Bryson Seekins

Bryson Seekins

Research Scientist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Financial Professional

  • Education

    • Texas Tech University

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      Master of Science - MS Biotechnology - Bioinformatics

      Focus on the development of software tools for analysis of genomic data.Education in Biopython, Perl, and other bioinformatics platforms.

    • Texas Tech University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Microbiology, General
  • Experience

    • RTL Genomics

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
      Research Scientist

      Development of Real Time PCR assays, illumina miseq workflow, high throughput sample processing, and automation of liquid handling

    • Texas Tech University

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Teaching Assistant

      Lead general chemistry experiments and lecturesSupervised students to ensure proper lab safety and procedures Produced instructional videos to meet the need for e-learning

    • WT3D Covid 19 Relief Consortium

      Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
      Team Lead

      Established production and assembly protocols to create PPE and other needed medical equipment using available 3D printing methodsConducted community outreach for the face shield team and led a group of 50+Secured corporate sponsorships and established a means of mass production that delivered 200 face shields per day using resin casting. 16000 shields delivered in total

    • Pattern Bioscience

      Aug 2020 - Sept 2023

      Assay integration of a novel IVD platformSample prep development for a complex clinical matrix Protocol and process transfer to support clinical evaluationManagement of 3 direct reports on the Assay Research Team High throughput validation of assay methods to ensure robust performance and reproducible behaviorEvaluation of novel ID strategies using tools designed by ML scientistTraining of entry level scientists to transfer institutional knowledge in a clear and efficient mannerInterdepartmental collaboration with software, clinical, manufacturing, and engineering teams to drive product improvements.Management of 2 direct reports within the Assay Research Team Continued development of novel AST and ID strategies for IVD device Direct collaboration with ML scientist to develop novel methods of AST analysis using IVD device outputsUtilization of in house data science tools with Python, Pandas, and Plotly. Deployment of interactive web applications with DashStatistical evaluation of large scale datasets MicrobiologistConducting antibiotic susceptibility testing for IVD device validation.Data analysis that produces actionable insights and high level visualizations

      • Scientist II Deputy Group Leader

        Jan 2023 - Sept 2023
      • Scientist I

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Associate Scientist II

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Associate Scientist I

        Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
    • New York Life Insurance Company

      Sept 2023 - now
      Agent

      Agent with New York Life helping individuals and business owners to create, build, and preserve wealth

  • Licenses & Certifications