Bethany MacDonald

Research Project Manager at The Jackson Laboratory
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bar Harbor, Maine, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Project Manager
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Bar Harbor, Maine, United States Dr. Catherine Kaczorowski Lab

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Scientific Researcher
      • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

      Newark, California, United States • Supporting in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. • Set up a new animal facility with design and purchasing essential consumables and equipment. Drafting an entire animal protocol for IACUC committee revision. • Cell differentiation method development and confirmation of cell specific marker expression by immunohistochemistry (Zeiss Axio Observer 7). • Performing activity assays on a chimeric enzyme (SpectraMax M5). • Analysis of cytokine expression… Show more • Supporting in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. • Set up a new animal facility with design and purchasing essential consumables and equipment. Drafting an entire animal protocol for IACUC committee revision. • Cell differentiation method development and confirmation of cell specific marker expression by immunohistochemistry (Zeiss Axio Observer 7). • Performing activity assays on a chimeric enzyme (SpectraMax M5). • Analysis of cytokine expression by ELISA (Protein Simple ELLA). • Maintaining a scientific lab notebook and reporting scientific results to superiors. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Student Research Assistant
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

      Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Thesis: Delivering fluorescent polymeric dendrimer nanoparticles complexed with a bioluminescent plasmid to target astrocytes in vivo and in vitro. • Collaborated and contributed to research projects, providing innovative solutions to issues while coordinating with up to 14 cross-functional individuals in deadline-focused environment. • Handled and supported in vivo and in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, earning praise for diligence, dedication, and… Show more Thesis: Delivering fluorescent polymeric dendrimer nanoparticles complexed with a bioluminescent plasmid to target astrocytes in vivo and in vitro. • Collaborated and contributed to research projects, providing innovative solutions to issues while coordinating with up to 14 cross-functional individuals in deadline-focused environment. • Handled and supported in vivo and in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, earning praise for diligence, dedication, and attention to detail. • Maintained consistent reporting and coached undergraduate projects and research. • Transfection of dendrimer nanoparticles complex in vitro and in vivo to astrocytes and neurons. • Zeiss Axioimager M1 Microscope Imaging. Show less

    • Research Volunteer
      • Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

      Central Michigan University • IVIS Spectrum In Vivo Imaging System for fluorescence and bioluminescent imaging. • Isolation and culture of rat and mouse embryonic primary cells. • Immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry of NeuN, IBA1, SOX2, LUC2, Doublecortin, and GFAP. • In vivo behavior tasks: CatWalk XT, Open Field, Novel Object Recognition, Elevated Plus Maze, Barnes Maze, and Rotarod.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Certified Nursing Assistant
      • May 2018 - Sep 2018

      Mt Pleasant MI • Provided nursing assistance to residents, ensuring the best possible support in a high-stress environment. • Expanded understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, maintaining complete confidentiality.

    • Restaurants
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Server
      • Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

      Mt Pleasant MI

Education

  • Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan
    Master of Science - MS, Neuroscience
    2019 - 2021
  • Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan
    Bachelor’s Degree, Neuroscience
    2015 - 2019

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