Elizabeth Wynn
About Elizabeth Wynn
Elizabeth Wynn is an Engineer II at LifeMine Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in chemical engineering and has experience in data visualization, high throughput RTqPCR workflows, and automation in research settings.
Current Role at LifeMine Therapeutics
Elizabeth Wynn currently serves as an Engineer II at LifeMine Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she focuses on developing high throughput screening methods. She collaborates with the automation team to enhance laboratory workflows and improve efficiency in gene expression analysis.
Previous Experience at LifeMine Therapeutics
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth worked as a Research Associate II at LifeMine Therapeutics from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the research informatics team, automating gene expression analysis processes. She also wrote and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high throughput RTqPCR workflows and trained team members on these protocols.
Internship Experience
Elizabeth gained valuable experience through internships at Bayer Technology Services and Asaman. She interned at Bayer Technology Services in Leverkusen, Germany, for six months in 2015, and at Asaman in Avon, Massachusetts, for two months in 2014. These positions provided her with foundational skills in engineering and research.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Wynn earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in German from the University of Rhode Island. Her studies spanned from 2011 to 2016, equipping her with a diverse skill set that supports her engineering and research roles.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In her professional roles, Elizabeth has developed and integrated data visualization software, specifically Spotfire, for RTqPCR expression analysis. She has implemented and optimized high throughput RTqPCR techniques to quantify gene expression in filamentous fungi, utilizing acoustic liquid dispense technology. Additionally, she is responsible for processing a significant number of samples weekly, showcasing her technical proficiency.