Belle Smith

Belle Smith is an accomplished PCR Chemist II at Bio-Rad Laboratories, specializing in fermentation and purification. With a proven track record of reducing production costs by 400% and increasing enzyme yield up to 11x through innovative fermentation strategies, Belle effectively maintains and optimizes fermentation operations while coordinating preventative maintenance and equipment installations. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Associate at Zymergen, where specialized cell banking workflows were executed, and previous fermentation positions at Bio-Rad and Amyris, focused on quality assurance and training. Belle holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology and Management from the University of Glasgow, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the University of California, Davis. Additional foundational experience in microbiology and laboratory techniques was gained through positions at various prestigious institutions including Berkeley Lab and Bayer HealthCare.