Laura Beer, Ph.D.

Experience

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

  Post-Doctoral Fellow

  • Created (SOPs) to characterize toxic algal metabolites using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC/MS) for the Plankton and Ecology and Physiology Branch of NOAA’s Center for Coastal Fisheries.

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  Colorado School of Mines

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

  Research Faculty

  • Led an interdisciplinary multi-institutional team that studied biodiversity and renewable bioenergy potential in Great Salt Lake an Yellowstone National Park. Research was funded by the Department of Energy, Joint Genome Institute and the Airforce Office of Science. • Used qPCR, PCR, Sanger and Next Gen DNA sequencing to study energy pathways and analyze eDNA from extremophiles. Managed and analyzed large database using Python-based analytical tools.• Designed culturing and fermentation techniques and implemented screening protocols for biohydrogen and biofuel related lipid production and analysis (GC/HPLC) in photosynthetic microbes.• Published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, a book chapter, presented results at national and international conferences, and reviewed grant proposals for the National Science Foundation.• Managed molecular biology lab and mentored graduate and undergraduate students. Show less

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  University of Georgia

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Postdoctoral Research Associate, Microbiology

  • Designed and executed molecular biology and fermentation protocols that improved H/FPLC analytical capabilities to study lipid production, microbial physiology and biochemistry in anaerobic methanogens.• Researched the effects of the Macondo oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico via shipboard analysis and Alvin submersible dives.

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  Golden Electrolysis, LLC

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2022

  Business Owner

  • Drove business development through community networking, referrals and digital marketing.• Created valuable business with revenues over $120k annually through relationships with clients to generate return business.

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  Community College of Aurora

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Adjunct Biology Professor

  • Facilitated Cellular and Organismal Biology and Laboratory courses for undergrad biology students.• Developed curriculum, prepared lessons, and conducted both lab and classroom presentations. • Met individually with students to explain and clarify class concepts.

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  Regis University

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Pharmaceutical Scientist

  • Validated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for particle formation via flow cytometry, and lubricant-related mechanical issues for novel syringe coatings in pre-filled, pre-lubricated syringes • Provided scientific proof of concept that led to Phase II funding.• Prepared reports and presented data at international conferences.

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  Modern Woodmen of America

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Financial Representative

  • Marketed, presented and sold financial and insurance products that exceeded required quotas.• Developed relationships with clients through networking, call-plan execution and relationship building. • Utilized CRM software to manage products and client information.

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  CTEH®

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  Health Scientist I

  I help companies navigate environmental justice issues related to air quality and emissions including: EJ tool output analysis and detailed reports on what drives EJ scores in disproportionately impacted communities, community monitoring and risk assessment, epidemiological emergency support for public health emergencies such as COVID19, and support experts for toxic tort litigation.

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  Ramboll

  Dec 2022 - now

  Senior Lead Consultant

  Project manager and due diligence professional providing support for data center development, environmental justice community outreach, and DOE proposal development to energy sector clients for decarbonization. Environmental DNA (eDNA) expert, business development, environmental permitting and regulatory activities.