Mera Yi
About Mera Yi
Mera Yi is a Senior Associate in Entomology at SC Johnson with extensive experience in lab operations, project coordination, and education.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Mera Yi currently works at SC Johnson in Racine, WI, as a Senior Associate in Entomology. In this role, she has developed and implemented electronic data collection and record retention procedures for the insectary. She also serves as the principal investigator for characterizing insecticide resistance in mosquitoes and other pest insects. Additionally, she coordinates tours for internal and external stakeholders, including customers and agencies, to showcase entomology and product performance.
Previous Experience at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Mera Yi has an extensive background with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She worked as a Quarantine Fish Development and Toxicology Lab Assistant from 2018 to 2019 and as a Development Assistant from 2014 to 2020. Earlier, she served as a Research Assistant in different capacities, including roles in 2014, 2015, and as early as 2009. Her responsibilities spanned various research and development projects, contributing to her broad expertise.
Roles in Conservation and Education
Mera Yi's career includes positions focused on education and conservation. She served as a Program Coordinator at Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps from 2016 to 2018 and as an Education and Outreach Intern at Riveredge Nature Center Inc in 2015. Additionally, she worked as an Education Affiliate at Alliance for the Great Lakes in 2015, emphasizing her continued commitment to environmental education and community engagement.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Earlier in her career, Mera Yi gained valuable experience in various technical and coordination roles. She worked as a Laboratory Technician at Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in 2014 and as a Technical Consultant at Dr. Alexander Levin Laboratory in Haifa, Israel from 2011 to 2012. She was also an Assistant Coordinator in Packaging at Sigma Aldrich from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Mera Yi holds a Professional Science Master's and a degree in Letters and Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Additionally, she achieved a certificate from the Upledger Institute in 2011. Her educational background underpins her extensive experience and expertise in entomology, lab operations, and project coordination.