ASHLIE REKER, PhD

• Optimized operational efficiency in biotech and academic labs by leveraging in vivo research expertise
• Launched a comprehensive training program, accelerating new hire readiness
• Steered software enhancements, ensuring alignment with scientific user needs
• Assisted account executives with marketing and sales through persuasive product demonstrations at trade shows and client requests
• Increased website traffic via publication of expert content

• Used creative problem solving to developed a novel assay assessing thermal pain tolerance
• Skilled in stereotaxic procedures, in vivo experimentation, cell culture, and human tissue harvesting
• Developed strong interpersonal relationships enhancing student recruitment, retention, and collaborations
• Presented data at conferences and authored manuscripts for publication
• Delivered results leading to successful award of T-1 and R-01 grants

• Helped to establish new laboratory and supervised daily research tasks for lab efficiency
• Cultivated collaborative relationships, boosting research visibility