John Harting Email & Phone Number

Half Moon Bay, Ca, Us

Menlo Park, Ca

I was a part of the Computational Biology team at PacBio. Our team goal was to facilitate interaction between internal and external collaborating scientists in the development of cutting-edge applications for next-generation genetic sequencing technology. My specialty is in targeted sequencing and assay development, including algorithms for resolving complex human regions like HLA, PGx, and segmental duplications.

Menlo Park, California, United States

Supported multiple large-scale customers to build and maintain third generation targeted sequencing workflows. Designed and presented bioinformatics training materials for internal and customer workshops. Supported proof-of-principle projects to promote PacBio products.

Menlo Park, California, United States

Supported targeted DNA sequencing projects with a focus on assay development for human diagnostic targets like HLA. Worked closely with software teams to develop multiplexing and quality control workflows for complex third-generation datasets.

Menlo Park, California, United States

Worked together with wet lab scientists to develop protocols for emerging long-read sequencing technology. Performed proof-of-principal long-read experiments internally and with outside collaborators to demonstrate the utility of a new technology.

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Taught classes on Evolutionary Theory, Ecology, Botany, Phylogenetics, and others as a Ph.D. candidate.

West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

I was project manager for a long term primate ecology research project in West Borneo, Indonesia. I was responsible for a team of 4-10 employees collecting data in a remote national park (Gunung Palung). My job as manager included:Organizing and overseeing the rebuilding of the research stationOrganizing the collection of vertebrate and floral longitudinal dataManaging daily operations at a remote site (staff, food, maintenance, park relationships and permits)Designing and writing a database for input and analysis of complex behavioral and GIS dataEverything conducted in Indonesian language

Cambridge, Ma

Coordinated data transfer and other administrative functions for Dr. Knott’s study. Designed a GIS/GPS data analysis system from personally collected spatial data as well as long-term follow-data from orangutan behavioral studies.

West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

I led teams of 10-13 people into remote areas of Gunung Palung National Park to conduct a rapid orangutan population and habitat census. Managed all logistics including site selection, transport, and supplies while in the field

West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

I co-managed Dr. Cheryl Knott’s long-term behavioral study of wild orangutans (see link below). Hired and trained team of 10 local field assistants. Collected and identified fruits and other food items consumed by orangutans.

Master Of Science - Ms, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology Honors