Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott, Ph.D., currently serves as a Senior Research Scientist II at GenScript since December 2024, following a brief tenure as a Staff Scientist at Anavasi Diagnostics® in late 2024 and a significant role as a Senior Scientist at Just - Evotec Biologics from April 2019 to July 2024. In the latter position, Jim led a team of seven scientists focused on developing DNA oligo synthesis and vector assembly platforms. Previous experiences include postdoctoral research that involved method transfer and the development of high throughput mRNA expression screens, and a doctorate research at the University of Oregon specializing in protein engineering and synthetic biology. Jim's background also encompasses work as a PhD R&D Intern at Intellectual Ventures, where innovative ddPCR diagnostic assays were developed. Educational credentials include a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon and a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.