Michael V.

Michael V. has a diverse work experience in the field of laboratory operations and research. Michael is currently employed as a Laboratory Operations Manager at Diversigen, Inc. starting from December 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Translational Genomics Research Institute-North, where they held several roles including Sr. Lab Manager, Logistics Section Chief COVID-19 Incident Command, Lab Manager, Research Associate II, and Research Associate I. In these roles, they managed day-to-day operations of BSL3, BSL2, and molecular laboratories, oversaw supply ordering and inventory management, and ensured chemical safety and biosafety. Michael also worked as a Research Fellow at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, where they were responsible for establishing an FDA next-generation sequencing pipeline to identify foodborne outbreaks. Michael'swork experience also includes serving as a Graduate/Teaching Assistant at Northern Arizona University.

Michael V. pursued their education at Northern Arizona University. Michael completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Zoology from 2001 to 2004. Later, they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree from the same university, which they completed in 2017. The field of study for their Master's degree is not specified.