Molecular diagnostics using the microbiome in animal health. Designed, executed, and launched a Direct To Consumer (DTC) genomic test--a microbiome test with a clinically actionable reporting goal. Responsible for bringing the NGS laboratory in-house, evaluating and sourcing the appropriate technology (16S rRNA sequencing - Illumina NextSeq & MiniSeq-150PE), designing and executing the appropriate assay to measure the microbiome. I reduced the turnaround time from 6-8 weeks to <2 weeks with a ten-fold increased processing volume while hiring and training a laboratory team.