Abby Novak
Summary
I am excited to bring the technical knowledge and skills I have developed through my studies in Plant Biotechnology and Microbiology, as well as my experience as an undergraduate research intern, to contribute to innovative scientific endeavors in an industrial setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant: Eco-Start Intern
Montana State University Center for Biofilm Engineering
01.2024 - Current
- Cultured algal isolates in 3D hydrogels to optimize lipid production for biofuel applications. Also examined algal phycosome activities.
- Delivered progress during monthly research group meetings
- Participated in monthly professional development training to enhance professional skills
Laboratory Technician
Montana State University Spring Wheat Breeding Program
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted data collection and genetic analysis of hard red spring wheat varieties, focusing on grain quality and agronomic yield traits over two harvest seasons
- Collected and processed over 1,000 field samples during harvest operations
- Performed genotypic profiling to evaluate test wheat varieties
- Supported graduate research projects in gene identification and trait mapping
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology - Plant Systems, Microbiology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05-2026
Skills
Algal cultivation, light-based 3D printing, epifluorescence and confocal microscopy sample preparation and analysis, DNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial isolation, cell culturing, Nile Red staining, Kompetitive allele specific PCR (KASP), microbial metabolic testing, mass spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, light and fluorescent microscopy, statistical evaluation
Awards and Honors
Montana State University Dean's List
Fall 2022 - Fall 2024
Salutatorian
Mat-Su Career and Technical High School, Wasilla, Alaska
Class of 2022
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant: Eco-Start Intern
Montana State University Center for Biofilm Engineering
01.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Montana State University Spring Wheat Breeding Program
09.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology - Plant Systems, Microbiology
Montana State University
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