MICAH CHAVEZ
Research Scientist
Lynwood,WA
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 5 years of educational and hands-on experience in molecular biology of food related organisms. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Scientist
Ondine Research Laboratories
11.2022 - Current
- Qualified to work in Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory.
- Developed advanced photosensitizer formulations.
- Enhanced research efficiency by optimizing experimental designs and protocols.
- Worked as the Chemical Hygiene Officer to ensure all reagents are stored in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Laboratory equipment maintenance, repair and performance verification.
- Statistical analysis of experimental results using Prism graphing software.
- Microsoft Excel VBA coding of Microbial Inventory to track batch records, current stock, and storage locations.
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Scarlet Bioscience
Scholar in Residence at 1517 Fund
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Established experimental design and timeline as well as finding costs, equipment, vendors, and scientific literature for experimental interests.
- Cultured C.elegans and E. coli, bacterial transformation, plasmid DNA quantification, plasmid DNA purification and media optimization.
- Frequent communication with investors and company executives discussing laboratory necessities, progress, and upcoming priorities.
- Contact with academic laboratories to support research.
Student Researcher
University of California Davis
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed novel PCR primers for Cleaved Amplified Polymorphic Sequences (CAPS), derived Cleaved Amplified,Polymorphic Sequences (dCAPS), Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR (KASP), and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) for target genes in wheat.
- Extracted DNA from plant samples for polymerase chain reactions and enzyme digestion assays.
- Presented research findings at conferences.
Laboratory Assistant
Foundation Plant Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Viral remediation of grape meristematic tissue samples.
- Propagated grape cultures in aseptic conditions.
- Prepared sterile agar growth media for tissue-cultured grape vines
Education
B.S - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of California Davis
Davis, CA 09.2017 - 03.2021
A.A - Natural Sciences
Shasta College
Redding, CA 09.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Formulation Development
Research Planning
Documentation expertise
Data Analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Awarded scholarships in the summer of 2016 to conduct biodiversity research in Indonesia.
- 2nd place in the 2016 Plant Problem Diagnosis competition at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at Mississippi State University.
Timeline
Research Scientist
Ondine Research Laboratories
11.2022 - Current
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Scarlet Bioscience
Scholar in Residence at 1517 Fund
01.2021 - 06.2022
Student Researcher
University of California Davis
03.2018 - 08.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Foundation Plant Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
B.S - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of California Davis
09.2017 - 03.2021
A.A - Natural Sciences
Shasta College
09.2014 - 05.2017