KYLE R. SMITH
Microbiologist
Alexandria
Summary
PhD-trained molecular microbiologist with expertise in research, innovation assessment, and science communication. Skilled in designing and evaluating AI-powered tools to enhance scientific discovery and streamline workflows. Experienced in fostering collaboration and efficiency among technical and non-technical teams in high-ambiguity settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patent Examiner – Microbiology
USPTO
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Reviewed patent applications across microbiology domains for novelty, non-obviousness, and legal merit
- Performed deep prior art searches (PE2E, PubMed, Espacenet) and wrote clear office actions
- Honed skills in technical writing, IP strategy, and scientific discernment in high-volume workflows
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure proper application during examinations.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow (CRTA)
National Cancer Institute, NIH
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Completed PhD in Molecular Genetics & Microbiology as an NCI Cancer Research Training Award Fellow in the HIV AIDS & Malignancies Branch.
- Performed a wide range of molecular biology and microbiology techniques including DNA extractions, PCR assays, extensive cell culture, and DNA sequence analysis using Geneious.
- Published first-author manuscript in mSphere; presented at 8+ conferences (talks & posters)
PhD Candidate
Stony Brook University
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Engaged in extensive collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to the identification and resolution of scientific issues through scientific interpretation and data analysis, mirroring the collaborative and advisory roles described in the job listing.
- Skilled in scientific and technical communication, presenting research to diverse audiences including specialists and lay audiences.
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 05.2001 - 01.2023
MS - Biology
Queens College
08-2016
BS - Biology & Psychology
University At Buffalo
08-2013
Skills
- Technical writing
- Effective scientific communication
- Patent evaluation
- Intellectual property search
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Experimental Design
- Data analysis
Websites
Timeline
Patent Examiner – Microbiology
USPTO
01.2024 - 06.2025
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow (CRTA)
National Cancer Institute, NIH
11.2019 - 08.2023
PhD Candidate
Stony Brook University
08.2016 - 10.2019
Ph.D. - Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Stony Brook University
05.2001 - 01.2023
MS - Biology
Queens College
BS - Biology & Psychology
University At Buffalo
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