Lacy Gaynor
About Lacy Gaynor
Lacy Gaynor is a Senior Biologist with expertise in virology, currently working at ATCC. She performs purity checks on biological materials and has a background in biological sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Work at ATCC
Lacy Gaynor serves as a Senior Biologist at ATCC, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she performs purity checks on biological materials, ensuring that they meet quality and compliance standards. Gaynor contributes to the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental documentation, which are essential for maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lacy Gaynor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, she completed an Associate of Arts in Somatic Therapy at Roane State Community College from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she pursued coursework at Howard Community College from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in biological sciences, with a specialization in virology, particularly in the preparation and propagation of biological materials.
Background
Before joining ATCC, Lacy Gaynor worked as a Research Laboratory Technician at The Geneva Foundation from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure, she was stationed at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, MD. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Laboratory Research Assistant at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with practical laboratory skills and experience in biological research.
Specialization in Virology
Lacy Gaynor specializes in virology, focusing on the preparation and propagation of biological materials for the International Reagent Resource (IRR). Her work supports contracts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlighting her involvement in critical public health initiatives. This specialization underscores her expertise in handling and analyzing biological materials in a laboratory setting.