Dr. Jesus Raul Loya
Sioux Falls,USA
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 8 years of educational and hands-on experience in Agricultural sciences, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate I
South Dakota State University
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Laboratory research review, protocol streamlining, and development of workshop training modules.
- Developed projects for product testing, research, and data analysis.
- Collaborated and communicated with other teams on interdisciplinary projects.
- Managed training modules for undergraduate students using data-driven testing.
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Continued research on field pea and soybean-associated bacteria isolates.
- Increased data-focused testing and field work for bacteria isolates.
- Expanded skills and knowledgebase on environmental stress testing in the Midwest.
- Published findings of soil bacteria for future use in academic and industrial products.
Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Isolated and tested field pea-associated rhizobia for potential commercial use.
- Streamlined identification protocols for bacteria of interest.
- Analyzed and catalogued bacteria for valuable phenotypes.
- Continued discovery of bacteria products with valuable properties for use in agriculture.
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted in soil collections and isolation of soybean-associated beneficial rhizobia bacteria.
- Led mass soil sample collections across the state of South Dakota.
- Isolated soybean-associated bacteria from soil collections.
- Discovered valuable nitrogen production phenotypes with academic and industrial value.
Education
Ph. D - Plant Science And Microbiology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2012
Skills
- Applied data analytics
- Computer programming
- Data collection and analysis
- Experimental design
- Fieldwork experience
- Lab operations
- Project management
- Schedule coordination
- Scientific writing
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Next-Generation Sequencing
Accomplishments
- Through thorough product research and development, achieved discovery of valuable agricultural products by completing sample collections and testing with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Associate I
South Dakota State University
08.2024 - 08.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2021 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Vassar College
Ph. D - Plant Science And Microbiology
South Dakota State University
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