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Sarah Styan

Founder @ SMNS, LLC
I have more than 15 years of experience working in research and development for a multinational seed company. During that time I was responsible for managing, setting up and deploying production plant genotyping labs in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Chile and Brazil. I am also active in my community supporting education and science communication. I am working on developing a non-profit Community Science Center and at the same time looking for consulting opportunities in production genotyping, education and science communication.
SMNS, LLC
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hanapepe, Hawaii, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Other
  • Fields
    Museums / Cultural Institutions
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years
  • Management
  • Skills
    Production Genotyping
    Laboratory Design and Deployment
    Plant Breeding
    Science Communication and Outreach
    Connecting Science & Community
    Project Management
  • Highest level of education
    Doctoral

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Part-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    consultant
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance

Work Experience

Founder

Feb 2019 - Present
In my current role I am interested in pursuing consulting opportunities in production genotyping, education, outreach and science communication. I am also building a nonprofit to develop a Community Science Center on Kauai.

Technical & STEM Outreach Manager

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
1 yr 3 mos

Senior Research Manager

Oct 2012 - Jan 2019
6 yrs 4 mos

Research Scientist

Sep 2003 - Oct 2012
9 yrs 2 mos

Senior Research Associate

Apr 2002 - Sep 2004
2 yrs 6 mos

Post Doc

Jul 2000 - Mar 2002
1 yr 9 mos

Research Technician

Jan 1990 - Mar 1993
3 yrs 3 mos

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Horticulture with specialization in Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics
1996 - 2000
Activities and societies
Graduate Student Organization Waikiki Yacht Club Outrigger Canoe Team
Master of Science (MS)
Crop Science specializing in Plant Breeding
1993 - 1995
Activities and societies
International Student Panel, co-founder Wageningen Field Hockey Club
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Plant Science
1985 - 1989
Activities and societies
Varsity Field Hockey Team Kappa Delta Sorority