Melissa MacPherson

Melissa MacPherson is an experienced laboratory professional with a diverse background in molecular biology and quality assurance. Currently serving as the Laboratory Manager at STARK International since March 2021 and as a Quality Assurance Technician at Truro Cannabis since August 2020, Melissa has honed expertise in laboratory operations and quality control. Previous roles include Laboratory Technician at Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation and Molecular Genetic Researcher at Dalhousie University, where responsibilities encompassed DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and Next Generation Sequencing techniques. Melissa also contributed as a Research Assistant at Performance Genomics Inc. and Performance Plants, focusing on gene expression and molecular biology research. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honors in Biology/Biological Sciences from St. Francis Xavier University and a Biotechnology Diploma from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.