Elyse Holder
About Elyse Holder
Elyse Holder is the Manager of R&D Operations at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in biotechnology and a focus on plant transformation, she combines her artistic creativity with scientific research to address challenges in her field.
Work at Benson Hill
Elyse Holder has been serving as the Manager of R&D Operations at Benson Hill since 2019. In this role, she focuses on advancing plant transformation research, contributing to the company's innovative agricultural solutions. Her position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, where she has been instrumental in overseeing various research and development initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Elyse Holder studied at Saint Louis Community College, where she earned an Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in Biotechnology from 2013 to 2015. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in biotechnology, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles related to plant transformation and research.
Background
Elyse Holder transitioned from an initial interest in art to a career in biotechnology, motivated by an introductory biology class. This shift led her to pursue opportunities in the field, including roles at Bayer Crop Science and Evogene. Her diverse background combines creativity with scientific inquiry, particularly in addressing challenges in plant transformation research.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Benson Hill, Elyse Holder worked at Bayer Crop Science as a Biologist from 2018 to 2019, where she contributed to various research projects. Prior to that, she served as a Lab Technician at Evogene from 2016 to 2018, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory settings. Additionally, she completed a Laboratory Internship at Saint Louis Community College from 2015 to 2016, further enhancing her practical skills in biotechnology.
Career Focus
Elyse Holder has a career focus on plant transformation, a specialized area within biotechnology. Her work involves utilizing her scientific knowledge and creative problem-solving skills to contribute to advancements in this field. Through her roles, she aims to address challenges and drive innovation in agricultural biotechnology.