Violet Wang
About Violet Wang
Violet Wang is a Synthetic Biology Research Associate specializing in strain engineering at LanzaTech, where she develops biosensor constructs and genomic modification strains. She holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Northwestern University and has previous research experience at Penn State University and Biocytogen.
Current Role at LanzaTech
Violet Wang currently holds the position of Strain Engineering - Synthetic Biology Research Associate at LanzaTech, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she develops biosensor constructs for high-throughput strain screening and is responsible for creating genomic modification strains using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. She utilizes advanced techniques such as Golden Gate Assembly and Gibson Assembly to build metabolic pathway strains. Additionally, she prepares samples for proteomics analysis and regularly communicates project and experimental plans with her team.
Previous Experience at LanzaTech
Prior to her current role, Violet Wang worked at LanzaTech as an Enzymology - Synthetic Biology Intern in 2021 for five months. During this internship, she contributed to various projects related to synthetic biology and enzymology, gaining practical experience in the field. This position allowed her to develop skills that she applies in her current research associate role.
Education and Expertise
Violet Wang earned her Master of Science in Biotechnology from Northwestern University, where she studied from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at Penn State University from 2016 to 2020. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in biotechnology and molecular biology, which she applies in her research and development work.
Research Experience at Penn State University
Violet Wang has significant research experience from her time at Penn State University. She served as an Undergraduate Independent Researcher from 2018 to 2020, where she engaged in various research projects. Additionally, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for four months in 2018. These roles allowed her to gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and research methodologies.
Laboratory Experience at Biocytogen
In 2017, Violet Wang worked as a Laboratory Technician at Biocytogen for two months in Beijing, China. This position provided her with early exposure to laboratory practices and techniques, contributing to her overall skill set in the field of synthetic biology and research.