Experience

ATCC

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Research Scientist

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2013

  As a collection scientist I supervised biologists in accessioning, validating, and trouble-shooting prokaryotic deposits. I worked with depositors worldwide and participated in quality assurance. I also ran an independent research program in collaboration with colleagues and external researchers.

• Research scientist

  • Jul 2001 - Mar 2007

  Conducted independent, externally funded research, worked with bioinformatics team to support Collections and corporate goals.



Ribosomal Database Project

• Michigan State University

• Research Scientist

  • May 1998 - Jun 2001

  Curated sequences in the database, maintained the alignment and developednew ways to present data and phylogenies. Collaborated with the Bergey's Trust in putting the new edition of the Manual of Systematic Bacteriology on a phylogenetic footing. Curated sequences in the database, maintained the alignment and developednew ways to present data and phylogenies. Collaborated with the Bergey's Trust in putting the new edition of the Manual of Systematic Bacteriology on a phylogenetic footing.



Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University

• Michigan State University

• Visiting Scholar

  • May 1995 - May 1998

  Used ribosomal DNA sequence analysis to explore the spirochete community of the gut in the termite Reticulitermes flavipes. Applied methods from community ecology to shed light on the structure of this community. Used ribosomal DNA sequence analysis to explore the spirochete community of the gut in the termite Reticulitermes flavipes. Applied methods from community ecology to shed light on the structure of this community.