Jeff McMahan

Senior Synthetic Biologist at Asimov

Jeff McMahan started their work experience in 2013 as a Student Athlete Tutor at the University of Miami, where they provided tutoring in various subjects. In 2014, they became an Undergraduate Researcher in the Biophysics lab, focusing on circadian rhythms in Drosophila melanogaster. During that time, they also started a lab website and conducted research on meniscus fibrocartilage conductivity. In 2015, Jeff worked as a Test Engineering Intern at HeartWare Inc, where they designed and validated test systems for the MVAD system. Jeff gained experience in computerized systems, MATLAB, LabView, and Solidworks.

In 2016, Jeff joined Boston University as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Ngo Lab. Jeff'sresponsibilities included developing synthetic protein and cellular systems for immunotherapy and tissue engineering. Jeff engineered new mammalian cell lines and analyzed synthetic constructs. Jeff also worked as a Resident Assistant, managing concerns of undergraduate residents and mentoring students on post-undergraduate plans.

Currently, Jeff is working as a Mammalian Synthetic Biologist at Asimov, starting in 2021. Further details about this role are not provided.

Jeff McMahan completed their education with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering: Protein Engineering from Boston University from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biomedical Engineering: Tissues and Biomaterials at the University of Miami from 2012 to 2016. Jeff's earlier education includes earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International Academy of Macomb between 2008 and 2012. No specific field of study is mentioned for their International Baccalaureate Diploma.

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  • Senior Synthetic Biologist

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Mammalian Synthetic Biologist

    September, 2021