Exhibit 99.9

November 13, 2023

Standard BioTools Inc.

2 Tower Place, Suite 2000

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Consent of Person Named as About to Become Director

Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, I hereby consent to my being named in the registration statement on Form S-4 of Standard BioTools Inc. (the “Company”), and all amendments thereto (the “Registration Statement”), and any related prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or related proxy statement filed pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (including any amendments or supplements thereto), as a person anticipated to become a director of the Company upon completion of the merger described therein, and to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tom Carey

Tom Carey