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Mathew Smith

Dublin,California

Summary

Published molecular biology research associate with over eight years of biology and chemistry-related laboratory participation. Extended practice with PCR applications (including NGS), QC, and troubleshooting. I have also garnered significant experience in report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Associate

Abiosciences
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • NGS library prep via 10x Genomics methodologies (Chromium Single Cell, Visium Spatial)
  • PCR/qPCR, Fragmentation, Adapter Ligation, Nuclei Isolation
  • Heavy multichannel pipetting
  • Generating project summary reports for clients

Research Associate

Loop Genomics
San Jose, United States
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • NGS library preparation, sequencer loading, and troubleshooting QC
  • Kit manufacturing operations: kit preparation, QC, and shipments
  • Participated in acquirement of Loop Genomics by Element Biosciences, including cross-training, traveling, and meetings

Formulation Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, United States
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Formulation and qPCR QC of MS2 phage for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic kits
  • IVD PCR Assay QC
  • Filling out and reviewing batch records

Education

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

California State University
Turlock, CA
01.2015

Skills

  • PCR/qPCR
  • QC
  • Pipetting/Multichannel Pipetting
  • NGS Library Prep
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork

Publications

  • Long-read single-cell sequencing reveals expressions of hypermutation clusters of isoforms in human liver cancer cells (eLife, 2024).
  • Investigating the Role of TORC1 and the Transcription Factor Sfp1p in the Regulation of HMO1 Gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (LSU Digital Commons, 2020).
  • DNA damage regulates direct association of TOR kinase with the RNA polymerase-II transcribed HMO1 gene (Molecular Biology of the Cell, 2017).
  • Cerebratulus lacteus ribosomal protein S29 mRNA, partial cds (NCBI, 2014).

Timeline

Senior Research Associate

Abiosciences
03.2023 - 08.2024

Research Associate

Loop Genomics
07.2021 - 02.2023

Formulation Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2020 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

California State University
Mathew Smith