Stefan Jenkins

Stefan Jenkins is a seasoned professional in analytical chemistry with extensive experience across various companies. Currently, as the Director of Analytical Chemistry at Manus since April 2025, Stefan previously held the same position at Inscripta, Inc. from January 2023 to April 2025, and served as Director of Analytics at Sestina Bio, LLC. from August 2022 to January 2023. Prior roles include Head of Analytics at iMicrobes, where Stefan optimized analytical workstreams and improved throughput significantly, and multiple positions at Zymergen, contributing to microbial biosynthesis projects. Stefan's earlier experience includes roles at Intrexon Corporation, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Agilent Technologies, Exelixis, and Qiagen Sciences, showcasing a strong background in mass spectrometry, microbial metabolomics, and field service engineering. Educational qualifications include an MS in Cell and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University and a BA in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.