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Heather Olson

Kennewick

Summary

Highly experienced biochemist with a proven track record of 32 years in preparing samples for various analyses, including metabolomics, proteomics, and lipidomics. During the last 24 years, played a pivotal role in developing extraction protocols and methods for global proteomic digestions, post-translational modification enrichments, and multi-dimensional extraction methods (MPLEx) across a diverse range of samples. Exceptional leadership skills evident in roles as Cognizant Space Manager and Technical Oversight Representative level 2, demonstrating expertise in BSL2 policies and procedures.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

PNNL
10.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and encouraging staff in career growth. Participated in design of BSD Strategic Science Objectives and all phases of Coaching and Development Program for my team of 14.

Chemist

PNNL
08.2001 - Current

Innovate and develop processes for extraction of metabolites and proteins from a wide variety of samples. Performs additional roles such as Cognizant Space Manager, Technical Oversight Representative, and some Project Management.

Researcher

Battelle - PNW Division
01.2000 - 08.2001

Performed analytical chemistry tasks under Good Laboratory Practices standards. Performed methods development for organic and inorganic analysis on instrumentation such as LC-MS, GC-MS and ICP-MS. Had oversight of technicians on projects performing analytical chemistry tasks.

Research Associate

Battelle
11.1996 - 01.2000

Technician

Battelle
01.1993 - 11.1996

Education

B.S. - Biology (Biotechnology emphasis)

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
01.1990

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Conflict resolution
  • Focused on safety
  • Coaching and mentoring

Select Publications

  • For full list see https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4501-9587
  • New Insights into the Natural History of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia from Proteomics and Multiplexed Immunohistochemistry., American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, 01/01/23, 10.1152/ajplung.00130.2023
  • Rat Bronchoalveolar Lavage Proteome Changes Following E-cigarette Aerosol Exposures., American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, 01/01/23, 10.1152/ajplung.00016.2023
  • An optimized approach and inflation media for obtaining complimentary mass spectrometry-based omics data from human lung tissue., Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 01/01/22, 10.3389/fmolb.2022.1022775
  • First comprehensive identification of cardiac proteins with putative increased O-GlcNAc levels during pressure overload hypertrophy., PLoS One, 01/01/22, 10.1371/journal.pone.0276285
  • A microphysiological model of human trophoblast invasion during implantation., Nature Communications, 01/01/22, 10.1038/s41467-022-28663-4
  • Proteomic Profiling of the Substantia Nigra to Identify Determinants of Lewy Body Pathology and Dopaminergic Neuronal Loss., Journal of Proteome Research, 01/01/21, 10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00747
  • Anaerobic gut fungi are an untapped reservoir of natural products., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 01/01/21, 10.1073/pnas.2019855118
  • Proteome specialization of anaerobic fungi during ruminal degradation of recalcitrant plant fiber., The ISME Journal, 01/01/21, 10.1038/s41396-020-00769-x
  • Phage-specific metabolic reprogramming of virocells., The ISME Journal, 01/01/20, 10.1038/s41396-019-0580-z
  • Assessment of the Utility of the Oral Fluid and Plasma Proteomes for Hydrocodone Exposure., Journal of Medical Toxicology, 11/01/19, 10.1007/s13181-019-00731-0
  • Early-branching Gut Fungi Possess A Large, And Comprehensive Array Of Biomass-Degrading Enzymes., Science, 03/11/16, 10.1126/science.aad143
  • Multicopy single-stranded DNA directs intestinal colonization of enteric pathogens., PLoS Genetics, 09/14/15, 10.1371/journal.pgen.1005472
  • Metaproteomics reveals differential modes of metabolic coupling among ubiquitous oxygen minimum zone microbes., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 08/05/14, 10.1073/pnas.1322132111

Timeline

Team Lead

PNNL
10.2023 - Current

Chemist

PNNL
08.2001 - Current

Researcher

Battelle - PNW Division
01.2000 - 08.2001

Research Associate

Battelle
11.1996 - 01.2000

Technician

Battelle
01.1993 - 11.1996

B.S. - Biology (Biotechnology emphasis)

Eastern Washington University
Heather Olson