Alex Neckelmann
About Alex Neckelmann
Alex Neckelmann is a Scientist II at Mammoth Biosciences, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in biotechnology and has held various research positions at Zymergen, Inc. and the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute.
Work at Mammoth Biosciences
Alex Neckelmann has been employed at Mammoth Biosciences as a Scientist II since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the company's research and development efforts, focusing on innovative solutions in the field of biosciences. Prior to this position, he worked as a Scientist I at Mammoth Biosciences from 2020 to 2022, where he gained valuable experience in the application of synthetic biology techniques.
Previous Experience at Zymergen, Inc.
Alex Neckelmann held multiple positions at Zymergen, Inc. from 2015 to 2020. He served as a Research Associate II from 2015 to 2016, followed by a role as a Senior Research Associate from 2019 to 2020. Between these positions, he worked as a Research Associate III from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Zymergen involved significant contributions to research projects in a collaborative environment.
Education and Expertise
Alex Neckelmann studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biotechnology from 2011 to 2013. He also attended Long Beach City College from 2009 to 2011. His expertise includes performing saturation mutagenesis on enzymes, advanced DNA assembly techniques, and conducting enzyme kinetic assays. He is proficient in using liquid handling robots and possesses strong programming skills in Python.
Background in Research
Before joining Mammoth Biosciences, Alex Neckelmann worked at the U.S. Department of Energy, Joint Genome Institute as a Research Associate in the Synthetic Biology Group from 2014 to 2015. He also gained experience as a Laboratory Research Assistant at Azco Biotech, Inc. in 2012. His diverse background in research has equipped him with a solid foundation in various biotechnological applications.