Jake Sarver

Jake Sarver is a Molecular and Cellular Biology Scientist at Sakura Finetek USA since January 2023, specializing in DNA isolation and sequencing from human and animal tissue samples. Previously, Jake held roles as Research Associate II and Research Associate at Beyond Meat, where responsibilities included microbial discovery, product formulation, fat structuring, and bioreactor utilization for enhanced yields. Jake's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UC Santa Barbara and a Bachelor of Science in Botany/Plant Biology from Purdue University. Additional experience encompasses graduate research and teaching assistantship at UC Santa Barbara, where Jake conducted research, managed teams, and presented findings, alongside an undergraduate research technician role at Purdue University focused on DNA extraction and analysis. Early work experience also includes a position as a Nursery Sales Associate at Ace Hardware.