Experience

CoreRx, Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Preformulation Research Associate

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Clearwater, Florida, United States

• Preformulation Research Associate

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Clearwater, Florida, United States

• Preformulation Research Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

  Clearwater, FL Execute and report data on: - Stability protocols - Excipient Compatibility protocols - Dissolution studies Analytical techniques utilized: - High Pressure Liquid Chromatography - UV/Vis Spectroscopy - Dissolution Apparatus - X-Ray Diffraction - Differential Scanning Calorimetry - Thermogravimetric Analysis - Dynamic Vapor Sorption



Florida Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master Thesis Project

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Melbourne, Florida Area "Synthesis and Characterization of Doxorubicin Loaded Liposomes for Study in 3D Tissue Engineered Tumor Models" The purpose of this project was to use soy-based phospholipids to form nanoliposomes capable of encapsulating doxorubicin, a widely used chemotherapeutic. The modified drug product was then to be tested on osteosarcoma cells grown separately on traditional 2-D plastic culture dishes and on 3-D collagen matrices. Skills Learned and Utilized: • Dynamic light… Show more "Synthesis and Characterization of Doxorubicin Loaded Liposomes for Study in 3D Tissue Engineered Tumor Models" The purpose of this project was to use soy-based phospholipids to form nanoliposomes capable of encapsulating doxorubicin, a widely used chemotherapeutic. The modified drug product was then to be tested on osteosarcoma cells grown separately on traditional 2-D plastic culture dishes and on 3-D collagen matrices. Skills Learned and Utilized: • Dynamic light scattering to determine liposome particle size and zeta potential • Extrusion and ultrasonic bath techniques were used to reduce the liposome size • Spin column chromatography was used to separate free drug from encapsulated drug • UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to assess the doxorubicin concentration and for cell-viability assays • AlamarBlue cell viability assay was used to assess variance in the viability of osteosarcoma cultures before and after treatment • Bench top chemistry was used to form a gradient across the liposome membrane to increase drug loading capacity Supplemental duties: • Prepared buffers and reagents for personal use and other laboratory coworkers • Maintained equipment and laboratory space • Trained junior researchers and other graduate students on laboratory equipment Show less



SciCoLab® Ventures LLC

• United States
• Medical Device

• Consultant, Research Associate

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Melbourne, FL • Designed, produced, and characterized various formulations of nano-liposome drug delivery vehicles capable of delivering high volumes of cannabidiol • Documented laboratory experiments and summarized results in technical reports for presentation to senior management • Analyzed particle characteristics (size and stability) and drug encapsulation with dynamic light scattering and UV spectrophotometry instruments • Tested and determined the best particle homogenization technique for… Show more • Designed, produced, and characterized various formulations of nano-liposome drug delivery vehicles capable of delivering high volumes of cannabidiol • Documented laboratory experiments and summarized results in technical reports for presentation to senior management • Analyzed particle characteristics (size and stability) and drug encapsulation with dynamic light scattering and UV spectrophotometry instruments • Tested and determined the best particle homogenization technique for lab-scale batches using ultrasonic bath, filter extrusion, and high-pressure microfluidics • Made buffers and reagents; handled and stored chemicals as per MSDS guidelines; maintained laboratory environment, equipment, and supplies; installed and oversaw equipment installation • Managed and trained junior researchers Show less



Florida Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Design, Team Lead

  • Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Melbourne, Florida Area • Produced a prototype thermo-logging transport container for temperature sensitive biologics • Utilized AutoCAD software (PTC Creo and SolidWorks) to design prototype and to define component list • Employed COMSOL to model thermal dissipation and to inform material choice • Used leadership and public speaking skills to guide team and to deliver reports to superiors

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Melbourne, Florida Area • Studied the differences elicited by cancer cell cultures grown in mechanically and dimensionally different (2D vs 3D) environments • Utilized fluorescence microscopy to visualize focal adhesions, actin filaments, and cell nuclei • Executed cellular growth assays to illuminate how the environments affected the cells • Fabricated collagen scaffolds using various physical and chemical techniques to modify the substrate’s mechanical properties



Neat Feet

• Lead Sales Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

  Indialantic, Florida area Responsibilities included: - Customer service (sales, exchanges/returns, education, and complaints) - Store care duties (merchandised product, maintained stock room and front of house cleanliness and organization, as well as opening and closing till)



The Walkabout Shop

• Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2012

  Gainesville, Florida Area Responsibilities included: - Customer service manager - Sales (on-line and physical) - Sales staff management duties (hiring, staff scheduling, task delegation, etc...) - Inventory (ordering, tracking, quality assurance) - Merchandising



Intrawest (Starbucks)

• Assistant Manager

  • 2004 - 2007

  Santa Rosa Beach, Florida