Rebecca J Erickson

Rebecca J Erickson has a strong background in the field of biological sciences, with a focus on histology and image analysis. Rebecca J began their career as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at the City of Marinette Recreation Department from 2007 to 2009. Rebecca J then worked as a Research Intern at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, where they conducted research and published four peer-reviewed publications from 2012 to 2013.

Rebecca continued their academic journey at the University of Minnesota, where they held various roles starting from being a Graduate Assistant in 2013. During their time there, they also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and received cross-disciplinary training through the NIGMS Biotechnology Training Program. Additionally, they worked as an Economic Development Fellows Consulting Program Intern, conducting research for Lake Superior Consulting.

In 2015, Rebecca became a Visiting Graduate Researcher at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, where they focused on high-throughput phenotyping of Escherichia coli knock-out mutant libraries. Rebecca J later joined Bio-Techne as a Graduate Intern and provided proof of concept for the adaptation of new technologies in various applications.

Rebecca's most recent work experience includes being a Senior Scientist and Project Manager at MD Biosciences (now MLM Medical Labs) from 2019 to 2020. Currently, they work at MLM Medical Labs as an Analytical Project Lead, overseeing various high-value projects in the histology division. Rebecca J serves as a study director, project manager, and liaison between clients, internal teams, and pathologists.

In summary, Rebecca J Erickson has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of biological sciences, with expertise in histology, image analysis, assay development, and project management.

Rebecca J Erickson completed their Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Biology, Microbiology, and History of Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Rebecca J then went on to earn their Doctor of Philosophy degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology from the University of Minnesota.