Skills

Data analysis

1. Data “wrangling”, analysis and visualization using R coding language
2. Statistics (using R for coding)
3. Proficient use of Excel
4. Scientific writing

Laboratory

1. Nucleic acid extraction (DNA, RNA and double-stranded RNA)
2. Reverse transcription & PCR, quantitative PCR
3. Library preparation for Next Generation Sequencing
4. Serology assays such as ELISA, immunoassays, western blot
5. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (basic)

Field & Other skills

1. Electrical penetration graph technique for monitoring piercing-sucking feeding behaviors of insects
2. Plant and insect identification and sampling

Languages

1. English
2. Russian (Basic conversational)
3. Spanish (Basic written and conversational)