Benjamin Atha Email & Phone Number

Albuquerque, NM, US

• Write editorial and news articles
• Manage the SEQanswers content and forum
• Prepare and send community newsletters

• Detail and explain technical information
• Create white papers and literature reviews
• Copy write and copy edit
• Write engaging and effective email campaigns
• Proofreading and writing blog posts
• Update cornerstone content for SEOWebsite: https://BenjaminAtha.com

Beltsville, Maryland, United States

• Complete high-throughput sequencing on the NextSeq
• Perform library preparation on RNA extractions from plants
• Improve methods used to detect viral pathogens through sequencing

Maryland Area

• Created and edited laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Performed library preparation and high-throughput sequencing on the MiSeq and NovaSeq
• Extracted and amplify pathogen’s nucleic acids from clinical and isolated samples
• Wrote and edited laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Conducted RT-qPCR for detection and quantification of pathogens

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Followed FDA guidelines and GMP to test and analyze batches of plated media
• Utilized SAP and LIMS for data and records management
• Served as a safety officer for multiple Quality Control laboratories
• Updated and followed laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Tested and analyzed potential blood contamination using BD Bactec
• Cultured microorganisms and scored growth on various plated media

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Used CRISPR and recombinase systems to create mutations in mammalian cell lines
• Explored loss of protein functions and toxin resistance from point mutations
• Investigated sequence plasticity and enzymatic activities of small proteins in E. coli
• Taught introductory laboratory classes for undergraduate students
• Supervised and instructed undergraduates on proper laboratory techniques
• Managed incoming teaching assistants with lesson preparation and scheduling

Quantico, VA

• Led crews during small and large-scale company operations and combat exercises
• Trained and supervised crewman on operation and maintenance of vehicles
• Conducted infantry training using patrols and basic combat tactics
• Operated and employed Light Armored Vehicles on land and amphibious exercises
• Volunteered and assisted with many leadership roles and team-dependent positions

• Conducted conventional and reverse-transcription PCR for species characterization of unidentified bacteria
• Performed genomic DNA, plasmid, protein, and RNA extractions
• Maintained stocks and permanent cultures of different genera of bacteria
• Developed a RT-qPCR assay to study gene expression in bacteria of interest
• Designed and performed ELISAs to identify pathogens in plant tissues
• Sterilized lab equipment and prepared buffers, solutions, and media

Master’S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology, General