Chaz Childers
About Chaz Childers
Chaz Childers is an Application Engineer at Opentrons Labworks Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in research and engineering, having held positions at institutions such as Harvard University and Florida International University, and has experience in financial services and demand generation.
Work at Opentrons
Chaz Childers has been employed at Opentrons Labworks Inc. as an Application Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has collaborated with users to create custom solutions for OT-2 labware workflows. He has also developed protocols for automated RNA extraction and RT-PCR, contributing to the advancement of laboratory automation and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Chaz Childers studied at Cornell University, where he earned a degree in Development Sociology from 2008 to 2013. He also attended Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing, achieving Dean's List recognition while studying Biomedical/Medical Engineering from 2015 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in application engineering and laboratory automation.
Background
Chaz Childers has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and financial services. He worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard University for seven months in 2018 and at Florida International University for one year from 2017 to 2018. Prior to his research roles, he served as a Financial Services Representative at Northwestern Mutual in Downtown Miami, FL, from 2015 to 2016, and as a Banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co. for five months in 2014.
Previous Experience
Before joining Opentrons, Chaz Childers held the position of Demand Generation Manager at NexHealth HQ for four months in 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. He also worked as an Instructor at Sanderson Test Prep from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to the education and preparation of students for standardized tests.