Randall De Groot
About Randall De Groot
Randall De Groot is a Senior Research Associate currently working at Shiru since 2022, with previous experience at Lygos and Pow.bio. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara and has extensive hands-on experience with various bioreactor systems and fermentation process improvement.
Current Role at Shiru
Randall De Groot serves as a Senior Research Associate at Shiru, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing research initiatives within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in bioprocessing and fermentation. His responsibilities include designing and executing experiments that contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the field.
Previous Experience at Lygos
Prior to his current role, Randall worked at Lygos as a Research Associate II from 2021 to 2022. During his time in Berkeley, California, he contributed to various research projects, enhancing his skills in bioprocessing and fermentation. His experience at Lygos provided him with a solid foundation for his subsequent work at Shiru.
Background in Research and Development
Randall has a robust background in research and development, having worked at Zymergen, Inc. as a Research and Development Associate from 2017 to 2020. His work involved executing bioreactor experiments and supporting downstream processing operations, which contributed to the purification of bioproducts. This experience allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of bioprocessing techniques.
Education and Expertise in Chemical Engineering
Randall earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His education provided him with a strong theoretical foundation in chemical processes, which he has applied throughout his career in various research roles. His expertise includes hands-on experience with bioreactor systems and fermentation process improvement.
Technical Skills and Equipment Proficiency
Randall possesses hands-on experience with various bioreactor systems, including the Solaris 5L bioreactor, Biostream 20L steel bioreactor, and Biolector equipment. He has executed experiments at both 5L glass benchtop and 20L steel pilot scales, focusing on fermentation process improvement. Additionally, he has designed fermentation data ingestion software using Benchling, enhancing data management capabilities in research settings.