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Zachary Byrd

Zachary Byrd

Certified Pharmacy Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineer Associate in the Barzee Bioprocessing Lab at the University of Kentucky

  • Education

    • University of Kentucky

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology 3.93

      Activities and Societies: • Lewis Honors Scholar - Honors College Scholarship • Undergraduate Research in the DeBolt Laboratory - 2 years • Wildcat Triathlon Club Founder • American Society for Enology and Viticulture 2019 Conference - Best Poster in Enology • Minor in Music Performance• Certificate of Distillation, Wine, and Brewing Studies

    • University of Kentucky

      2019 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Integrated Plant and Soil Science 4.0

      Activities and Societies: KY – INBRE Summer 2022 Genomics Workshop • Hands on training in RNA sequencing experiments and analysis Poster Presentation at the 1st annual James B. Beam Institute Conference • Evaluating the influence of white rot fungi on volatiles produced by Quercus alba barrel staves Guest Lecturer at the University of Kentucky – Brewing a NEIPA Beer Thesis: The Site Evaluation of Quercus alba MetabolitesThe thesis work I completed examined terroir in Quercus alba. This was a privately funded project from Makers Mark and Independent Stave Company.

  • Experience

    • Baptist Health Lexington

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2019
      Certified Pharmacy Technician

      • Utilized aseptic technique for the preparation of sterile compounded medications• Maintained required paperwork, workspace, and logged reports

    • University of Kentucky - DeBolt Laboratory

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
      Research Assistant

      • Investigated the impact of terroir in Quercus alba metabolites through collaboration with Makers Mark and Independent Stave Company that contribute to the organoleptic properties of barrel aged spirits• Maturation analysis for Four Roses Distillery on oak extractives differences• Experience with GC-MS/FID, UV-Vis, HPLC, TGA, rotary evaporator, and pH meter• Executed projects that impact maturation chemistry, product development, and quality• Managed and taught a small team of undergraduate scientists during graduate school• RStudio, QGIS, and Microsoft Office experience for data analysis Show less

    • Fayette County Public Schools (KY)

      Mar 2022 - now
      Substitute Teacher

      • Over 190 hours of teaching experience• Emphasis on high school and middle school math and science classes

    • Falling Springs Center / Versailles -Woodford Parks & Rec

      Jun 2022 - now
      Wildcat Masters Swim Coach

      • Event director for multiple swim meets• Regularly lead workouts, coach athletes, and organize events for the team

    • Independent Stave Company

      Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
      Quality Research Scientist

      • Completed production training in all aspects of barrel manufacturing and quality control• Created projects analyzing quality of barrels before and after maturation of spirits

    • University of Kentucky

      Jul 2022 - now

      Research projects related to bioprocessing, renewable energy, and energy efficiencyOversees research projects related to fermentation, protein/enzyme assays, and biomass conversion using laboratory equipmentWorking with rural and agricultural businesses to make energy efficiency and renewable energy generation improvements • Utilizing the byproduct of Kentucky distilleries to grow edible gourmet mushrooms• Anaerobic Digestion of Bourbon Distillers’ Spent Grains for Biofuels and Biofertilizers• Assist and manage graduate and undergraduate students• Maintaining inventory, filling purchase orders, and ensuring safety standards

      • Engineer Associate

        Oct 2023 - now

      • Lab manager

        Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Brewing, Wine, and Distillation

      University of Kentucky
      May 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Judge

      Issued by Science Fairs on Feb 2018
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    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Alternative Service Breaks on Mar 2017
      Alternative Service BreaksAssociated with Zachary Byrd