High School Plant

JUSTIN MAHONEY

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PROFILE

A Research Scientist with extensive experience in food chemistry, plant

physiology, statistical analysis, molecular biology, food sensory

discrimination and analysis. Teaching areas include Anatomy and Physiology,

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Food Science and Physics. Demonstrates

strong creativity and innovation skills; developing and planning effective

Food Science experiments facilitated by scientific literature reviews.

Possesses diverse and thorough pedagogical and presentation skills. Strong

leadership, communication and experimental pilot line coordination skills

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

McCain Foods (Canada) Limited, Florenceville, NB 2008-Present

Research Scientist 2012-Present

. Created experimental design for ingredient formulation innovation

. Utilized enzyme technologies for process and product optimization

. Performed Nutritional process modeling using statistical analysis

software

. Conducted statistical analysis consulting for process optimization,

modeling and design of experiments

. Developed robust statistical sensory analysis methodologies for optimum

flavor acceptability

. Conducted experimental data analysis and reporting

. Developed and executed bench-top experiment protocols

. Led and supervised pilot line experimentation

. Member, Joint Health and Safety Committee

. Developed patent manuscripts

. Member, HACCP Team

Research Assistant 2008-2012

. Developed and executed protocols

. Supervised research team in pilot line food processing innovations

. Created and conducted analytical laboratory experiments

. Stayed abreast of current health concerns, costs and innovations in the

food processing industry

. Conducted sensory discrimination and analyses

. Wrote and presented detailed scientific reports

. Conducted detailed statistical analysis

. Initiated and led workplace wellness group

. Conducted Food Science seminars in areas of food safety, food

processing, labelling, nutrition, neutraceuticals, food processing

regulations and technologies

. As a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, was actively

involved in continuous improvement of workplace safety

Accomplishments:

. Developed cutting-end technology to create an 'all-natural' French fry

product using ingredient re-formulation

. Using JMP (SAS) statistical analysis software, developed an excellent

fit model to predict acrylamide in the final product based on propriety

correlation analysis

. Created foundations for award-winning work safety model based on key

elements of safety

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Cont'd) Justin

Mahoney /2

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON 2002-2005

Master of Science/Molecular Biology

. Maintained the wild-type model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana by

extracting RNA from the roots, stems, leaves and flowers and performed

Northern blot experiments with the extracts to determine the degree of

expression of the ethylene receptor genes ETR1, ETR2, ERS1, ERS2 and

EIN4

. Extracted DNA and RNA from wild-type, ETR1 and ERS1 mutant plants to

clone various domains of the ERS1 and ETR1 genes

. Transformed wild-type plants with the novel chimeric gene by means of

the "floral dip" method

. Examined, recorded, analyzed and presented phenotypic changes that

resulted from the transformation

. Produced and dissertated thesis, searched bioinformatics, designed

primer, isolated RNA, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, cloned genes, gel

electrophoresis, purified DNA, digested DNA, transformed bacterial,

collected and analyzed data, grew and maintained bacterial colony,

transformed "floral dip" plant technique and maintained plant

Accomplishments:

. Created a novel chimeric gene composed of the ethylene-binding domain

of ETR1 and the histidine kinase domain of ERS1; cloned gene used for

further understanding of ethylene signaling pathway

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Maine, Presque Isle, Houlton, ME 2006-2007

Instructor, Adult Education

. Taught College Preparatory Biology

Northern Maine Community College, Houlton, ME 2006-2007

Instructor

. Taught Anatomy and Physiology

Houlton High School, Houlton, ME 2005-2007

Teacher

. Taught Mathematics (Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra)

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON 2002-2004

Teaching Assistant

. Introductory Biology II - Guided students in laboratory preparation,

prepared formal laboratory reports and explored the basic principles of

Biology, emphasized the diversity of life forms and ecology

. Plant Form and Function - Instructed students in the proper use of

microscopes, prepared plant organ cross-sections, examined cellular

structure in relation to function and prepared comprehensive laboratory

reports

. Introductory Genetics - Assisted students with proper laboratory

technique, examining concepts in both classical Mendelian genetics and

modern molecular genetics

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Cont'd) Justin

Mahoney /3

Houlton High School, Houlton, ME 2000-2002

Teacher

. Taught an advanced Physics course that focused on topics including

Newtonian Mechanics, Waves, Optics and Electromagnetism to a 95%

university-bound student body

. Developed laboratory resources and participated in teaching workshops

that included topics such as student evaluation techniques and teaching

pedagogy

. Taught Chemistry preparatory level including topics such as chemical

reactions, atomic structure and solutions

Reindeer Lake High School, Southend, SK 1999-2000

Teacher

. Taught courses in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Drivers' Education,

Oil Painting and Life Transitions

Accomplishments:

. Designed and implemented new teaching model based on experiential and

'free fun-time' based learning with excellent academic and student

lifetime learning results

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of California, San Diego, CA

in Progress

Certificate of Biostatistics

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

2011

Certificate of Food Science

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

2005

Master of Science, Molecular Biology

University of Western Ontario, London, ON

1999

Bachelor of Education, Science and Mathematics Specialization

Concordia University, Montreal, QC

1998

Bachelor of Science, Biology Major

University of Maine, Presque Isle, ME

1995

Biology Credential

McGill University, Montreal, QC

1990 - 1993

Engineering Credential

Publication:

. Mahoney, J. 2004. Overexpression of an ETR1/ERS1 Ethylene Receptor

Chimera in Arabidopsis thaliana.

(In-house publication)

Presentation:

. 2004 - "The Roles of the Histidine Kinase Domains in the Ethylene

Receptors ETR1 and ERS1 in Determining the Degree of Seed Dormancy"

(poster) Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists. Guelph, Ontario

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Justin Mahoney /4

Professional Affiliations:

. Institute of Food Technologists, 2012-2014

. Ontario College of Teachers, 2005-Present

Additional Training/Skills:

. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

. Food sensory discrimination and analysis

. JMP Statistical Analysis software: Analytical data interpretation and

statistical analysis

. Various Molecular and Microbiological analytical laboratory analyses

. Scientific protocol preparation, analytical laboratory and food

manufacturing pilot line execution and coordination

. Detailed scientific summary and report preparation for senior

management review

Academic and Community Involvement:

. Coach, Reindeer Lake High School Volleyball team, 1999-2000

. Supper Coordinator, Newman Centre, Montreal, QC, 1993-1994

. Volunteer, Accueil Bonneau, Montreal, QC, 1992-1994

. Volunteer, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, QC, 1992-1993

References Available Upon Request

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