Summary
Jon Badalamenti is a project manager and microbiologist with 11 years of experience designing and delivering bespoke next-generation sequencing projects at the University of Minnesota Genomics Center. He combines deep expertise in genomics and bioinformatics with hands-on experience applying long-read sequencing to uncover hidden microbial functions, translating complex multi-omics datasets into actionable insights for academic and industry clients. Jon’s background as a postdoctoral researcher in environmental microbiology gives him a pragmatic understanding of experimental design, sample handling, and computational analysis pipelines. Based in Minneapolis, he is particularly focused on emerging long-read applications across environmental monitoring, public health, agriculture, and defense, and is adept at bridging wet-lab challenges with scalable bioinformatics solutions. An underappreciated strength is his ability to consult across sectors, tailoring sequencing strategies to diverse regulatory and operational constraints.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology, General, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology, General at Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State University