Kai Weeden Carlock
About Kai Weeden Carlock
Kai Weeden Carlock is a Laboratory Technician currently employed at Benson Hill, where he performs assays on food ingredients and manages company-developed seeds. He has prior experience as a Student Mentor and Biology Teacher's Assistant at Harris-Stowe State University and has worked at Creative Testing Solutions.
Work at Benson Hill
Currently, Kai Weeden Carlock works as a Laboratory Technician at Benson Hill, a position held since 2022. In this role, Carlock performs compositional and functionality assays on food ingredients produced by the company. Additionally, Carlock serves as the primary processor for company-developed seeds, contributing to the laboratory's operational efficiency and research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Harris-Stowe State University
From 2020 to 2023, Carlock worked at Harris-Stowe State University in multiple roles. As a Student Mentor, Carlock provided guidance and support to fellow students. In the capacity of Biology Teacher's Assistant, Carlock assisted in teaching biology courses, enhancing the educational experience for students in St. Louis, Missouri.
Experience at Creative Testing Solutions
In 2022, Carlock worked as a Laboratory Technician at Creative Testing Solutions for a duration of eight months. This role involved hands-on laboratory work, contributing to various testing and analysis processes within the organization located in St. Louis City County, Missouri.
Education and Expertise
Carlock studied at Xavier University of Louisiana from 2017 to 2019, focusing on General Biology. Following this, Carlock attended Harris-Stowe State University from 2019 to 2021, where a degree in Biology was achieved. Additionally, Carlock completed high school at Nerinx Hall High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2017.
Laboratory Skills and Contributions
In the laboratory setting, Carlock is involved in developing new inventory strategies for managing samples in the biochemistry laboratory. This initiative aims to enhance the organization and efficiency of laboratory operations, reflecting a commitment to improving laboratory practices.