Experience

ATCC

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lead Biologist

  • Mar 2021 - Present

• Senior Biologist

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2021

• Biologist

  • May 2015 - Feb 2016



George Mason University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2015

  Manassas,VA Responsible for performing enzyme based screening assays of novel inhibitor leads for the development of inhibitors of MEP pathway enzymes from Yersinia pestis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Francisella tularensis. • Curation and assaying natural and synthetic compound libraries; expression, purification, and characterization of recombinant bacterial enzymes; inhibitor potency assays (IC50 and Ki); mechanism of inhibition assessments; bacterial growth inhibition assays; complex data… Show more Responsible for performing enzyme based screening assays of novel inhibitor leads for the development of inhibitors of MEP pathway enzymes from Yersinia pestis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Francisella tularensis. • Curation and assaying natural and synthetic compound libraries; expression, purification, and characterization of recombinant bacterial enzymes; inhibitor potency assays (IC50 and Ki); mechanism of inhibition assessments; bacterial growth inhibition assays; complex data analysis. • Recombinant DNA techniques such as bacterial transformation, plasmid prep, DNA isolation, PCR, SDS-PAGE and agarose gel electrophoresis. • Contributed research findings for publications. • Maintained lab equipment, chemical inventory, and resolved instrument problems. • Training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. •Adhered to the laboratory's health and safety guidelines and maintained a clean and safe working environment. Show less



Ernakulam medical Center, India

• Microbiologist

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  EMC Hospital, Cochin, Kerala, India • Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment. • Performed STAT and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately. Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body… Show more • Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment. • Performed STAT and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately. Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical specimens). • Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail. • Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care. Show less