide scientific oversight of assay development, validation, and analysis of samples conducted by the xPLORE lab and field based work supported by FAS scientists

Work closely with Luminex partners to provide scientific support of partner assays and promote collaborative efforts with the partners that advance Luminex technology

Maintain alignment with Sales leadership to ensure that the Sales groups are properly oriented to successfully promote Luminex technologies, partner content, and to secure business with current and prospective customers

Drive lead generation and conversion by working with customers to find the best solutions and work to turn these opportunities into contracts for the xPLORE lab and FAS groups.

Attend key scientific conferences to increase customer awareness and knowledge, present xPLORE lab work, and to increase personal knowledge of biotechnology and life science fields

Identify and oversee the implementation of quality systems, SOPs, and up to date training programs for the xPLORE lab

Support the development and execution of Marketing materials (content) to ensure xPLORE lab and FAS capabilities are well described and understood by customers

Assist in identifying and managing key opinion leaders who can help promote Luminex technologies

Manage time and expenses in alignment with business priorities

Lead and/or contribute to other initiatives and programs as identified, given Luminex’s fast-paced and high-growth environment

Lead and develop a team of Field Applications Specialists with a principal goal of proliferating our technology through quality training programs, lasting relationships, and a commitment to help customers obtain their goals in a regulatory-compliant manner

Champion projects that collaborate cross-functionally with all departments at Luminex to align business processes and communications that benefit customers and keep the customers’ interests and the corporate interests well balanced

Manage and drive the delivery of training and education for new and existing customers on software, instrumentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, assay kits, assay design, development for Luminex Products including applications in immunoassay (protein), and nucleic acid detection

Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in the Life Sciences and 4-6 years related experience and/or training

Master's Degree in Life sciences with 2-4 years related experience and/or training

Ph.D. in Life sciences with 2-3 years related experience and/or training

4+ Years relevant work experience

2+ Years Method development and assay validation experience using luminex technology

2+ Years Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

2+ Years Field experience working with scientists that use Luminex technology to support research and drug development

2+ Years Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

Training and Skills

Detailed knowledge of the internet and social media venues

Experience with CRM (SalesForce.com) and marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, etc.)

Highly organized with proven time management and prioritization skills

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Ability to work collaboratively with various teams to achieve the organizational goals

Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines

Self-starter with proven record of continual learning and growth

Excellent communication skills

Executive presence, credibility and poise

Results-oriented and dedicated to providing high quality customer service

Travel Requirements

20% Domestic and International travel may be necessary

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at hrtalent@diasorin.com or 1-800-328-1482 to request an accommodation.

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