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Abigail Luckring

West Chester,PA

Summary

Dynamic Research Microbiologist with extensive experience at IFF, specializing in high-throughput culturing and microbial testing. Proven track record in developing innovative methods and protocols, enhancing screening efficiency. Skilled in microbiological analysis and research planning, with a strong commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards in laboratory environments.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Microbiologist

IFF
Wilmington, DE
02.2020 - Current
  • Developed new methods for high-throughput, small-scale culturing of anaerobic probiotic microorganisms for 384 and 1,536 plate formats, significantly improving the throughput of screening campaigns.
  • Led hygiene testing of microbial test strains; routinely conducted micro and molecular purity, sterility testing.
  • Adopted MPN high-throughput testing for microbial enumerations, complementing traditional plate count methods.
  • Developed methods for the genetic modification of wild-type microbes.
  • Assisted with the development of laboratory protocols related to solution inventories, and provided support for troubleshooting issues related to equipment or processes in the laboratory environment. Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures.

Researcher

Nutition and BioScience Spec. Co.
Wilmington, DE
02.2015 - 02.2020
  • Routinely conducted high-throughput MIC screening for novel biocides. Molecular and microbiological testing included formulation testing, total plate counts, and high-throughput MPN analysis.
  • Set up labs used for solid-state fermentation of crop biologicals. Developed methods for culturing and isolating fungal organisms used in solid-state fermentation. Contributed to the development of laboratory protocols for small-scale solid-state fermentation, and analysis of results. Assisted in reporting the findings.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures.

Researcher

DuPont CRD
Wilmington, DE
12.2007 - 07.2014
  • Contributed to multidisciplinary efforts to develop microbial solutions for enhanced oil recovery.
  • Developed bioprocesses for manufacturing microbial treatments for scale-up at a commercial scale.
  • Participated in field testing of microbial solutions for oil fields to optimize secondary water extraction.

Research Assistant

Pioneer Hybrid International
Wilmington, DE
06.1991 - 12.2007
  • Developed transformation techniques for corn tissue culture.
  • Developed Cre-Lox methods for gene expression in corn.
  • Performed molecular assays (Southern, Northern, Protein, and insert Sequencing) for Agricultural Regulatory Approval Packages.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences

University of Delaware
06-1986

Skills

  • Research Planning
  • Research Methods
  • Experiment Design
  • Microbiological and Molecular Analysis
  • Process Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Interpretation of Findings

Publications and Patents

  • Corn Event DAS-59122-7 and Methods for Detection Thereof Publication number: 20240124934
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING Publication number: 20220306968
  • Altering the interface of hydrocarbon-coated surfaces Patent number: 9499842
  • Methods, strains, and compositions useful for microbially enhanced oil recovery: clade1 Patent number: 9376610

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Microbiologist

IFF
02.2020 - Current

Researcher

Nutition and BioScience Spec. Co.
02.2015 - 02.2020

Researcher

DuPont CRD
12.2007 - 07.2014

Research Assistant

Pioneer Hybrid International
06.1991 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences

University of Delaware

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