Aric Wiest
About Aric Wiest
Aric Wiest is the Head of Fermentation at LifeMine Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in fermentation science and research, with previous roles at Indigo and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Current Role at LifeMine Therapeutics
Aric Wiest serves as the Head of Fermentation at LifeMine Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees fermentation processes critical to the company's research and development efforts. LifeMine Therapeutics is located in Cambridge, MA, where Wiest applies his extensive background in fermentation science to advance the company's innovative approaches in biotechnology.
Previous Experience at Indigo
Prior to his current role, Aric Wiest worked at Indigo in various capacities. He was a Scientist I from 2017 to 2018 and then progressed to Scientist II, leading the Abiotic Screening Team from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Indigo spanned nearly two years, during which he contributed to research initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through microbial solutions.
Academic Background
Aric Wiest holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology from Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus, completing his studies there from 1994 to 1998. His academic training laid the foundation for his career in fermentation science and biotechnology.
Experience at UMKC and Texas A&M University
Wiest has a substantial background in research and curation. He served as an Assistant Curator at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) from 2006 to 2015 for nine years. Additionally, he worked as a Research Associate at Texas A&M University from 2003 to 2006. These roles contributed to his expertise in scientific research and laboratory management.