Ronnie LaCombe, PhD
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Experience
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Eurofins Viracor
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United States
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Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Scientist I
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Feb 2023 - Present
• Leadership of assay generation, design, development and validation efforts • Provide leadership, supervision and technical guidance/oversight for Research Scientists, and for projects that these scientists are leading and contributing to ensure program productivity and efficiency • Collaborate with other departments and business units to work towards organization goals
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Research Scientist III
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May 2021 - Feb 2023
• Leads design, development, and execution of research projects with little to no assistance from senior management• Analyzes and interprets data independently• Independently writes development/validation plans and project reports• Instructs other scientists and leads their development• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals• Prepare data for presentation at scientific meetings or for client presentations
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Quest Diagnostics
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Technologist
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Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
• Lead technologist for Thermo Fisher Amplitude Solutions validation for SARS-CoV-2 testing, including validating alternate sample types and extended sample stability. • Accurately performs molecular diagnostics tests for SARS-CoV-2, HBV, HPV, HIV, Group A and B Streptococcus, MRSA, C. difficile, and influenza A and B using Hologic Panther, Roche cobas 6800 and 8800, Cepheid, and Thermo Fisher Amplitude Solutions analyzers. • Trained 7 employees on sample preparation and instrument operation using Best Laboratory Practices. • Developed a filing system to store test results in an accessible and easily searchable format. Show less
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Biology Instructor
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
University instructor leading 46 students in Introduction to Biological Systems with Laboratory covering biological diversity from the cellular to population levels, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, experimental design, and scientific writing to present research findings. University instructor leading 46 students in Introduction to Biological Systems with Laboratory covering biological diversity from the cellular to population levels, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, experimental design, and scientific writing to present research findings.
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Teaching Assistant for BioSci2200: General Genetics and BioSci 2300: Introduction to Cell Biology.• Creative problem solver recognized for adaptability and flexibility in teaching style in response to student needs through a student nominated TA Choice Award.• Teamwork and conflict resolution skills demonstrated by working collaboratively with the course professors to create course material and integrate new technology into the classroom.• Excellent time management and organization skills to design timely, engaging, and interactive discussion material resulting in a 10% increase in student exam scores for every discussion session attended. Show less
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2018
• Strategic planner and knowledgeable innovator evidenced by establishing new research in human and mouse cancer cell lines leading to the discovery of novel protein localizations and a $6000 proteomics grant. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and consumer audiences as demonstrated by 6 poster presentations, 4 invited guest lectures, 2 public seminars, 63 Ask a Scientist articles for a local newspaper, and a live science radio show interview.• Strong leadership and people management skills demonstrated by supervising 3 undergraduate research projects resulting in 2 fellowships, 4 poster presentations, and 1 poster presentation award.Biochemical, Molecular, and Cellular biology techniques used: • Mammalian cell culture• Stable cell line generation• PCR and reverse transcriptase PCR• Subcloning• ChIP-seq• Immunoprecipitation• Colorimetric protein assays• Western blotting• Microscopy• Immunofluorescence• Cell cycle analysis by flow cytometry and microscopy Show less
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Columbia Daily Tribune
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Columnist
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May 2017 - Aug 2018
Wrote a weekly column answering questions from local elementary students using analogies to make complex scientific concepts accessible. Wrote a weekly column answering questions from local elementary students using analogies to make complex scientific concepts accessible.
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Sciences -
Truman State University
Bachelor's Degree, Biology