Christy O.

Christy O. has extensive work experience in the scientific and technical field. Christy currently serves as the Director of Scientific Technical Support and Customer Service at transOMIC technologies inc., where they provide technical sales, support, and project management for shRNA, CRISPR, and gene expression products. Christy has been in this role since January 2020. Prior to this, they worked at the same company starting in August 2015, specializing in technical sales and support for gene knockdown and gene knockout products.

Christy also has experience as a High School Biology Teacher at Lion's Gate Christian School from 2013 to 2014.

Furthermore, they worked at Open Biosystems/ThermoFisher Scientific from March 2008 to June 2009, where they utilized market research tools to locate potential customers for relevant product lines. Christy also worked at Open Biosystems from July 2002 to April 2007, first as a Laboratory Assistant responsible for product manufacturing and quality control, and then as a Technical Support Specialist.

Additionally, Christy worked at Research Genetics/Invitrogen from August 2000 to June 2002, initially as a Technical Support Representative II providing troubleshooting and technical support for all products and services. Christy then transitioned to the role of Gene Expression Technologist, performing genetic expression analysis using microarray platforms and providing technical support to customers.

Earlier in their career, Christy participated in the CaRES internship program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where they researched chromosome deletions for uterine leiomyoma. Christy also had clinical laboratory scientist student clinical rotations at the university.

At Auburn University, they worked as a Laboratory Research Assistant, conducting genotyping experiments and large-scale culture and dilution of bacteria. Christy also worked at the Information Desk, providing information about the university to callers in a patient and professional manner.

Christy'scareer started as a Veterinary Technician at Dayton Animal Hospital in 1994.

Overall, Christy O. has a diverse background in scientific technical support, sales, and education, with a focus on genetics and gene expression analysis.

Christy O. completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology from Auburn University, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Afterward, they pursued further education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where they obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, they acquired certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP) from the American Society of Clinical Pathology, but the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.