Alexandra Bess

Alexandra Bess is a skilled researcher with extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals fields. Currently employed as a Senior Research Associate I at Kemin Industries, specializing in enzyme research, Alexandra previously held positions at Corteva Agriscience, focusing on regulatory stewardship, seeds product development, and protein characterization. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Associate Scientist at Catalent Pharma Solutions in process and analytical development, and multiple positions at Covance involving preclinical laboratory analysis. Alexandra has also contributed to undergraduate research projects at the University of Iowa and Saint Louis University. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Iowa. Proficiencies encompass a range of analytical techniques, including HPLC, UPLC, and ELISA.