Samantha Powers Emenecker
About Samantha Powers Emenecker
Samantha Powers Emenecker is a Scientific Manager in Biochemistry at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2021. She has a Ph.D. in Plant and Microbial Biosciences from Washington University in St. Louis and has held various research positions in the field of biochemistry.
Work at Benson Hill
Samantha Powers Emenecker has been serving as the Scientific Manager in the Biochemistry department at Benson Hill since 2021. In this role, she oversees various scientific projects and initiatives related to biochemistry. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Scientist I in Protein Biochemistry at Benson Hill from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Research Associate in Protein Biochemistry at the same company from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Benson Hill has spanned over three years, contributing to advancements in the field.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Powers Emenecker earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant and Microbial Biosciences from Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. Her academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Webster University, completed from 2010 to 2014. This educational foundation has equipped her with extensive knowledge and skills in biochemistry and related scientific disciplines.
Background
Samantha Powers Emenecker's professional journey began with her role as an Undergraduate Researcher at Washington University in St. Louis from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she continued her research career at the same institution as a PhD Student and Graduate Researcher from 2014 to 2019. She also gained experience as a Genome Engineering Intern at Monsanto Company in 2018 for two months. Her background reflects a strong commitment to research and development in the field of biochemistry.
Previous Positions
Before her current role as Scientific Manager at Benson Hill, Samantha Powers Emenecker held several positions that contributed to her expertise in biochemistry. She worked as a Senior Research Associate in Protein Biochemistry from 2019 to 2020 and as a Scientist I in Protein Biochemistry from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at Washington University in St. Louis as a PhD Student/Graduate Researcher from 2014 to 2019 and as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2013 to 2014 further solidified her foundation in scientific research.