37171 Sycamore ST, Apt 420 Newark, California 515.357.3366

Lindsey Wiemer [email protected] │ 37171 Sycamore ST, Apt 420│ Newark, California │ 515.357.3366 Education

2013–2015 MAS Environmental Policy and Management University of Denver, Denver, Colorado

2006–2010 B.S. Biology Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Experience

2016–Present Senior Research Associate – DuPont Pioneer, Hayward, California  Develop machine automated insect bioassays for high-throughput screening  Perform data analyses using R and Minitab  Manage laboratory workflow and scheduling  Spearhead process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles

2012–2016 Research Associate – DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, Iowa  Designed novel invertebrate bioassays for environmental risk characterization  Performed GLP-compliant invertebrate bioassays  Spearheaded process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles  Drafted and edited laboratory testing protocols, methods, and SOPs  Coordinated diet characterization bioassays with collaborators

2010–2012 Microbiologist – Wells Enterprises, Incorporated, Le Mars, Iowa  Performed bacterial testing for quality assurance program  Performed PCR and confirmed identities of bacterial pathogens  Experienced in state and federal regulatory proficiency testing

2009–2010 Research Assistant – Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa  Performed DNA extractions and PCR  Developed research methodology

2008–2010 Butterfly Rearing Specialist – Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa  Developed educational displays and content  Maintained invertebrate pest species in accordance with USDA regulations  Maintained customer-focused attitude

Professional Development and Societies

2015–Present Lean Practitioner Training 2012–Present Entomological Society of America

Awards and Certifications

2011 IDALS certified for ROSA, DMSCC and bacterial testing for regulatory milk samples 2008–2010 Dean’s List, Iowa State University

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Outreach

2012–2015 Des Moines Earth Day Trash Bash team captain 2012–2016 Science competition judge, Des Moines Community School District 2008-2010 Iowa Butterfly Survey Network

Presentations

Olson, T., A. Young, K. Sturtz, K. Helbing, S. Limkeman, L. Wiemer, R. Woods, I. Murphy and C. Boeckman. 2015. Development of Zophobas morio and Tenebrio molitor Bioassays in Support of Two Novel Insect Control Traits. DuPont Pioneer internal poster presentation. October, Johnston IA.

Young, A., T. Olson, L. Wiemer, K. Sturtz, S. Limkeman, K. Helbing, I. Murphy, R. Woods, and C. Boeckman. 2015. Development of a Leptinotarsa decemlineata Bioassay in Support of Two Novel Insect Control Traits. DuPont Pioneer internal poster presentation. October, Johnston IA.

Wiemer, L., K. Sturtz, S. Limkeman, J. Liu, L. Jiang, L. Zheng, B. Cong, and C. Boeckman. 2015. Collaborative Approach to dsRNA Diet Characterization Method Development. DuPont Pioneer internal poster presentation. October, Johnston IA.

Wiemer, L., and T. Olson. 2016. Development of a Folsomia candida Bioassay for Product Safety Characterization. DuPont Pioneer internal poster presentation. January, Johnston, IA.

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