Jordan Sheets
QX ONE Applications Lead; Field Application Scientist
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
- A charismatic and innovative scientific professional with extensive experience in managing the implementation of key genomic-based technologies, including ddPCR, to assist in scientific research (Biopharmacology, Academic research, Cell and Gene Therapy, etc.).
- An excellent presenter with wide-ranging experience in training colleagues and clients, exercising effective communication and building relationships.
- A research scientist with a robust background in molecular biology, chemistry, and genomics that has contributed to the progression of knowledge surrounding the fields of cancer biology and neuroscience.
- A leader with the capacity to form, guide, and manage a team to succeed in achieving unified goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Professional Degrees
1
1
Certificate in Marketing (Mini-MBA)
1
1
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Manager
18th Amendment Bar and Grill
Sioux Falls , SD
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential injury.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sanford Research
Sioux Falls , SD
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed a team of graduate students, lab technicians, and research associates to finish lab work on-time and with a high degree of quality.
- Implemented data-driven process improvements, optimizing analytics infrastructure and streamlining reporting.
- Enforced laboratory safety protocols and enabled safe work environment.
- Updated department leads on research-based findings and provided any shortfalls or advances of note.
- Collaborated with colleagues to gather research and submit grants for future funding.
- Manage lab supplies by generating/updating inventories and ordering consumables as necessary
- Participated and led discussions, seminars and lectures within Sanford Research and at appointed Symposiums
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
QX ONE Applications Lead
Bio-Rad
Hercules , CA
04.2022 - Current
- Manage collaborative efforts between sales reps, customers, and product managers, to efficiently initiate, maintain, and resolve troubleshooting operations surrounding QX ONE ddPCR performance in the field
- Collaborate with internal marketing reps to develop/publish tools aimed at 1) eliminating customer pain points and 2) coordinating consistent messaging involved with sales, trainings, and seminars, associated with the QX ONE workflow
- Conduct VOC interviews/reports to gain invaluable insight into the customers/candidate customers needs, wants, and complaints concerning the use of QX ONE instruments
- Coordinate with FAS program, marketing, sales, and tech support to organize and procure updates concerning the development/evolution of the QX ONE technology
- Liaise with key accounts to repair relationships, optimize workflows, and diagnose instrument malfunctions associated with the QX ONE
Senior Genomics Field Application Scientist (GFAS)
Bio-Rad
Hercules , CA
11.2019 - Current
- Consulting customers in pre and post-sales support to provide objective and technical expertise, propelling scientific research projects forward toward success
- Utilizing pre-existing laboratory technical skills and education to perform ‘bench work’, troubleshooting, and in-depth analysis of various genomic-based methodologies including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), and real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR)
- Lead trainings, demonstrations, and seminars for supported customer products (on-site or virtual)
- Train and mentor new members of the FAS team as well as sales colleagues
- Work with customers to analyze anomalous data; troubleshooting to improve workflow
- Provide feedback to the sales and marketing group on current and emerging market opportunities for Cell and Gene Therapy sectors
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences; Cancer Biology
USD, Sanford School of Medicine
Vermillion, SD 08.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Integrative Genomics
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD 08.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD 08.2008 - 05.2010
No Degree - Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD 08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Assay development
- Results analysis
- Market Analysis
- Research and experiments
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- Market Positioning
- Customer/Account Management
- Product development
Certification
- Certification in Continuing Professional Development, Mini MBA in Marketing
- Certification in Management Foundations (Bio-Rad, LinkedIn Course)
- Certification in Essential Lessons for First-Time Managers (Bio-Rad, LinkedIn Course)
Accomplishments
Bio-Rad Awards
- BioPharma FAS of the Year - 2023
- FAS Innovation Award - 2023
- BioPharma FAS of the Year - 2022
- 100% Club - 2022
- Lead-Pass Award - 2022
- Spotlight Award - 2022
- BRAVO Points Program: Extra Mile - 2021
- 100% Club - 2021
- FAS Rookie of the Year - 2020
Publications
- Sheets J. N., Patrick M. E., Egland K. A. SUSD2 expression correlates with decreased metastasis and increased survival in a high-grade serous ovarian cancer xenograft murine model. Oncotarget. 2020; 11: 2290-2301
- Freel B. A., Sheets J. N., Francis K. R. iPSC modeling of rare pediatric disorders. Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 2019; 2: 332:108533
- Lager T. W., Roetman J. J., Kunkel J, Thacker M., Sheets J. N., Egland K. A., Miles C. M., Larson M. K., Gubbels J. A. (2018). Sushi Domain Containing 2 (SUSD2) inhibits platelet activation and binding to high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma cells. Platelets.2018; 10: 29(8):834-837
- Sheets, J. N., Iwanicki, M., Liu, J. F., Howitt, B. E., Hirsch, M. S., Gubbels, J. A. A., … Egland, K. A. (2016). SUSD2 expression in high-grade serous ovarian cancer correlates with increased patient survival and defective mesothelial clearance. Oncogenesis. 2016; 10: 5(10), 264–284
Volunteer
Chief Executive Officer at Origin Learning Fund · Part-time
Sep 2023 - Present
As the Chief Executive Officer of Origin Learning Fund (OLF), I am dedicated to driving positive change through educational empowerment. OLF, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is committed to making education accessible to underserved communities by leveraging advanced technologies and resources.
In this volunteer role, I provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight, ensuring that OLF fulfills its mission to bridge educational gaps and uplift communities hindered by socioeconomic disparities. I work closely with our dedicated team to design and implement initiatives that create real-world impact, fostering opportunities for growth and development.
Skills: Nonprofit Leadership · educational empower · Strategic Planning · Fundraising · Advocacy and Outreach
Timeline
QX ONE Applications Lead
Bio-Rad
04.2022 - Current
Senior Genomics Field Application Scientist (GFAS)
Bio-Rad
11.2019 - Current
Security Manager
18th Amendment Bar and Grill
04.2018 - 11.2019
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sanford Research
06.2017 - 11.2019
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences; Cancer Biology
USD, Sanford School of Medicine
08.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Integrative Genomics
Black Hills State University
08.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Black Hills State University
08.2008 - 05.2010
No Degree - Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Certified Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional, Microsoft - 2023
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Sigma Corporation - 2020
- Certificate in Practice of Data Analytics, The Ohio State University - 2020
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