Class of 2027

Student Employer Profiles

photo of the incoming Class of 2027 MS in Biotechnology Program graduate students at orientation, August 21, 2025

Class of 2027 Employers

Class of 2027 Incoming Students

Benjamin Adamski

Credentials: BS in Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Associate Scientist - Biopharm, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Alex Doering

Credentials: BS in Biology/Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Position title: Non-clinical Study Coordinator, Labcorp Early Development

Melissa Gatewood

Credentials: BS in Cybersecurity
Illinois State University

Position title: AI Data Processing Consultant

Owen Grafe

Credentials: BS of Applied Science in Biochemistry
Juniata College

Position title: Associate Scientist for Operations Product Support, Exact Sciences

Brianna Heyer

Credentials: BS in Pharmacology/Toxicology and Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, Rockline Industries

Kory Holder

Credentials: BS in Microbiology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Position title: Quality Assurance Associate, Aldevron (Madison)

Ethan Luebbers

Credentials: BA in Biology
Lawrence University

Position title: Quality Control Associate Scientist, Catalent

Brooke McCaffrey

Credentials: BS in Medical Laboratory Science
Michigan State University

Position title: Clinical Laboratory Quality Control Specialist I, Exact Sciences

Brandon Minutillo

Credentials: BS, University of Iowa

Position title: Microbiologist, International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF)

Emily Monge Velasquez

Credentials: BS in Biology
University of North Texas

Position title: Associate Scientist, Catalent Pharma Solutions

Joseph Morrow

Credentials: BS in Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Associate Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bryan Nothem

Credentials: BS in Biomolecular Sciences
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Position title: Production Scientist
Catalent

Dharma Patel

Credentials: BS in Bioengineering
University of Illinois - Chicago

Position title: Technical Solutions Engineer, Epic Systems

Ian Radspinner

Credentials: BS in Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Associate Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Emmeline Roth

Credentials: BS in Neuroscience and Philosophy
The Johns Hopkins University

Position title: Clinical Trials Site Manager, Johnson & Johnson

Derek Schmidtke

Credentials: BS in Biology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Position title: Regulatory Affairs Manager, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes

Ethan Severns

Credentials: BS in Microbiology
University of Pittsburgh

Position title: Scientist I - Biopharmaceuticals, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Emma Smith

Credentials: BS in Cell & Molecular Biology
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Position title: Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD)

Amanda Straszewski

Credentials: BS in Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position title: Certified Microbiology Technologist, Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories

Hemangini Swaminathan

Credentials: Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology

Warren Treis

Credentials: BS in Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Laboratory Technician, Fortrea

Lucas Wesemann

Credentials: BS in Biology/Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Associate Production Scientist, MilliporeSigma

Jonathon Xiao

Credentials: BS in Microbiology
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position title: Senior Associate I - Quality Assurance, Catalent

Chue Xiong

Credentials: BA in Theater & Drama, University of Wisconsin Colleges
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biotechnology, Madison College

Position title: Cell Culture Scientist, BrainXell