Christopher Fellows
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Resourceful and passionate scientist offering over eight years of research experience with strong background in honey bee research, agrochemical risk assessment, and insecticide toxicology. Well-versed in experimental design, planning and problem solving and GLP documentation of data collection.Utilized the honey bee as a research platform to gain expertise in physiology, molecular biology, gene expression and toxicology, so as to be competent working in any biological system.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University AgCenter
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2017 - Current
- Designed and conducted original research focused on insecticide toxicology, insect physiology and behavior, and antiviral immune response during virus infection
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis. of collected data and generated figures using GraphPad Prism9, MS Excel, and JMP.
- Constructed and submitted professionally-written scientific papers for publication to journals such as Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology and Nature Communications as primary and collaborating author.
- Presented original research at national meetings of professional organizations including American Chemical Society (ACS) and Entomological Society of America (ESA)
Research Scientist
Eurofins Agroscience
Mebane, NC
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted in leadership of beekeeping team responsible for ~1000 colonies maintained for ecotoxicology research.
- Assisted design and troubleshooting of honey bee risk assessment studies including insecticide-spiked pollen feeding study, Oomen feeding study, etc.
- Conducted regulatory risk assessment studies for crop protection product registration such as OECD75, EPPO170, OECD 213 and OECD 214.
- Collected data, ensured adherence to study plan, and documented study conduct according to US EPA Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
- Assisted in managing and mentored 3-5 interns each summer.
Research Technician II
Eurofins Agroscience
Mebane, NC
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintained ~1000 honey bee colonies for ecotoxicology research.
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative assessments of test systems according to study plans for agrochemical risk assessment research
- Collected biological samples for agrochemical residue analysis with meticulous avoidance of cross-contamination between treatments.
- Recorded all data and sample collection activity in accordance with US EPA GLPs.
- Reduced operational roadblocks and solved product and process issues to optimize efficiency.
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of research SOPs.
Education
Ph.D. - Entomology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2022
Master of Science - Entomology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA05.2014
Skills
- Nucleic acid extraction and quantification
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR and qPCR)
- RNA sequencing/gene expression
- Enzyme activity/kinetics assays
- Colorimetric biochemical assays
- Insect microinjection
- Insect Bioassay (Oral, topical, injected)
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
- Beekeeping/apiculture
- Online curriculum delivery
Certification
- Licensed pesticide applicator, (Private applicator with demonstration and research endorsement) North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - 2016
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLPS): Syngenta GLP training (2016), Eurofins Advanced GLPs (2015), Eurofins Basic GLPs (2014)
- Laboratory safety training, LSU Environmental Health and safety, various topics, 2017-present
- Ethics, sexual harassment, Title IX trainings, LSU, 2017-present
- Certified Beekeeper, University of Georgia Beekeeping Institute (2012-present), North Carolina Beekeepers Association (2016-present)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University AgCenter
08.2017 - Current
Research Scientist
Eurofins Agroscience
01.2017 - 07.2017
Research Technician II
Eurofins Agroscience
08.2014 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Entomology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Master of Science - Entomology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Young Harris College
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