Jonathan Mitchell

Experience

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  Hallmark Health System, Inc.

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Microbiology Medical Technician

  -Efficiently processed about 100 specimens per shift from patients using selective and differential media resulting in the identification of pathogenic organisms.-Accurately interpreted preliminary identification of organisms by Gram staining, identification PCR, and rapid identification of pathogens using several immunoassay products culminating in more focused and effective patient treatment.-Utilized Immunoassay Systems to detect serum titer of IgM and IgG antibodies ensuring proper vaccination and protection of employees and patients.-Promptly communicated critical values to proper health personnel while following HIPAA regulations to maximize patient care. Show less

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  University of California, Riverside

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2020

  ● Investigated the effects of gut microbiome on Vibrio cholerae colonization by affecting bile acid levels in the intestinal lumen resulting in 3 presentations and one peer-reviewed publication.● Facilitated efficient laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, supply chain ordering and tracking, mentoring, and communication resulting in 5 research projects.● Established the first gnotobiotic mouse colony on campus and coordinated germ-free experiments utilizing sterile and meticulous techniques resulting in collaborative work with 5 labs. Show less -Conduct research focusing on the effects of gut microbiome on Vibrio cholerae colonization by affecting bile acid levels in the intestinal lumen resulting in 3 presentations and one paper under review.-Perform resourceful management duties including laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies, teaching, and communication with 5 labs resulting in several research projects.-Started and maintain the first gnotobiotic mouse colony on campus and set-up and maintain germ-free experiments utilizing sterile and meticulous techniques resulting in collaboration with 5 labs. Show less

  • Assistant Specialist

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Junior Specialist

    Dec 2015 - Jul 2017
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  Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Microbiome/Bacterial Bioprocess Development Associate

  • Investigated small scale fermentation of bacterial strains for the purpose of scale up and project development.• Demonstrated management duties including communication and scheduling with vendors, laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies, and planning of lab relocation.• Advised other projects through technical support and data gathering.

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  Takeda

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2022

  Senior Research Associate/Engineer III

  • Orchestrated experimental design, execution and troubleshooting of a microbial microbiome biotherapeutic development both internally and with project CDMO external partners resulting in optimized drug substance and drug product for phase I trials.• Refined project media development and fermentation conditions to optimize bacterial drug substance harvesting time, biomass yield and colony forming units leading to engineering runs of the projects live biotherapeutic consortium.• Led lab personnel in communication with moving company, packing of equipment and materials, and the design of a new lab space for resulting in a lab relocation executed a month ahead of schedule. Show less

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  Precidiag, Inc.

  Oct 2022 - now

  Scientist/laboratory director