Victoria Jenny
About Victoria Jenny
Victoria Jenny is a Senior Associate Scientist II at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in molecular biology and therapeutic target research.
Company
Victoria Jenny is currently employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. She holds the position of Senior Associate Scientist II, where she contributes to various scientific and research-based projects. Her tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb has encompassed other roles including Research Assistant (2008) and Lab Technician (2005-2008).
Title
Victoria Jenny serves as a Senior Associate Scientist II. This title signifies her advanced position within the research teams at Bristol-Myers Squibb and her responsibilities in contributing to high-impact scientific investigations and projects.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Jenny earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology from Wells College, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, she completed the HMX Fundamentals online certificate program in Genetics at Harvard University in 2020. Victoria possesses expertise in performing mRNA display selections on therapeutic targets, including skills in in-vitro transcription/translation, RNA purification, and reverse transcription. She is also skilled in yeast surface display selections for antibodies, using molecular biology techniques, yeast handling, and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
Professional Background
Victoria Jenny's professional background includes multiple roles within Bristol-Myers Squibb and other companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. She started her career as a Temporary Research Assistant at Genzyme in 2003, then moved to Adnexus Therapeutics as a Temporary Lab Technician from 2004 to 2005. Eventually, she joined Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Lab Technician (2005-2008) and later as a Research Assistant in 2008 for six months.
Technical Skills
Victoria Jenny is proficient in analyzing qPCR and NGS data using specialized software such as Spotfire, Geneious, and Bioedit. She is responsible for writing lab-based task protocols, including DNA library and primer design, and is adept at operating liquid handling robots, including Beckman Biomek NXp, Integra Viaflo, and QIAgen QIAcube HT. Additionally, she trains new members in mRNA display techniques and collaborates with peers to troubleshoot molecular biology techniques.
Collaboration and Documentation
Victoria Jenny supports work with meticulous documentation in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN). She consistently communicates results across sites and project teams, ensuring that all research is accurately documented and shared with relevant stakeholders.