Samantha Zelin
About Samantha Zelin
Samantha Zelin is a Senior Scientist and Microbial Physiology Team Lead at Arbiom Inc in Durham, North Carolina, with extensive experience in protein biochemistry and microbiology. She has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Chobani, Novozymes, and BASF, and possesses expertise in anaerobic techniques and enzyme activity assays.
Work at Chobani
Samantha Zelin has been employed at Chobani as a Senior Scientist since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the company's research and development initiatives, leveraging her expertise in microbial physiology. Her work supports the advancement of Chobani's product offerings and innovation strategies.
Current Role at Arbiom Inc
Since 2019, Samantha Zelin has served as the Microbial Physiology Team Lead at Arbiom Inc in Durham, North Carolina. In this position, she oversees research efforts focused on microbial physiology, contributing to the company's objectives in biofuel production and related fields.
Previous Experience in Biochemistry
Prior to her current roles, Samantha Zelin worked as a Protein Biochemist at BASF from 2018 to 2019 and at Bayer Cropscience for a brief contract in 2018. She also held a position as a Protein Biochemist at Agrivida, Inc. from 2011 to 2014, where she gained significant experience in protein biochemistry and related research.
Educational Background
Samantha Zelin studied Microbiology at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 2004 to 2008. She continued her education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, obtaining a Master of Science in Microbiology from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she completed an Associate's degree at the Institute for Cellular Engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Samantha Zelin possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her field. She is proficient in using JMP for data analysis and has expertise in automation and database management. Her laboratory skills include conducting enzyme activity assays and utilizing advanced techniques such as FPLC for protein purification.