Elle Hoffman
Cascade,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in project management and team collaboration. Successfully led cross-functional teams to improve product performance and resolve complex scientific challenges while training junior staff in advanced techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Innovation Development Scientist
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
05.2021 - 06.2026
- Developed and validated protocols for quality control of nucleic acid products.
- Trained junior scientists and new employees on advanced molecular biology techniques and laboratory best practices.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with external partners to access specialized resources or knowledge needed for project success.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Enhanced research efficiency by designing and implementing standardized laboratory protocols.
- Generated detailed reports summarizing experimental results for both internal stakeholders and external collaborators.
- Investigated root causes of product failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Served as subject matter expert on interdisciplinary teams, providing technical guidance during product development stages.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Designed CRISPR in-vivo,Next Generation Sequencing, and qPCR tests of finished product to check for quality.
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience
Johnston, IA
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Designed and conducted experiments to evaluate new agricultural products. (Protein expression in Mass Spectrometry lab, Trait Efficacy in Controlled Environments)
- Analyzed data from field trials to assess product performance and efficacy.
- Trained junior researchers on laboratory techniques and data analysis tools.
- Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Custom Quality Control Analyst
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted routine quality control tests ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues affecting product quality.
- Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Provided training to new hires on quality control procedures, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Research Intern
Iowa Select Farms
Iowa Falls, IA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in farrowing and weaning, providing exemplary animal care.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for ongoing research projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Conducted in vivo vaccine trials in coordination with Iowa State University, DuPont, and United Animal Health.
- Collaborated with team members to design experiments and evaluate results effectively.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects on time and within budget.
Research Intern
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
Johnston, IA
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed presentations summarizing research findings for internal stakeholders, enhancing communication of insights.
- Led project meetings to discuss objectives, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment across teams.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Conducted surrogate assay experiments in reach-in chambers and controlled environments.
- Participated in field planting, tissue collection and culture, plot maintenance and harvest, and trait efficacy evaluations.
- Corn and soybean transformation via CRISPR, gene gun/Ochro/agrobacterium transformation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Research
Loras College
Dubuque, IA12-2018
Skills
- Scientific writing
- Assay design and development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Team leadership and collaboration
- 5S organization
- Animal handling
- Complex Problem-solving
- Advanced computer and data analytic skills (Microsoft Suite, VBA, JMP)
Timeline
Customer Innovation Development Scientist
Integrated DNA Technologies
05.2021 - 06.2026
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience
10.2019 - 05.2021
Custom Quality Control Analyst
Integrated DNA Technologies
01.2019 - 10.2019
Research Intern
Iowa Select Farms
05.2018 - 08.2018
Research Intern
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
05.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Research
Loras College