Experience

bluebird bio

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Associate Scientist I

  • May 2022 - Present

  - Performing routine analytical testing (cell culture, qPCR, and ELISA) and providing accurate, timely results to client groups (Research, Process Development, Manufacturing).- Supporting phase-appropriate test method development, optimizations, and qualifications as needed.- Generating, managing, and analyzing data utilizing standard software (ELN, JMP, Excel, etc.)- Reviewing and summarizing data via technical reports and presenting scientific data.- Authoring and/or revising SOPs, work instructions, test methods, qualification reports, and forms. - Training and mentoring of junior lab personnel.- Performing general lab maintenance and upkeep, including ordering laboratory supplies, and maintaining key analytical equipment. Show less

• Associate Scientist II

  • Mar 2021 - May 2022

  - Performing routine analytical testing (cell culture, qPCR, and ELISA) and providing accurate, timely results to client groups (Research, Process Development, Manufacturing)- Generating, analyzing, and maintaining data in a highly organized manner, including electronic lab notebook maintenance- Performing general lab maintenance and upkeep, including ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining key analytical equipment- Reviewing and verifying data packets- Assisting in the execution of phase-appropriate test method qualifications- Assisting in the optimization of methods and supporting investigations Show less



Seres Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manufacturing Associate

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  - Preparation of raw materials, media culture, solutions and consumables according to SOP and safety regulations for manufacturing operations - Authorizing SOPs, batch records, CAPAs, and deviations - Ensuring availability, validation, and maintenance of required materials and equipment for manufacturing operations - Following and completing daily standard operating procedures by entering reports, performing batch records, logging equipment, maintaining safety procedures, and reviewing manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance - Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of manufacturing facilities - Providing training and review safety procedures to junior employees - Planning production activities Show less



M.S. Walker, Inc.

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Product Developer

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2020

  - Formulated novel alcoholic beverages based on recent industry trends and competitor brands to build a diverse product portfolio of liquors and liqueurs - Updated existing product formulations to keep pace with recent industry trends and changes in ingredient availability with an emphasis on suiting flavor profiles to modern taste preferences and securing cost-effective ingredients to keep finished goods costs low - Helped design and implement an organic control plan to receive, batch, and bottle organic vodka products through USDA Organic and the Ecocert Organic Certification process - Conducted sensory panel evaluations of prototype alcoholic beverages against competitor products with sales account executives and mixologists to achieve the best tasting formulas at attractive price points - Oversaw quality control and quality assurance operations to ensure alcoholic beverage product specifications were met including testing for alcohol content, density, color, clarity, aroma, and taste of raw ingredients, in-process batches, and finished goods - Conducted shelf-life, thermal stress, and light exposure testing on prototypes and existing alcoholic beverages to ensure robust product quality for up to five years of shelf life - Ensured ingredient receiving, batch production, clean-in-place, and sanitation methods were properly followed and developed continuous improvement initiatives to train production employees on best practices, documenting issues, and avoiding repeat errors - Worked cross-departmentally with Customer Service, Marketing, Procurement, Purchasing, and Shipping to keep all parties updated on ingredient information and production methods for a portfolio of over 200 product recipes and over 700 brands - Ensured compliance with TTB regulations including certifications, formulas, and Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) registrations for new and existing beverage products Show less



T2 Biosystems

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Control Associate

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2017

  - Ensured the quality and stability of incoming raw, in-process, and released materials by following SOPs and GLPs to support the T2Candida Panel, a rapid-result sepsis pathogen detection system - Engaged in research, product development, and continuous improvement for QC and R&D goals - Prepared QC process documentation including certificates of analysis and certificates of quality - Assisted with maintenance of QA monitoring programs - Troubleshooted high-throughput machinery, PCR, and other instruments Show less



Corvium (Acquired by Neogen)

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  - Verification and validation testing of a rapid-result enrichment-free Listeria detection system - Designing protocols and running experiments concerning assay improvement - Purification of genetically engineered bacteriophage - Media preparation, host range identification, culture purification, and microbial identification - Verification and validation testing of a rapid-result enrichment-free Listeria detection system - Designing protocols and running experiments concerning assay improvement - Purification of genetically engineered bacteriophage - Media preparation, host range identification, culture purification, and microbial identification



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  As a research assistant in the lab of Dr. Debabrata Biswas I aided in projects pertaining to zoonotic disease pathogenicity and transmission. The projects I have assisted with involve determining the antimicrobial effectiveness of natural substances including blueberry and blackberry pomace extract on pathogenic organisms including non-typhoid Salmonella spp., Campylobacter jejuni, and enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7. My responsibilities included sample preparation, pomace extract preparation, media preparation, tissue collection, and animal observation and handling. Show less



US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015

  As a research assistant at the Nutrient Data Laboratory my responsibilities included data acquisition, data management, and data entry of nutritional facts and figures, and editing scientific manuscripts. As a research assistant at the Nutrient Data Laboratory my responsibilities included data acquisition, data management, and data entry of nutritional facts and figures, and editing scientific manuscripts.



National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  As a summer intern I completed a project entitled “Comparative Quantitation of Proteins and Peptides Using the BCA Assay” under Dr. Sanford Markey of the Laboratory of Neurotoxicology. As a summer intern I completed a project entitled “Comparative Quantitation of Proteins and Peptides Using the BCA Assay” under Dr. Sanford Markey of the Laboratory of Neurotoxicology.



National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  As a summer intern I worked with the Staff Bioinformatician to implement and maintain a working cloud computing environment for the Laboratory of Neurotoxicology of the National Institute of Mental Health. As a summer intern I worked with the Staff Bioinformatician to implement and maintain a working cloud computing environment for the Laboratory of Neurotoxicology of the National Institute of Mental Health.