John Mackay
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Peter Mourits
John successfully developed a Psa DNA test for us using high resolution PCR. The test was revolutionary and added significant value to our work around identifying and managing Psa in kiwifruit. I have no hesitation in recommending John as a consultant with expertise in PCR technology.
LinkedIn User
John is an excellent colleague. Clear headed, experienced with an very good appreciation of clinical medicine and how his field integrates into it. He is well networked and can see a clear vision to the future.
Peter Mourits
John successfully developed a Psa DNA test for us using high resolution PCR. The test was revolutionary and added significant value to our work around identifying and managing Psa in kiwifruit. I have no hesitation in recommending John as a consultant with expertise in PCR technology.
LinkedIn User
John is an excellent colleague. Clear headed, experienced with an very good appreciation of clinical medicine and how his field integrates into it. He is well networked and can see a clear vision to the future.
Peter Mourits
John successfully developed a Psa DNA test for us using high resolution PCR. The test was revolutionary and added significant value to our work around identifying and managing Psa in kiwifruit. I have no hesitation in recommending John as a consultant with expertise in PCR technology.
LinkedIn User
John is an excellent colleague. Clear headed, experienced with an very good appreciation of clinical medicine and how his field integrates into it. He is well networked and can see a clear vision to the future.
Peter Mourits
John successfully developed a Psa DNA test for us using high resolution PCR. The test was revolutionary and added significant value to our work around identifying and managing Psa in kiwifruit. I have no hesitation in recommending John as a consultant with expertise in PCR technology.
LinkedIn User
John is an excellent colleague. Clear headed, experienced with an very good appreciation of clinical medicine and how his field integrates into it. He is well networked and can see a clear vision to the future.
Experience
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dnature diagnostics & research Ltd
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New Zealand
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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technical director
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Mar 2010 - Present
Working in a specialist PCR, qPCR and molecular biology company, assisting with product and equipment sales and application support. I also oversee our molecular testing and research laboratory – using qPCR, high resolution melting and sequencing to help solve industry issues: wine/beer and cider spoilage, bee pathogens and antibiotic resistance in kiwifruit Psa being a few examples. Designed and worked with a team to validate qPCR tests for the detection and differentiation of manuka and kanuka in New Zealand honeys and developed the first DNA extraction protocols for small honey volumes now in use by industry. Conceived the Foster method for American Foulbrood testing in beehives (non-disruptive sampling) and now introduced to industry. Show less
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Linnaeus
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Molecular Biologist / Business Development
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Oct 2006 - May 2010
Design and development of new diagnostic assays for grapevine viruses, high value crops as well as other real-time PCR assays for rapid diagnostics. Used strong interest in high resolution melting for first fingerprinting application (grapevines and olives). Laboratory business development to find and develop commercially viable applications. Design and development of new diagnostic assays for grapevine viruses, high value crops as well as other real-time PCR assays for rapid diagnostics. Used strong interest in high resolution melting for first fingerprinting application (grapevines and olives). Laboratory business development to find and develop commercially viable applications.
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Roche Diagnostics
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Product Manager - Applied Science
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Mar 2003 - Oct 2006
Managing the Roche Applied Science range - qPCR, including the launch of the LightCycler 480 to NZ, nucleic acid isolation (incl automation), core reagents and the early introduction of 454 sequencing Managing the Roche Applied Science range - qPCR, including the launch of the LightCycler 480 to NZ, nucleic acid isolation (incl automation), core reagents and the early introduction of 454 sequencing
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Applications specialist - Molecular Diagnostics & Applied Science
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1998 - 2003
Introduction and training of people (most new to all PCR) on the AMPLICOR and COBAS Amplicor systems for chlamydia, HIV, Hepatitis B and C. Also training, troubleshooting and assay development for real-time PCR on LightCycler systems. Introduction and training of people (most new to all PCR) on the AMPLICOR and COBAS Amplicor systems for chlamydia, HIV, Hepatitis B and C. Also training, troubleshooting and assay development for real-time PCR on LightCycler systems.
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Boehringer Mannheim
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Spain
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Research Services
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Sales
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Jan 1996 - 1998
Sales of reagents to academic and diagnostic laboratories - PCR, DNA/RNA sample prep, enzymes Sales of reagents to academic and diagnostic laboratories - PCR, DNA/RNA sample prep, enzymes
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Education
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University of Otago
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