1. Brian Guttenberg
(231)631-1627
Guttenb2112@gmail.com
Education and Experience
Graduated from Michigan State University July 2015
BS in Plant Microbiology
Independent Research-Aug 2014-May 2015
Identified potential biological control agents for management of American Chestnut
blight fungal pathogen. Isolated secondary fungi from bark samples, extracted and amplified
DNA via PCR, and identified to species using DNA sequence comparison to genetic database.
Laboratory Assistant, Michigan State University-Dr. Jarosz (517) 432-2942) -Jan 2015-July 2015
Continuation of Chestnut research project, including additional lab upkeep and
preparation of samples for long term storage.
Technician, United Nuclear-Bob Lazar (517) 339-3587 – Oct 2014–Jan 2015
Daily operation of internet based science supply business. Prepared and packaged
chemicals and other products for shipment, including soldering of electronics and general
workshop power tool use. Also responsible for entering invoices into computer system.
Skills
Data Entry/ Office Software
Standard laboratory techniques
PCR
Sample Culturing
Gel Electrophoresis