Downstream Process Development Associate II

• Mar 2023 - Present

• Develops and optimizes purification unit operations of Ad5 viral vectors from a mammalian cell line for production of various different vaccines. • These unit operations include cell lysis, clarification, flocculation, fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC), and nanofiltration/diafiltration (NFDF). • Led and executed multiple early-stage development projects from experimental design through data analysis and authoring of final reports. • Works daily with industry standards such as… Show more • Develops and optimizes purification unit operations of Ad5 viral vectors from a mammalian cell line for production of various different vaccines. • These unit operations include cell lysis, clarification, flocculation, fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC), and nanofiltration/diafiltration (NFDF). • Led and executed multiple early-stage development projects from experimental design through data analysis and authoring of final reports. • Works daily with industry standards such as the AKTA Avant, Unicorn 7.0, and Repligen KrosFlo Systems. • Proficient in writing chromatography methods, conducting data analysis, and creating DOE runs on Unicorn 7.0. • Experienced with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and multiple resin types such as ion exchange (IEX) and size exclusion (SEC). • Assumed the role of group technical writer and authors nearly all downstream technical reports. • Creates PO’s and oversees ordering of lab equipment and supplies. • Closely collaborates with/supports the Manufacturing and MS&T groups.

Downstream Process Development Associate I

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

NCAA Division I Track & Field Athlete

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

• NCAA Division I Track & Field athlete at the University of Florida. • Committed 20+ hours a week to athletics while maintaining academic excellence. • Member of various leadership organizations such as the Black Student Athlete Committee and Student Athlete Advisory Committee. • NCAA Division I Track & Field athlete at the University of Florida. • Committed 20+ hours a week to athletics while maintaining academic excellence. • Member of various leadership organizations such as the Black Student Athlete Committee and Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Emergency Room/Trauma Center Intern

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

•Developed a research project to objectively monitor and improve communication between trauma bay medical staff during patient resuscitation events. • Presented findings and results of intervention to the Shands Hospital CEO and proved statistically significant improvements in communication. •Developed a research project to objectively monitor and improve communication between trauma bay medical staff during patient resuscitation events. • Presented findings and results of intervention to the Shands Hospital CEO and proved statistically significant improvements in communication.