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Hi, I'm Jessica Strait!
Artist, designer, and creator of this site.
I'm in the process of designing and reimagining my personal website
over here.
Come see my work in progress as I learn about CMS (content management systems) and the power of systematically generated webpages. Huzzah!
My Blog
Instagram
Resume
Linkedin
I am a Scientist
RUCDR Infinite Biologics
At RUCDR I worked on a team of highly trained technicians to grow and preserve pools of adherent cell culture to be used in pharmaceutical development.
2019
Molecular Technologies Labs, LLC
At MTL I was brought on as an expert consultant for a number of genetic and microbiologic projects.
I created novel bacterial strains to client specification adding or deleting chromosomal DNA.
I helped to create an action plan to improve quality and consistency of large batch manufacturing of CHO cells.
2017 - 2018
Bioremediation
Cancer Therapeutics
Genetic Engineering
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
As a Research Laboratory Manager for
Professor Ben Hayden
, I studied how people learn new strategies, plan ahead, and motivate long term goals.
2014 - 2016
Center for Neurotherapeutics Discovery
As a Laboratory Technician for
Professor Douglas Portman
, I researched the nervous system focusing on the genetic control of behavior.
My findings were published in the Journal of Neuroscience
2011 - 2014
Publication
Molecular Genetics - Oberlin College
As a Research Assistant for
Professor Maureen Peters
I researched the genetic basis of rhythmic behaviors.
2010 -2011
Presentation
I am an Artist
Painting
Drawing
Knitting
Ceramics
Polymer Clay
I'm a Volunteer
Helping People
Children's Hospital Volunteer
FoodLink Volunteer
High School Summer Science Teacher
Fundraiser for Good Works Inc.
Helping Animals
The Donkey Sanctuary
Squirrelly-Roo
Helping the Earth
Metuchen Environmental Commission
Sustainable Jersey
I am a Teacher
Research Advisor
High School Teacher
Biology and Chemistry Tutor
Experimental College Instructor
I am a Chef
Baking
Cookbook
Noodles
I am a SCUBA Diver
Bonaire
Fiji
I'm a Student
University of Rochester
Transcript
Oberlin College
Transcript
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Notes on Ancient Egypt
Geology Project
Ohio University
Transcript
I am a Gamer
Card Games
Euchre
Magic: The Gathering
Dominion
Red7
Fox in the Forest
Arboretum
Cooperative Games
Pandemic: The Cure
Destiny
New Super Mario Bros. U
Borderlands 2
Hanabi
Forbidden Desert
Space Alert
Competitive Games
Tak
Bunny Kingdom
Roll for the Galaxy
Castles of Burgundy
Photosynthesis
Nefarious
I'm so glad you're here!
If you'd like you can
contact me
with questions, comments, or just to say hi!
