Mark Koester has diverse work experience in various fields. Mark started their career as an EMT/Lifeguard at the Borough of Spring Lake Beach Department in 2008 and remained in that role until 2014. During this time, they administered life-saving techniques and trained lifeguard personnel.
In 2011, Koester joined Best Buy as a Sales Associate and worked there until 2014.
In 2012, they served as a Resident Assistant at Richard Stockton College Residential Life, providing support to students.
Koester worked as a Research Assistant at Stockton University from 2013 to 2014. Mark conducted research on bacterial infections of Limulus polyphemus eggs and utilized various lab techniques.
In 2014, they joined Columbia University Medical Center as a Pathology Assistant Tech. Mark was responsible for using histology techniques and collecting tissue samples.
At Astrix Technology Group in 2017, they worked as a Molecular Biologist in a Department of Homeland Security anti-bioterrorism analytical laboratory.
In 2018, Koester became part of Sapience Therapeutics, Inc. as a Research Associate II, contributing to the development of novel therapeutics for high mortality cancers. Mark then transitioned to the role of Lab Manager/Senior Research Associate, overseeing lab operations and maintenance.
From 2019 onwards, Koester started their own business, Lost Wave Goods, where they design, handcrafts, and sells handmade leather goods and apparel that focus on minimizing the environmental impact of the leather industry.
Mark Koester attended Stockton University from 2010 to 2014, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology/Chemistry. Mark also holds a certification as an EMT-B, but the institution and date of obtaining this certification are unavailable.
December, 2022 - present
January, 2018
Research Project Director Atlas|aai at The University of Kansas
Director Of Administration And Fiscal Affairs - Office Of The Vice President For Research at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Senior Director, Prospect Research And Management at Northwestern University
Manager, Shared Research Operations at Texas State University
Chief Architect, Health & Life Sciences at Red Hat
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