Name:  Marley Longenecker

Hometown:  Eldridge, IA

Major and Graduation Date: Microbiology, Spring, 2023

Favorite ISU Class: Medical Microbiology or Mycology (hard to choose!)

Job Title and Company/Organization/School:  Science Account Representative/Manager at Novogene - NGS Services

Major Job/Position Responsibilities:  I consult lab members working on different research projects and help them with deciding the best service to get them the best results, visiting their labs sometimes to see their work up-close

What do you like most about your job/position?  I like getting to know the research projects different labs are conducting; whether it’s something related to human/animal health, plant biology, or microbial projects. It’s very interesting to see what type of work is being done at these laboratories and for what reason!

What advice would you give to current students pursuing a career in Agriculture and Life Sciences?  Keep an open mind. You might start college thinking you know what you want to study and what career you want, but you’ll more than likely change your mind. There is so much more out there than you think, don’t be afraid to try something different!