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Michelle Scriver
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Michelle Scriver

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Summary

I’m a collaborative scientist with a strong interest in applying molecular tools to solve both environmental and health-related challenges. My background spans marine biosecurity, invasive species detection, and biodiversity monitoring, as well as gene therapy, GMP quality control, and breast cancer research.

After five years in GMP and R&D roles in the gene therapy industry, I completed a PhD with the Marine Biosecurity Team at the Cawthron Institute in Nelson, New Zealand. My research focused on optimizing environmental DNA (eDNA) and RNA (eRNA) techniques for marine biosecurity applications.

Currently, I’m a Research Scientist and Lab Manager at Sequench Ltd., where I lead a laboratory specializing in molecular analysis of complex environmental samples. Leveraging advanced Illumina sequencing technologies, I provide high-quality data to help clients solve challenging research questions.

I’m passionate about molecular innovation and developing technologies that make science more impactful and actionable.

Biodiversity Biotechnology Ecology Marine Biology Molecular Biology

Past or current institution affiliations

University of Auckland

Work details

Research Scientist/Lab Manager

Sequench Ltd.
April 2022
Sequench Ltd. — A global sequencing company specializing in environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. Our focus is twofold: collaborating on research projects to advance scientific knowledge, and delivering high-quality molecular data to support client needs. As a one-stop shop, we offer comprehensive support—from project design and sample collection to data output—to meet all molecular biology requirements. My role: • Supervise lab technicians, interns, and junior researchers • Lead and support R&D projects, including experimental design and data analysis • Contribute to scientific publications, reports, and proposals • Lead team meetings and support project development

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PeerJ Contributions

  • Articles 1
February 23, 2024
Drop it all: extraction-free detection of targeted marine species through optimized direct droplet digital PCR
Michelle Scriver, Ulla von Ammon, Cody Youngbull, Xavier Pochon, Jo-Ann L. Stanton, Neil J. Gemmell, Anastasija Zaiko
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16969 PubMed 38410796