Hello! | Julia Downey
Julia Downey

Julia Downey

R&D Scientist • Digital Growth Consultant

Scientist, CDx R&D

Agilent Technologies • 2020—Present

R&D Project Lead for a critical biomarker program. Managing development across feasibility, verification, validation, and commercial phases.

Digital Growth Consultant

Compass Rose Digital • 2023—Present

Helping solopreneurs and small business owners build results-oriented frameworks, SEO strategies, and automated systems for digital success.

B.S. in Biochemistry

University of California Santa Barbara, 2020

• Modern laboratory techniques: IHC, chromatography, and spectrometry.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Grant Recipient

Dr. Zach Ma Cell Biology Lab • 2018–2020

Investigated WDR5B protein structure and gene expression. Awarded a UCSB Office of Undergraduate Education grant to fund and advance research with future applications in cancer study.

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Friends & Family

Above All Else

Quality time with the people I love is my greatest priority and source of joy.

Outdoor Exploration

Happiest when I'm hiking mountain trails, camping under the stars, or spending long days at the beach.

Sailing & Coaching

Former head instructor with a love for the water and teaching the next generation of racers.

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Travel

Exploring new cultures and horizons; gaining a global perspective through journeying.

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Reading

A lifelong book lover always seeking new stories and deep insights into the world.

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Molecular Curiosity

Driven by a deep desire to understand life at a cellular level and how that translates to diagnostics.

Science & R&D

IHC Diagnostics Companion Diagnostics Feasibility & Validation Project Leadership

Digital Strategy

SEO Optimization Systems Automation Technical Strategy Customer Retention
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