Robert Iraheta is an experienced molecular technologist specializing in qPCR. Working in a start-up environment has accelerated Robert's skill-set and position into a key laboratory scientist. Excelsior Diagnostics, a comprehensive PCR laboratory, was one of the first commercial labs in the US offering Covid-19 testing. Vetranomix, is a first to market veterinary molecular lab, offering qPCR in the animal health space. Experience from these companies yield skills in molecular biology, human and animal genetics, PCR techniques and DNA/ RNA isolation.