Glenn Majer
San Diego,California
Summary
Proven Experimental Scientist with over 13 years experience in synthetic biology specializing in ecoli and yeast metabolism. My primary focus in my last position was to lead a team in developing different high throughput assay platforms using micro-titer plates with various media and automation to help increase small molecule titer in vivo.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Team Lead, High Throughput Strain Screening
Debut Biotechnology
San Diego, CA
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed high throughput screening platform while leading a team of 5 scientists responsible for >15 different small molecules
- Implemented customizable scripts on the Hamilton Liquid Handler using VENUS software
- Responsible for QC of the assays, ensuring that data from microtiter plate based assays correlate to fermentation tanks
- Media and buffer development for in vivo screening in different hosts
- Increased workflows with Benchling (LIMS) and built custom templates for data warehouse storage of all data for the team and all projects
- Data statistical analysis using JMP and presenting high level data in key project meetings
- Streamlined project management processes to ensure timely delivery of tasks using Monday
Research Scientist II, Metabolic Engineering Dept.
Debut Biotechnology
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Optimised laboratory processes, resulting in streamlined workflow
- Developed new hypotheses by thorough analysis of experimental results
- Implemented rigorous quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Conducted literature reviews as foundation for research studies
- Analysed complex datasets using statistical software tools to uncover trends and patterns
- Mentored 3 junior researchers, facilitating their professional development
- Designed and coordinated complex experiments to evaluate research ideas
- Presented research findings, objectives and challenges in team meetings to further explore strategy
Research Scientist I, Metabolic Engineering Dept.
Debut Biotechnology
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Established small scale assay screening platform
- Conducted experiments for validation of novel theories in molecular biology
- Conducted literature reviews as foundation for research studies
Senior Research Associate II, Systems QSS
Genomatica
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Lead the design and implementation of in vivo experiments by analyzing data and conducting strategies to improve metabolic pathways
- Mentored 1 junior researcher, facilitating their professional development
- Presented experiments performed with key investors and suggesting follow up targets for increased titer, rate, and yield of specific products
Senior Research Associate I, Systems QSS
Genomatica
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Experiment design of high throughput in vivo screening of small molecules
- Developed new experimental protocols to improve reliability and validity of results
- Conducted literature reviews as foundation for research studies
Research Associate II, Molecular Biology
Genomatica
San Diego, CA
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Improved metabolic pathways in Escherichia coli to produce chemical products using molecular/mirobiology techniques
- Maintained and incorporated high throughput cloning for all projects in the company
- designed and performed all small scale in vivo experiments and presented data in a formal setting
- optimized high throughput small scale in vivo by writing scripts and implementing programs using the TECAN liquid handling system
Research Associate I, Molecular Biology
Genomatica
San Diego, CA
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Implemented molecular biology techniques to produce chemicals in vivo
- Sanger sequencing analysis and primer design using Geneious
- Performed protein analysis on the Caliper Lab Chip GX
- Organized all genome editing, plasmid builds, and experiments using LIMS
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Genomatica
San Diego, CA
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained laboratory supplies
- Created protocols to develop new ways to improve laboratory practices
- Assisted other scientists in prepping for their work
- Trained other laboratory assistants to make them self sufficient
Research Internship - Dr. Anca Segall
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Genome editing using lambda red technology
- Maintained laboratory upkeep
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology
San Diego State University
San Diego 01/2008 - 01/2011
Associate of Arts - Biology
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego 01/2004 - 01/2008
Skills
- Automated liquid Handling (Hamilton, Tecan, Biomek) script writer
- High throughput strain screening with various hosts such as bacteria (gram-negative ecoli and gram-positive Rhodococcus) and yeast (Kluyveromyces marxianus)
- Software - JMP, Genious, Excel, Power Point, Spotfire
- Media Optimization
- Library Design and Construction
- Protein Purification
- HPLC
- SDS-Page
- Primer Design
- Cloning (golden gate, Gibson, SLIC)
- Mutagenesis
Timeline
Team Lead, High Throughput Strain Screening
Debut Biotechnology
03.2023 - 05.2025
Research Scientist II, Metabolic Engineering Dept.
Debut Biotechnology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Research Scientist I, Metabolic Engineering Dept.
Debut Biotechnology
02.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Research Associate II, Systems QSS
Genomatica
01.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Research Associate I, Systems QSS
Genomatica
11.2017 - 01.2019
Research Associate II, Molecular Biology
Genomatica
03.2016 - 11.2017
Research Associate I, Molecular Biology
Genomatica
06.2014 - 03.2016
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Genomatica
06.2012 - 06.2014
Research Internship - Dr. Anca Segall
San Diego State University
09.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology
San Diego State University
01/2008 - 01/2011
Associate of Arts - Biology
San Diego Mesa College
01/2004 - 01/2008
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