Jason Aren Avon
Denver,CO
Summary
Collecting knowledge and perfecting skills in academic, industrial, and R&D in single cell culturing and fermentation. Interested in applications of microbiology for the advancement of molecular production towards climate
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Debut Biotechnology
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Fermentation (Bench, 2L scale, and pilot) research and development
- Aseptic technique and GMP applied to media preparation and inoculation, maintenance of single cell culture library, testing for contamination by genetic drift, microbe, or bacteriophage
- Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes to increase experimental data collection from just 6 bioreactors to 24 in 3 months
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.
- Collaborated with strain development, downstream processing, and analytical chemistry teams to analyze and improve product purity and output.
- Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
Research Associate
Humboldt State University
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported Principal Investigator in molecular biology research for publication
- Responsible for liquid and plate bacterial cell culture, endpoint PCR, tick field collection, media preparation, antibiotic preparation and use in complementation assay, DNA extraction, plasmid prep, restriction digest and recombinant techniques, and use of nanodrop, centrifuge, electrophoresis box, thermocycler, UV imaging
- Complementation Assay of de novo folate synthesis pathway in rickettsia, using transformation of KO variations of e.coli, experimentally verified by phenotype and genotype
- "Functional analysis of Rickettsia monacensis strain humboldt folA dihydrofolate reductase gene via complementation assay" Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, Volume 14, Issue 6
Assistant Store Manager
Collegetown Bagels
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Careful financial documenting of daily sales and product levels, supervising cash drops and register balances
- Report on effectiveness of company systems and suggest or implement improvements as a management team
- Training of new and existing staff to meet company needs, cross-training to increase efficiency and meet company standard of employment costs below 14%
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
Facilities Manager
Fish Brewing Company
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Yeast segregation and management, product transfer, CIP operation, and quality control checks of current and past product
- Developed microbiology techniques and applied them at the industrial level to improve fermentation times without sacrificing product quality in 120 barrel system
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Reduced energy consumption through regular audits and implementation of energy-saving initiatives.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA08.2012
Skills
- Literature Reviews
- Research and Analysis
- Experimental Design
- Fermentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Molecular biology techniques
Accomplishments
Published Research: Functional analysis of Rickettsia monacensis strain humboldt folA dihydrofolate reductase gene via complementation assay. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, Volume 14, Issue 6, 2023.
Timeline
Research Associate
Debut Biotechnology
08.2022 - 01.2023
Research Associate
Humboldt State University
08.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Collegetown Bagels
01.2014 - 01.2017
Facilities Manager
Fish Brewing Company
08.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
The Evergreen State College
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