Maria Keaton
About Maria Keaton
Maria Keaton is a Lead Biologist at ATCC, where she has worked since 2020. She holds multiple degrees in biology and has extensive experience in cell maintenance and laboratory supervision.
Work at ATCC
Maria Keaton has been employed at ATCC since 2020, currently holding the position of Lead Biologist. In this role, she collaborates with the Business, Planning, and Quality Departments to ensure timely order fulfillment of both standard inventory and custom products. Her responsibilities include supervising lab personnel and providing training in laboratory techniques. Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Biologist from 2018 to 2020 and as a Biologist from 2015 to 2018, accumulating a total of six years of experience at ATCC.
Education and Expertise
Maria Keaton has a strong educational background in biology and molecular biology. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from James Madison University from 2008 to 2010. She then pursued an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree at Northern Virginia Community College from 2006 to 2008. Following this, she obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Molecular Biology from George Mason University from 2012 to 2014, and furthered her studies with additional graduate coursework from 2014 to 2019 in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Background
Maria Keaton has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and customer service. Before her tenure at ATCC, she worked as a Student Researcher at INOVA Fairfax Hospital from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience in customer service at Harris Teeter from 2007 to 2015, where she held multiple positions including Accountant and ExpressLane shopper. Her early career experiences contributed to her skill set in laboratory and research environments.
Achievements in Laboratory Techniques
In her role as Lead Biologist at ATCC, Maria Keaton demonstrates extensive knowledge of cell maintenance, expansion, and preservation. She coordinates with facilities to conduct preventative maintenance and equipment checks, ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently. Her experience supervising lab personnel and training them in laboratory techniques highlights her commitment to fostering a skilled workforce in the biological sciences.