Shawn Clouthier

Shawn Clouthier has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Shawn started their career at ACORD, Inc., where they served as a Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for managing the total quality system for a tier-one automotive parts supplier. Shawn ensured compliance with government and environmental regulations and provided ISO/QS9000 training and consulting.

From there, Shawn joined the University of Michigan as an Experimental Bone Marrow Transplantation Laboratory Manager. Shawn managed finances, quality systems, and human resources for the laboratory while also conducting their own research on repifermin in murine BMT models.

Afterward, they took on the role of Experimental Breast Cancer Research Senior Supervisor at the University of Michigan. In this position, they managed the quality operating system for the Experimental Breast Cancer Research Laboratories and oversaw multiple research projects. Shawn also trained post-doctoral and technical support personnel in lab animal research techniques and various assays.

Shawn then moved on to the University of Michigan Health System, where they served as an Administrative Director for the Cancer Stem Cell Program. In this role, they supervised multiple research projects and reviewed and evaluated results to meet grant milestones and develop new research models and assays.

Following their time at the University, Shawn joined Fluidigm Corporation as a Senior Field Applications Specialist. Here, they provided scientific support to single-cell and high-throughput researchers, educating and training customers on instrumentation, data collection and analysis methods.

Currently, Shawn works at Mission Bio, where they are the Field Applications Scientist Manager. Shawn provides scientific support to researchers and clinicians interested in high-throughput single-cell genomic analyses. Their responsibilities include educating, training, and supporting customers on Mission Bio's droplet-based instrumentation and software analysis.

Overall, Shawn Clouthier's career has been focused on providing scientific support, managing research projects, and training personnel in the biomedical and life sciences fields.

Shawn Clouthier has an extensive educational background in the field of sciences. Shawn pursued their Bachelor's of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from the University of Michigan, completing their degree between the years 1988 and 1991. Following this, they continued their academic journey at Michigan State University, where they obtained a Master's degree in Organic Geochemistry from 1992 to 1994. Driven by their passion to delve deeper into the subject, Shawn then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Organic Geochemistry at Michigan State University, completing it between 1994 and 1998. Throughout their education, Shawn focused on the study of organic geochemistry, nurturing their knowledge and expertise in the field.