Meaghan Loy, Ms, Alat
About Meaghan Loy, Ms, Alat
Meaghan Loy serves as the Category Director for In Vivo Services at Scientist.com, where she enhances the Scientist.com Marketplace by identifying innovative suppliers and technologies. She has a background in biotechnology and extensive experience in the in vivo research field, having held various roles at Covance and Science Exchange.
Current Role at Scientist.com
Meaghan Loy serves as the Category Director for In Vivo Services at Scientist.com. In this role, she identifies innovative new in vivo services suppliers, tools, and technologies to enhance the Scientist.com Marketplace. She has been with the company since 2018 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her responsibilities include verifying user and supplier compliance with regulatory or internal procurement policies and interacting directly with scientists to refine their technical requirements for in vivo studies. Additionally, she leads industry forums and roundtable discussions that address challenges and initiatives in in vivo research.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Prior to her current position, Meaghan Loy held various roles at Covance, including Study Technician II - Drug Metabolism and Senior Client Services Associate. She worked at Covance from 2011 to 2017, where she gained extensive experience in drug metabolism and client services. Additionally, she served as Director of Provider Business Development and Service Provider Relations Manager at Science Exchange in 2017 and 2018. Her diverse background in the industry has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of in vivo research and development.
Educational Background
Meaghan Loy completed her Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Sciences from the same institution, which she obtained from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in her education, she studied Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth for one year. Additionally, she earned an EMT Basic Certification from Madison Area Technical College in 2005, further diversifying her educational qualifications.
Professional Development and Industry Engagement
Meaghan Loy actively participates in industry technical conferences to stay informed about the latest developments in in vivo research. Her engagement in these events allows her to network with other professionals and gain insights into emerging trends and technologies. Through her leadership in industry forums and discussions, she contributes to addressing challenges and initiatives that impact the field of in vivo research.
Early Career and Internships
Before advancing in her career, Meaghan Loy gained practical experience through various roles. She worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she completed a Production Internship at Daybreak Foods, Inc. in 2007. These early experiences laid the foundation for her future roles in the biotechnology and research sectors.