Stephen Heinsch

Experience

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  Geek Squad

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2011

  Computer Technician

  Repaired Windows, Mac OS, and PC hardware. Educated clients on use of their products. Performed phone based technical support. Performed in-home/in-office services.

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  Normandale Community College

  Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Student

  Studied Biology, Chemistry, and Japanese Language

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  University of Minnesota

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2015

  Student

  Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development

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  Schmidt-Dannert Group

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Performed general molecular biology lab techniques. Assembled a vector to be used in a novel expression system.

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  University of Minnesota International Genetically Engineered Machines Team

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Wet Lab Team Member

  Designed and implemented cloning strategies including BioBrick assembly and Gibson assembly to create a Pichia pastoris expression system. Competed in the 2013 iGEM Regional Jamboree, winning a bronze medal.

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  University of Minnesota International Genetically Engineered Machines Team

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Wet Lab Co-team Lead

  Designed molecular biology workflow. Implemented cloning strategies including BioBrick assembly and Gibson assembly. Trained several students on general lab technique. Competed in the 2014 iGEM Jamboree, winning a gold medal as well as the best environmental project in the overgraduate division.

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  Smanski Group

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2024

  Bioinformatic analysis, computational tool development, genome engineering, natural product discovery. Bioinformatic analysis, natural product discovery, characterization of novel host organisms toward improved heterologous protein expression, metabolic engineering.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2024

  • Junior Scientist

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
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  Jord BioScience

  Jan 2023 - now

  Bioinformatics Scientist