Kate Barkus
About Kate Barkus
Kate Barkus is an Automation Scientist at LanzaTech, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in cellular and molecular biology, holding a B.S. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Work at LanzaTech
Kate Barkus has been employed at LanzaTech as an Automation Scientist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing automation solutions to enhance research and operational efficiency. Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Research Assistant at LanzaTech from 2018 to 2021, contributing to various projects that aimed to advance the company's technological capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Kate Barkus holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She later obtained a Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences, which supports her work in automation and research.
Background
Before joining LanzaTech, Kate Barkus gained experience in various roles within the research field. She worked at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine as a Research Assistant 3 from 2015 to 2017. She also held positions at Charles River Laboratories, first as a Research Assistant 2 from 2017 to 2018, and then as a System Validation Specialist for five months in 2018. These roles contributed to her expertise in research methodologies and system validation.
Career Progression
Kate Barkus has demonstrated a steady career progression in the field of research and automation. After her initial role at Charles River Laboratories, she transitioned to a Senior Research Assistant position at LanzaTech, where she worked for three years before advancing to her current role as Automation Scientist. Her diverse experiences across different organizations have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current responsibilities.