Kai Weeden Carlock
About Kai Weeden Carlock
Kai Weeden Carlock is a Laboratory Technician at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in processing company-developed seeds and conducting assays on food ingredients.
Work at Benson Hill
Kai Weeden Carlock has been employed at Benson Hill as a Laboratory Technician since 2022. In this role, Carlock serves as the primary processor for company-developed seeds. Responsibilities include performing compositional and functionality assays on food ingredients manufactured by the company. Carlock's work contributes to the development and quality assurance of innovative agricultural products.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Settings
Before joining Benson Hill, Carlock worked as a Laboratory Technician at Creative Testing Solutions for eight months in 2022. This position was located in St. Louis City County, Missouri, where Carlock gained valuable experience in laboratory operations. Additionally, Carlock served as a Biology Teacher's Assistant and Student Mentor at Harris-Stowe State University from 2020 to 2023, further enhancing laboratory and educational skills.
Education and Expertise
Carlock completed high school at Nerinx Hall High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2013 to 2017. Following this, Carlock studied General Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana from 2017 to 2019. Carlock then continued education at Harris-Stowe State University, where a degree in Biology was achieved from 2019 to 2021. This educational background supports Carlock's expertise in laboratory techniques and biochemistry.
Laboratory Management Skills
In the current role at Benson Hill, Carlock is involved in developing new inventory strategies for managing samples in the biochemistry laboratory. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and organization of laboratory operations, reflecting a commitment to improving workflow and sample management.