COO
Alturas Analytics, Inc.
Dr. Jennifer Zimmer is the Chief Operating Officer at Alturas Analytics, Inc., where she brings over 25 years of experience in bioanalysis and a deep passion for science and collaboration. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She later completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Dr. Zimmer joined Alturas more than 20 years ago, starting in the lab where she worked hands-on with bioanalytical methods and complex biological samples. Her curiosity and drive quickly led her to roles that connected science with strategy, working directly with sponsors as the lead bioanalytical scientist for their drug development programs.
After serving as Laboratory Director, she stepped into the role of COO, where she now helps shape the company’s direction alongside rest of the executive team. Her leadership is grounded in a strong understanding of the science, a commitment to quality, and a genuine care for the people she works with—both inside and outside the organization.