Melissa Lin
About Melissa Lin
Melissa Lin is a Senior Associate Chemist at SC Johnson in Racine, WI, with extensive experience in research and development in chemistry and pest control.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Melissa Lin serves as a Senior Associate Chemist at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin. In her role, she has contributed significantly to the company's mission through her expertise in pest control and antimicrobial home cleaning products. Her work at SC Johnson involves managing multiple project timelines and test plans for international registrations, ensuring that all formulated products meet the required standards.
Previous Experience at SC Johnson
Before her current role, Melissa Lin worked as an RD&E Intern, specializing in pest control, at SC Johnson in 2018. Her internship lasted five months and was based in Racine, Wisconsin. During this period, she gained valuable experience in research and development, setting the foundation for her future contributions to the company.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Melissa Lin holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Michigan. She completed her bachelor's degree between 2014 and 2017 and her master's degree from 2017 to 2018. Her academic achievements laid a robust groundwork for her subsequent professional roles, providing deep expertise in chemistry essential for her industry roles.
Previous Academic and Research Roles
Melissa Lin's previous roles include serving as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Chemistry Department at the University of Michigan from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Department of Radiology at Michigan Medicine from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she has experience as a Lab Volunteer in the ECMO Lab at Michigan Medicine and a Research Intern at Community Tissue Services in Kettering, Ohio. These roles provided her with a diverse range of research skills and practical experience in various chemistry and medical applications.
Innovative Contributions and Projects
At SC Johnson, Melissa Lin has been pivotal in several innovative projects. She played a significant role in formulating spatial repellents for mosquito-borne disease prevention, supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UNITAID. She also led GLP testing for spatial repellent products and created the Bug Botanist brand. Furthermore, she worked on sustainability projects, including efforts to replace virgin HDPE with ocean-bound PCR for Mosquito Shield spatial repellents and developing safer insecticide aerosols and liquids.