Pacific Biosciences: Eric Schaefer

On May 26, Pacific Biosciences appointed Eric Schaefer to the role of vice president and chief accounting officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Susan Barnes as the principal accounting officer.

Schaefer previously served as PacBio's senior director, corporate controller. He joined the firm in 2012 from PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a certified public accountant.