Point-of-care molecular diagnostics company Atlas Genetics has hired Bob Johnston as chief financial officer.

Johnston will be based in Atlas’ recently opened Boston office.

John Clarkson, chief executive of Bath-head quartered Atlas, said: “We are delighted to welcome Bob to Atlas Genetics.  With the CE mark for our first product expected shortly, Bob’s broad experience in the life sciences industry will be invaluable to Atlas Genetics as we enter our next phase of growth.”