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Melinda Gold

@melindagold

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Biotech product manager, science educator, and published researcher translating complex ideas into practical solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role where I can apply my experience in biotechnology product management, science education, research, and communication. I enjoy learning, solving problems, explaining complex ideas, and helping people succeed. I’m especially interested in remote opportunities with part-time, contract, or flexible schedules, meaningful work, and compensation that reflects my experience.

My career connects science, business, and education. Across 14 years in biotechnology product management with Eppendorf, Artel, and Advanced Instruments, I developed scientific content, customer education, product demonstrations, and sales training that translated complex concepts into practical value.

I now teach as a substitute and long-term science teacher, including biology, biodiversity, and chemistry, and develop lessons and assessments for varied learning needs. Earlier, I taught at The Chapin School, tutored physics, and mentored high school researchers through gene expression and cell culture projects, scientific writing, and competition preparation.

I hold a PhD in Public Health with a research focus in molecular biology and a BS in Computer Science. I am completing an MEd in Secondary Education and have authored or coauthored 11 scientific papers under Melinda Sheehan or Melinda H. Sheehan.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Substitute and Long-Term Science Teacher

Current

Wayne Highlands School District

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Delivered secondary science instruction including biology, biodiversity, and chemistry. Developed lessons, instructional resources, and assessments; adapted instruction to different student learning needs.

Biology Chemistry Curriculum Development Lesson Planning Assessment Design Instruction

Product Manager

Eppendorf / Artel / Advanced Instruments

May 2010 - Oct 2024 (14 years 5 months)

Created original scientific, technical, and educational content for sales teams and external customers. Developed hands-on product demonstrations and application-based training to make sophisticated scientific principles accessible.

Scientific Communications Content Development Product Management Technical Training Marketing Strategy Customer Research Product Launch Commercialization Remote Collaboration

Substitute Teacher, Biology and Chemistry

The Chapin School

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Provided substitute instruction in high school Biology and Chemistry, supporting instructional continuity and student learning.

Biology Chemistry Instruction

Science Research Mentor

Long Island Conservatory / SUNY Old Westbury

Jan 2005 - Dec 2010 (5 years 11 months)

Mentored students in experimental design, scientific reasoning, data interpretation, and research communication.

Mentorship Experimental Design Scientific Reasoning Data Interpretation Research Communication

Physics Tutor

SUNY Old Westbury

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)

Provided individualized support, breaking down quantitative and scientific concepts into understandable steps.

Physics Tutoring Quantitative Reasoning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Grand Canyon University

Master of Education, Secondary Education (Biology)

Completed coursework for a Master of Education in Secondary Education with a focus on Biology. Student teaching begins in January 2027, with expected graduation in May 2027.