Volta labs commercial recruitment
case study
Discover how SRC-Search helped Volta Labs expand globally by hiring commercial and support talent, accelerating the development of their cutting-edge sample preparation system.
The client
Volta labs
Volta Labs is a genomics applications company not just shaping the future of genomics – they are engineering it.
They have built a next-generation digital fluidics platform that redefines sample preparation, delivering unmatched performance, scalability, and consistency. Their technology is transforming the field, enabling scientists to move past the busywork and focus on the discoveries that drive biology forward.
At their core is a team of scientists and engineers united by a shared vision: a future where extracting biological insights is as simple as the push of a button. And they are making it happen.
Headquartered in Boston’s Seaport, Volta Labs is where innovation meets execution – a culture built on breaking silos, learning fast, and growing together.
In 2025, as Volta Labs prepared to enter the European market, they turned to SRC-Search for support. They needed a recruitment partner with deep local expertise to help navigate the region, attract the right people, and build a foundation for sustainable growth.
At a Glance
Challenge:
- To support its European expansion, Volta Labs needed to rapidly hire its first Field Application Scientists and Field Service Engineer – both critical early hires essential to supporting a growing customer base.
Our strategy:
- Conducted in-depth market mapping across EMEA to identify the right professionals within the genomics and automation ecosystem.
- Engaged specialized networks to attract experienced Field Application Scientists and Field Service Engineers with relevant platform and workflow expertise.
- Applied a tailored search approach to ensure strong cultural alignment with Volta Labs and its rapid growth trajectory.
- Executed an efficient hiring process to secure and onboard the right people quickly.
Results
Through our partnership, Volta Labs secured its first two critical hires in Europe – a Field Application Scientist and a Field Service Engineer. These were not just new positions; they marked the beginning of Volta’s strategic growth in the region.
Now embedded on the ground, these hires are strengthening Volta’s operational capabilities and helping deliver on its mission: to revolutionize genomics through innovative sample preparation solutions. Their expertise ensures Volta’s technology is both accessible and fully supported.
Customers across Europe now benefit from local technical knowledge and hands-on guidance at every stage of implementation – turning expansion into real impact.
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