Therese Rytz, PhD
About Therese Rytz, PhD
Therese Rytz, PhD, is a Research Scientist specializing in Biochemistry at Benson Hill in St. Louis, MO. She holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has extensive experience in research roles across various institutions.
Work at Benson Hill
Therese Rytz currently serves as a Research Scientist in Biochemistry at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Research Associate at the same company for 11 months in 2019. Her work at Benson Hill focuses on advancing research in biochemistry, contributing to the company's mission in agricultural innovation.
Education and Expertise
Therese Rytz earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2009 to 2017. She also completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Honors Biology at Florida Atlantic University from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she studied at ETH Zurich as a Guest Student in Biology from 2007 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in biochemistry and genetics.
Background in Research
Therese Rytz has extensive research experience in various roles. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for six years, from 2009 to 2015. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis from 2015 to 2017. Following this, she worked as a Researcher in Molecular Plant Biology at Washington University for six months in 2017 to 2018, and as a Research Associate - Mass Spec Analyst at Bayer Crop Science from 2018 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Therese Rytz has built a diverse professional portfolio in the field of biochemistry and plant biology. Her roles have included significant positions at Benson Hill, Bayer Crop Science, and Washington University in St. Louis. Each position has contributed to her expertise in research and development within the agricultural sciences.