Experience

Ora, Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Director, Retina Mobility Testing

  • Jan 2021 - Present

• Manager, Retina Mobility Testing

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

• Assistant Manager, Retina R&D

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

• Senior Research Associate, Retina R&D

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

• Research Associate, R&D

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Ora is the world's leading independent, full-service ophthalmic clinical research and product development firm with offices in the United States and Japan. Over the past 30 years, we helped our clients earn 38 regulatory approvals. We support a wide array of organizations, from start-ups to global pharmaceutical and device companies, to efficiently and successfully bring their new products from concept to market. Ora's pre-clinical and clinical models, unique methodologies and regulatory strategies have been refined and proven across thousands of projects in both the US and internationally. We bring together the world's most extensive and experienced network of ophthalmic experts and R&D professionals to maximize the value of new product initiatives. Show less



Bates College Department of Chemistry

• Lewiston, Maine

• Student Research Assistant

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Assisted in the synthesis of Ashitabaol A, a molecule with radical scavenging properties extracted naturally from the Ashitaba plant (Angelica keiskei). Assisted in the synthesis of Ashitabaol A, a molecule with radical scavenging properties extracted naturally from the Ashitaba plant (Angelica keiskei).



Functional Coatings

• Newburyport, MA

• Lab Technician/Quality Control Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Worked in the quality control department testing the tack and viscosity of adhesive products to ensure product specifications were met. Required careful and methodical testing to ensure product was compliant and would not result in injuries and/or accidents when used. Tested and recorded the quality of SBS and SIS block co-polymer adhesives individually and applied to substrates. Viscosity, melting point, peel value (PLI), were tested among other aspects. Worked in the quality control department testing the tack and viscosity of adhesive products to ensure product specifications were met. Required careful and methodical testing to ensure product was compliant and would not result in injuries and/or accidents when used. Tested and recorded the quality of SBS and SIS block co-polymer adhesives individually and applied to substrates. Viscosity, melting point, peel value (PLI), were tested among other aspects.



MKS Instruments

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Worked in the shipping and receiving department of a High Tech component and subsystem provider, ensuring all shipments met quality control standards and were packed according to order specifications. Learned to efficiently and thoroughly complete all necessary shipping documentation in MRP system. Functioned well in a team environment. Worked in the shipping and receiving department of a High Tech component and subsystem provider, ensuring all shipments met quality control standards and were packed according to order specifications. Learned to efficiently and thoroughly complete all necessary shipping documentation in MRP system. Functioned well in a team environment.