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Nicole Anderson

Lexington

Summary

Research associate with experience in academic and research settings, specializing in microbiology and genetics. Skilled in laboratory techniques, data interpretation, and research methodologies. Recognized for critical thinking, adaptability, and strong team collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Genetic Chemical Operations
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed and constructed over 50 novel plasmids to be transformed into yeast to optimize compound production in small scale fermentation

Research Technician

Demeetra AgBio
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Carried out agrobacterium-mediated transformation and managed tissue culture propagation of gene edited plants
  • Performed genetic analysis utilizing plant genomic DNA extraction, PCR, and Sanger sequencing data interpretation
  • Trained laboratory technicians

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center
  • Subject: Molecular Biology and Chemistry of Nicotiana tabacum
  • Analyzed 16S rRNA gene sequences from reference tobacco products using NCBI BLAST to identify and classify bacterial communities
  • Delivered presentation of research findings to faculty and students in the College of Agriculture

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center
  • Subject: Molecular Biology, applied plant physiology, and agronomy of Nicotiana tabacum, Artemisia annua, and Cannabis Sativa
  • Duties included greenhouse and field management, sample collection, training

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center
  • Subject: Alkaloid Content of Nicotiana tabacum
  • Duties included greenhouse and field management, sample collection, data entry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural And Medical Biotechnology

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2023

Skills

  • Plant Propagation
  • Greenhouse Maintenance
  • Field Maintenance
  • Biochemistry
  • SnapGene
  • Sterile Technique

Timeline

Research Associate

Genetic Chemical Operations
01.2024 - Current

Research Technician

Demeetra AgBio
01.2022 - 01.2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2020 - 01.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2020 - 01.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural And Medical Biotechnology

University of Kentucky

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