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
2024.01 - 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
2022.01 - 2024.01
- 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
2020.01 - 2022.01
- 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
2020.01 - 2022.01
- 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
2019.01 - 2020.01
- 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, KY2023-05
Skills
- Plant Propagation
- Greenhouse Maintenance
- Field Maintenance
- Biochemistry
- SnapGene
- Sterile Technique
Timeline
Research Associate
Genetic Chemical Operations
2024.01 - Current
Research Technician
Demeetra AgBio
2022.01 - 2024.01
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
2020.01 - 2022.01
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
2020.01 - 2022.01
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
2019.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural And Medical Biotechnology
University of Kentucky