Helicos BioSciences Corporation announced today the appointment of William Cotter as Vice President of Operations. "As we approach receipt of our first commercial order, the commencement of manufacturing at Helicos represents a significant milestone towards the launch of the world's first single molecule genetic analyzer," said Steve Lombardi, Chief Operating Officer of Helicos. "Adding a proven leader in operations and process development like Bill Cotter completes a world-class management team. Bill's knowledge and expertise in manufacturing operations will help us deliver excellent levels of customer satisfaction."