Experience

Empire Bio Diagnostics

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations and R&D

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Hicksville, New York, United States



Applied DNA Sciences

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager, Office of the CEO

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  Stony Brook, NY • Business Development and Strategic Planning of Applied DNA Sciences and its subsidiary company, LineaRx • Project Lead of the following endeavors: • Acquisition of assets of Vitatex Inc. which has novel IP in capturing functionally invasive Circulating Tumor Cells for liquid biopsy • Operational and Production Optimizations and continuous improvements • Grant Writing and Submissions in collaboration… Show more • Business Development and Strategic Planning of Applied DNA Sciences and its subsidiary company, LineaRx • Project Lead of the following endeavors: • Acquisition of assets of Vitatex Inc. which has novel IP in capturing functionally invasive Circulating Tumor Cells for liquid biopsy • Operational and Production Optimizations and continuous improvements • Grant Writing and Submissions in collaboration with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories and Stony Brook University Hospital • Laboratory Construction, outfitting, and compliance in preparation for CAP/CLIA/CLEP certification • TYME Technologies Stage III Clinical Study for Pancreatic Cancer Drug, SM-88 • R&D Joint Ventures in CAR-T Cell Therapy • Collaborate with C and VP level staff, legal and finance to develop and manage project scope, budget and resources • Engage staff with project initiatives, scope, work breakdown structures, timelines and budgets • Support the research activities within each vertical of the company • Communicate frequently and effectively with all stakeholders on all aspects of a project

• Project Manager: Government and Military Programs

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2021

  Stony Brook, NY • Manage multiple projects under the Department of Defense Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF), as well as internal projects for business optimization and development. • Compose Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and RIF proposals • Engage team of Ph.D. scientists to meet project milestones and deadlines • Communicate frequently and concisely with all stakeholders, both internal and external • Oversee deliverables from initiation to R&D through tech-transfer and into… Show more • Manage multiple projects under the Department of Defense Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF), as well as internal projects for business optimization and development. • Compose Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and RIF proposals • Engage team of Ph.D. scientists to meet project milestones and deadlines • Communicate frequently and concisely with all stakeholders, both internal and external • Oversee deliverables from initiation to R&D through tech-transfer and into production • Implement strategies to increase work efficiency and minimize issues • Serve as customer representative in internal meetings to ensure deliverables meet customer requirements • Collaborate with marketing to develop sales tools and strategies • Attend trade-shows and customer meetings to serve as additional sales representative • Develop in-depth understanding of customer supply chain to create effective ways to eliminate counterfeits and risk



International HealthCare, LLC

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

  Norwalk, CT • Provide CRA support for clinical projects. Therapeutic experience includes: Anti-inflammatories, colonoscopy, endoscopy, liver-renal failure (HRS), mammography, heart-failure • Perform ongoing data entry, verification and QC on assigned studies • Participate in the development of EDC and Paper database designs • Oversee maintenance of data queries, including issue/review/audit • Assist team members with responsibilities – such as site communication, monitoring report review… Show more • Provide CRA support for clinical projects. Therapeutic experience includes: Anti-inflammatories, colonoscopy, endoscopy, liver-renal failure (HRS), mammography, heart-failure • Perform ongoing data entry, verification and QC on assigned studies • Participate in the development of EDC and Paper database designs • Oversee maintenance of data queries, including issue/review/audit • Assist team members with responsibilities – such as site communication, monitoring report review, enrollment tracking and reporting, site budgeting and payments, CTMS tracking and processing, drug/device supply management, regulatory document creation, study newsletter management and other project media • Coordinate and track team member’s weekly activities – such as ensure screening activity is reported for all sites on time and accurately, monitoring reports are submitted according to monitoring plan and weekly site communication logs are submitted • Update Project Manager of team’s productivity – assist with Project Meetings such as agenda creation, minutes and meeting invitation coordination • Assist in preparation of protocols (including design and endpoint input) and designing of case record forms • Provide ad hoc analysis for various projects requiring standard statistical analysis • Assist corporate presentations and business development Show less



Oyster Bay- East Norwich High School

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  Oyster Bay, NY • Created entirely new 7th Grade Enriched curriculum, which includes Next Generation Science Standards, exposing all students to higher order thinking, while differentiating the instruction for all skill levels and methods of learning. • Developed a grade-wide science fair in which students performed independent research projects, each given feedback and assistance through every stage of the process. • Enriched student learning through increased technology and kinesthetic activities in… Show more • Created entirely new 7th Grade Enriched curriculum, which includes Next Generation Science Standards, exposing all students to higher order thinking, while differentiating the instruction for all skill levels and methods of learning. • Developed a grade-wide science fair in which students performed independent research projects, each given feedback and assistance through every stage of the process. • Enriched student learning through increased technology and kinesthetic activities in the classroom. • Implemented classroom management techniques, such as, homework challenges and bonus cards, which increase student involvement and personal responsibility. • Responsible for all lesson planning and implementation due to small stature of school. • Generated formative, summative and authentic assessment strategies that enhance teachers’ ability to gauge effectiveness of lesson. • Facilitated a sense of community and support by participating in/attending all school events. • Engaged students to pursue independent science projects such as the online protein Foldit challenge. • Maintained a class website which contains a calendar of tests, quizzes, projects and homework, as well as, keeps electronic copies of all class worksheets and links to helpful websites to aid in student learning. (https://sites.google.com/site/obenscience/) • Differentiated instruction in inclusion classroom by utilizing a true co-teaching model. • Supported parent involvement with constant contact in both negative and positive regards. • Collaborated with 7th grade team and science department to integrate topics across curriculum and maximize student learning. • Highly acclaimed in all observations and rated highly effective in 2014 & 2015 • Established terrific rapport with both staff and student body. Show less



Half Hollow Hills HS West

• Chemistry Teacher

  • 2011 - 2012

  • Established classroom policies that guide students towards better work habits and attitude. • Performed relevant demonstrations that promote inquiry on a regular basis. • Utilized and maintained online eboard and technology in the classroom. • Effectively created new lessons, assessments and teaching practices that engaged students in multiple learning strategies



Nanoprobes, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2010

  Research and development of biomedical imaging and therapeutic applications of metal nanoparticles which target specific cancers