Experience

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research And Development Engineer

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Boston University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Researcher

  • Sep 2021 - May 2022

  Performed literature review to identify effective methods for the quantification of cyclodextrin in a di-block and tri-block copolymer. Designed and performed experiments, collected and analyzed data related to polymers for drug delivery applications. Characterized polymers using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Performed literature review to identify effective methods for the quantification of cyclodextrin in a di-block and tri-block copolymer. Designed and performed experiments, collected and analyzed data related to polymers for drug delivery applications. Characterized polymers using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.



Vertex Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering and Material Sciences Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Created a comprehensive coformer toxicity and physical property database to improve the efficiency of solid dosage form development. Compiled surface modification protocols to facilitate the development of crystallization experiments. Analyzed XRPD spectra resulting from cocrystal, salt, and polymorph screens. Created a comprehensive coformer toxicity and physical property database to improve the efficiency of solid dosage form development. Compiled surface modification protocols to facilitate the development of crystallization experiments. Analyzed XRPD spectra resulting from cocrystal, salt, and polymorph screens.



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Provided guidance and communicated concepts to students in an instructional biomaterials lab. Equitably evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback. Documented laboratory inventory and independently operated experimental equipment. Provided guidance and communicated concepts to students in an instructional biomaterials lab. Equitably evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback. Documented laboratory inventory and independently operated experimental equipment.



Rochester Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Developed experimental outlines for the fabrication of hydrogel microwells and the growth of cancer spheroids. Experimented with different surface modification techniques to optimize hydrogel adhesion to borosilicate glass. Performed live/dead assays to test viability of MDA-MB-231 cells. Utilized fluorescent microscopy for monitoring the adherence of bovine serum albumin to polymer samples. Experienced in photolithography of polyethylene glycol diacrylate. Fabricated a microfluidic device for testing the flow rate of cell culture media through a membrane. Show less



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Studied and practiced the culture of breast cancer cells. Learned procedures for thawing cells, mixing and changing media, using Trypsin to dissociate cells in a petri dish, creating an agar mold for spheroid formation, and counting cells under a microscope. Trained in chemical waste management and trained for work in biological safety Levels 1 and 2 laboratories. Studied and practiced the culture of breast cancer cells. Learned procedures for thawing cells, mixing and changing media, using Trypsin to dissociate cells in a petri dish, creating an agar mold for spheroid formation, and counting cells under a microscope. Trained in chemical waste management and trained for work in biological safety Levels 1 and 2 laboratories.



Strong Memorial Hospital

• Rochester, New York, United States

• Student Shadow

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Initiated an electrophysiology shadowing opportunity with a cardiologist to gain a clinical perspective. Viewed medical device implantation, different imaging technology in use, and biological sensors for patient care. Initiated an electrophysiology shadowing opportunity with a cardiologist to gain a clinical perspective. Viewed medical device implantation, different imaging technology in use, and biological sensors for patient care.



MKS Instruments

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Operations Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Experienced in prototype circuit board testing using AC signal generators and oscilloscopes. Constructed and arranged internal elements of units for use on a test rack. Helped find solutions to some of the problems that became apparent during assembly. Gained electrical engineering experience through the wiring of circuits within test fixtures. Organized fabrication lab to improve process efficiency and enhance visual work space. Reduced parts inventory locations by 67% and non-value add activity by 20%. Edited and helped improve a comprehensive 200+ page semiconductor process book used for educating customers, academics, students, and employees. Show less