Graham Hoshaw
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Mission driven professional who is experienced with analytical research, laboratory techniques, and independent project management. Reliable team player with strong collaboration and adaptability skills with a heavy focus on fostering a supportive team culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Investigator
Corteva Agriscience
01.2023 - Current
- Disease Resistance Gene Discovery - Map-based cloning & fine mapping of maize and soybean disease resistance genes
- Performed Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) analysis
- Determined important recombinant events in soy & maize populations - narrowing the interval around causal genes
- Confirmed F1 crosses of susceptible and disease resistant parent lines for population development
- Maintained Nicotiana benthamiana plants for infiltration using Agrobacterium and phenotyped hypersensitive response
- Contributed to the development of Corteva patented Disease Super Locus (DSL) in maize
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Global Genotyping - High-throughput Array Tape Laboratory
- Ensured the quality of the genotyping data and maintained a smooth work-flow
- Maintained the machinery used for high-throughput PCR
- Regular troubleshooting of data quality issues and communication with the necessary requestors
- Identify process improvement solutions such as plate storage and machine loading improvements
Laboratory Technician
Corteva Agriscience
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Beal Germination Laboratory (Contractor)
- QA testing of maize and soy seed germination
- Provide quality testing data and the support of testing protocols
- High-throughput Array Tape Laboratory (Contractor)
- Transitioned to full-time position (August 2021) - Listed above
Education
BA - Biology
Luther College
Decorah, IA12.2019
Skills
- Experience with LIMS
- Microsoft (Word, Excel)
- Geneious(Molecular biology & Sequencing analysis software)
- Automation(Liquid handlers, fluorescence detection instruments, PCR thermal cycler)
- Infusion Cloning & Transformation
- PCR - KASP, Taqman Chemistries
- Primer Design
- Genotyping
- Problem Solving
- Independent
- Project Management
- Efficient Time Management
- Effective Communication
- In-depth Data Analysis
- Mission Driven
- Collaboration
- Cooperation
- Strong Work Ethic
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Investigator
Corteva Agriscience
01.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Corteva Agriscience
08.2021 - 12.2022
Laboratory Technician
Corteva Agriscience
08.2020 - 07.2021
BA - Biology
Luther College
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