Terra Barnes, Ms
About Terra Barnes, Ms
Terra Barnes is a Senior Scientific Recruiter at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in biology and extensive experience in scientific recruitment, she specializes in career advisement and resume writing.
Work at Broad Institute
Terra Barnes serves as a Senior Scientific Recruiter at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the recruitment of scientific talent for the institute. Her role involves identifying qualified candidates for various scientific positions, leveraging her extensive experience in the field.
Previous Employment History
Prior to her current role, Terra Barnes worked in several positions that enhanced her recruitment expertise. She was an Executive Assistant at Barbwire Security LLC from 2016 to 2019. Following that, she served as a Scientific Recruiter Consultant at CAMRIS from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Scientific Recruiter for the Kelly Government Solutions Program Management Team at NIH from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Terra Barnes has a diverse educational background. She studied Biology-Pre-Medicine at Virginia State University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2008 to 2010. She also attended Tuskegee University, where she focused on Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from 1998 to 2000. Furthermore, she obtained a Master's degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biodefense/Biosecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus between 2011 and 2014.
Expertise and Skills
Terra Barnes possesses extensive experience in career advisement within the scientific industry. Her expertise includes resume writing and branding for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She has a strong focus on helping individuals achieve success in their career growth and development, utilizing her knowledge and skills to guide others in their professional journeys.
Research and Technical Experience
Before her recruitment roles, Terra Barnes gained valuable technical experience as a Research Associate at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as an Andrologist Lab Technician at IntegraMed from 2010 to 2015. These positions provided her with insights into the scientific field, further enhancing her recruitment capabilities.