Evelyn Faust

About Evelyn Faust

I am a researcher with hands-on experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, bioinformatics tool development, high-throughput automation systems, and molecular assays. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have delivered high-quality data and actionable insights across diverse biological and biotechnological applications. I\'m known to be detail-oriented, systematic yet adaptable, curious, and collaborative. I take pride in managing complex lab and analysis workflows with precision to support process improvements and discovery. I actively seek jobs, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities in Biotech R&D, especially in sequencing technology and analysis, workflow optimization and automation, microbial engineering, and synthetic biology. I am eager to explore new spaces in Biotech where I can apply both my molecular lab and computational skills to drive innovation with meaningful and lasting impact on society.I welcome connections and conversations to explore how we can learn together, collaborate, and grow!~~ More about me ~~I enjoy bridging the gap between wet lab experimental biology and computational approaches. My technical expertise spans executing and troubleshooting advanced molecular protocols, developing qPCR assays, operating and testing automated liquid handling systems, and programming in Python and R to analyze data and develop custom bioinformatics tools. I have applied both experimental and machine learning approaches to solve complex problems in microbial ecology and synthetic biology. I am passionate about leveraging biotechnology to address global challenges in sustainability and healthcare. At LanzaTech, I execute critical sequencing workflows and quality control to advance biosystems development, support strain engineering initiatives, and monitor commercial bioreactors for carbon capture applications. My academic research has focused on microbial/viral interactions in ecosystems, where I gained an appreciation for complex systems and grew fundamental skills in experimental design, data analysis, and programming. Beyond the lab, I care deeply about inclusive education and accessible scientific communication. I have assisted teaching molecular biology and bioinformatics courses, where I focused on developing clear instructional materials and helpful visual aides to support diverse learning styles. I proactively solicited student feedback to adapt strategies and support needs, aiming to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Experience

1. Research Associate - Sequencing

   Lanzatech

   Feb 2025 — Present · Skokie, IL, US

   Execute critical next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows (~400 samples/week), punctually delivering high-quality data to advance R&D, strain engineering, and commercial monitoring• Extract nucleic acids, prep/purify NGS libraries, & process raw data with high precision• Operate, test, & troubleshoot high-throughput automated liquid handling systems• Develop qPCR assays for quality control and cross-functional process improvement• Conduct quality control PCR assays for biocatalyst manufacturing conformance

Education

• University of Michigan

  Masters of Science

• University of Michigan

  Bachelors