Britt Daughtry

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About Britt Daughtry

Adaptive research scientist with PhD-level expertise, including 14+ cumulative years of diverse research experience. Innovative thinker, data-driven decision maker, determined and often self-taught learner. Drawn to and inspired by translational biotechnology and biomedical research that has far-reaching implications for the betterment of health, society, and our environment. Extensive experience with independent project management but as a lifelong athlete, I prefer to work in a team. Transferable Skills: Leadership, project management; project coordinator; collaboration across multiple sites; fast turnaround time for deliverables; presenting talks to clients and customers; hiring; developing SOPs and training plans for new staff; supervising junior staff; mentoring high school and undergraduate students; training users on new technology; maintaining CAP accreditation for a high complexity clinical laboratory; cost-estimate preparation; service fee generation; cultivating relationships with clients; working with vendors; maintaining service contracts for equipment; inventory management; timely feedback; literature review & writing; oral & written communication; data analysis and interpretation. Technical Skillset: Experimental design and execution; qPCR; primer design; biospecimen sample processing; Affymetrix microarray experimental design and sample prep; NGS library prep; mRNA design, prep and microinjection; In-vitro fertilization; preimplantation embryo micromanipulation; primary and immortalized cell culturing; primary cell isolation; pluripotent cell culture and characterization; cell fusion; time-lapse microscopy; live-cell fluorescent confocal microscopy; single-cell genomics and gene expression; IHC and ICC; colony management; metabolism phenotyping; SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis; western blotting with chemiluminescent detection; protein purification by ultracentrifugation. Hobbies: Listening to science & technology podcasts, playing recreational sports (dodgeball and soccer), hiking, foraging, native plant & fungi ID, dog training, DIY home improvement and auto mechanics, vegan foodie adventures, traveling whenever possible.