Samantha Powers
About Samantha Powers
Samantha Powers is a Scientific Manager specializing in Biochemistry, currently employed at Benson Hill. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant and Microbial Biosciences from Washington University in St. Louis and has extensive experience in protein biochemistry and genome engineering.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Samantha Powers serves as the Scientific Manager in Biochemistry at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees various projects related to protein biochemistry, contributing her expertise to advance the company's research initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing research teams, developing experimental protocols, and ensuring the alignment of projects with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Benson Hill
Samantha Powers previously worked at Benson Hill in multiple capacities. She served as a Senior Research Associate in Protein Biochemistry from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on protein analysis and characterization. Following this role, she worked as Scientist I in Protein Biochemistry from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing her skills in biochemistry and contributing to the company's research efforts.
Educational Background
Samantha Powers earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant and Microbial Biosciences from Washington University in St. Louis, completing her studies from 2014 to 2019. Prior to her Ph.D., she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Webster University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in biochemistry.
Research Experience at Washington University
During her time at Washington University in St. Louis, Samantha Powers engaged in significant research activities. She worked as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2013 to 2014, gaining initial research experience. Later, she served as a PhD Student/Graduate Researcher from 2014 to 2019, where she conducted advanced research in plant and microbial biosciences, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Internship at Monsanto Company
In 2018, Samantha Powers completed a Genome Engineering Internship at Monsanto Company for a duration of two months. This internship provided her with practical experience in genome engineering techniques, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology.