Kelsey K.

Kelsey K. is an experienced Quality Specialist at Theiagen Genomics since May 2023, previously serving as a Cannabis Molecular Scientist and Clinical Molecular Scientist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment from February 2017 to May 2023. In these roles, Kelsey contributed to analytical method development, technical laboratory consultation, disease outbreak investigations, and quality assurance practices. Prior experience includes Environmental Molecular Scientist at Astrix Technology Group and Research/Lab Tech II at Washington University in St. Louis, where Kelsey focused on plant gravitropism and developed high-throughput genotyping protocols. Academic background includes a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Kelsey has received multiple recognitions, including research featured in a university newsletter and funding for undergraduate research initiatives.