Kiersten Lewin
Director of Plant Science & Laboratory Research at Crop One Holdings- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Crop One Holdings
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Plant Science & Laboratory Research
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Mar 2023 - Present
I currently participate in all aspects of product development and optimization, and applied plant science research in a modern, high-technology hydroponic farm. I direct and manage all laboratory activities and protocols as well as the environmental monitoring program, experimental research methods, and scheduling and protocol development for the CropOne Plant Science team. Other activities include experimental development, data monitoring, data analysis, plant nutritional R&D, Production QA assistance, providing support to multiple CropOne departments, screening new cultivars, and communicating with multiple external vendors. Show less
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Senior Manager of Plant Science & Laboratory Research
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Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
I participated in all aspects of product development and optimization, and applied plant science research in a modern, high-technology hydroponic farm. I manage all laboratory activities and protocols as well as the environmental monitoring program, experimental research methods, and scheduling for the CropOne Plant Science team. Other activities include experimental development, data monitoring, data analysis, plant nutritional R&D, Production QA assistance, providing support to multiple CropOne departments, screening new cultivars, and communicating with multiple external vendors. Show less
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Research Lab Manager
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
I participated in all aspects of product development and applied plant science research in a modern, high-technology hydroponic farm. I managed all laboratory activities and protocols as well as the environmental monitoring program and research scheduling for the CropOne Plant Science team. Other activities included experimental development, data monitoring, plant handling, harvesting, data analysis, coordinating with Production Leads and the Farm Manager, screening cultivars, and communicating with Fertilizer and Seed companies. Show less
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Plant Biology Research Associate
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2020
I participated in all aspects of product development and applied plant science research in a modern, high-technology hydroponic farm. Activities included experimental development, data monitoring, plant handling, harvesting, data analysis, coordinating with Production Leads, screening cultivars, communicating with Light, Fertilizer, and Seed companies, making media plates, using sterile technique, and collection of key phenotypic data.
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Plant Biology Research Assistant
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
I participated in all aspects of product development and applied plant science research in a modern, high-technology hydroponic farm. Activities included data monitoring, plant handling, harvesting, data analysis, experiments, and collection of key phenotypic data.
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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Horticulture Intern/Seasonal Staff
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May 2016 - Jan 2017
Assisted with daily maintenance in the gardens and other landscapes throughout the property, learned how to classify different types of plants and how to care for them, interacted on a daily basis with garden volunteers and the public. Assisted with daily maintenance in the gardens and other landscapes throughout the property, learned how to classify different types of plants and how to care for them, interacted on a daily basis with garden volunteers and the public.
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Cape Ann Whale Watch
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spring Intern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Learned about the organization and how they serve the public, learned how to photo identify humpback whales, read scientific articles about whales and teaching strategies, taught whalemoblie curriculum in schools and libraries, and interacted with people on the boat and helped present about the organization. Learned about the organization and how they serve the public, learned how to photo identify humpback whales, read scientific articles about whales and teaching strategies, taught whalemoblie curriculum in schools and libraries, and interacted with people on the boat and helped present about the organization.
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Gordon College
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Life Safety Assistant
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
Performed dorm room fire inspections, helped keep track of storm drain water depths, created evacuation maps, updated the schools' SDS website, helped the local fire department with fire drills throughout campus, checked the status of fire extinguishers and eye wash stations, and inspected emergency lights all around campus.
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
Worked with a Plant Biology Professor at Gordon studying wheat and androgenesis. We isolated wheat microspores and genetically altered them for androgenesis. Tasks included counting cell density, using a chemocytometer, making stock solution, using aseptic technique, using sterile filtrated solutions, and getting to know fluorescent microscopy.Published paper in Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology (ABB) titled “Developmental Dynamics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Microspores under Culture” Show less
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TA for Chemistry and Biology Departments
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Aug 2013 - May 2016
My Sophomore year I was a teaching assistant for Biology I: Cells & Genetics and Biology II: Animal Biology. My Junior year I was a teaching assistant for General Chemistry I. Senior year I was a teaching assistant for Modern Genetics. In all three positions I attended every lab and assisted the instructor. I graded the labs, set up, cleaned up, and taught students how to properly use the lab equipment.
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Mass Audubon
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Ecological Management Team Member
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Worked with a team of 14 people in the Sudbury, Lincoln, and Concord, MA area to remove water chestnut and American lotus in and along the Concord river and surrounding ponds. We canoed for 40 hours a week for 8 weeks and hand removed water chestnuts and American lotus's. Also in these 8 weeks, we took a few days to release Galerucella beetles along the Concord river to help control the purple loosestrife population. Worked with a team of 14 people in the Sudbury, Lincoln, and Concord, MA area to remove water chestnut and American lotus in and along the Concord river and surrounding ponds. We canoed for 40 hours a week for 8 weeks and hand removed water chestnuts and American lotus's. Also in these 8 weeks, we took a few days to release Galerucella beetles along the Concord river to help control the purple loosestrife population.
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Rex Lumber Company
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2013
Helped do research on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and International Wood Products Association (IWPA) for the company. I also helped with the company catalog, as well as cleaning the building, organizing orders, and taking customer service calls. Helped do research on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and International Wood Products Association (IWPA) for the company. I also helped with the company catalog, as well as cleaning the building, organizing orders, and taking customer service calls.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Gordon College
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General
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