Systems Integration Scientist 2

• Jan 2022 - Present

Associate Scientist 1 - Array Content & Applications

• Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

Research Associate 2 - Enzyme Process Developemnt

• Apr 2020 - Jan 2022

• Collaborated with cross-functional groups to ensure purification process meets all requirements for production implementation• Developed an electronic tool for Six Sigma monthly audits, significantly improving workflow by reducing touch points and incorporating Tableau/PACE software• Led the development of P. abyssi Exonuclease and SBS Pol.1901.V2 purification processes• Worked independently and within teams to make detailed experiment plans, conduct, summarize, report consistent results, and offer recommendations.

Research Associate 1- Enzyme Process Development

• Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

• Planned, executed, and contributed to the development of scalable protein purification workflows • Drastically improved purification process of T4 DNA Ligase from 19 days to 7 days, confirmed process robustness via variable testing• Successfully developed purification process of UvsX V1 while meeting shifting project timelines• Experienced working in FDA CFR 820 and GMP environment, ISO 13485-2019 certified• Led the implementation of Six Sigma and sustained continuous improvements to R&D area

Assistant Scientist

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

• Trained in handling disease agents and adhere to NIH guidelines, expert in bacterial cell cultures, PCR/rt-PCR techniques, and DNA extractions • Contributed to a successful laboratory audit by distributing tasks to other employees to confirm its completion in a timely, professional manner • Co-authored PhD thesis: Socio-ecological factors affecting mosquito prevalence in residential neighborhoods. • Multiple leadership roles in applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential discoveries, research, and problems • Interfaced with various departments and served as an in-house and outside consultant, collaborated with similar laboratories and universities statewide • Composed accurate data reports from experiments and presented to Principle Investigator

Lab Technician

• Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

• Displayed acumen in chemistry, executing SOPs, and of laboratory experiments, up to BSL2 with emphasis on attention to detail/accuracy and safety • Administered DRS and OSHA mandates to ensure proper handling and disposal of chemicals and dormant disease (Dengue, West Nile virus, etc.) lines • Performed procedures and calculations crucial to vector-borne disease detection (PCR, gel electrophoresis), experienced with Qiagen Biorobot system for DNA/RNA recognition • Displayed acumen in chemistry, executing SOPs, and of laboratory experiments, up to BSL2 with emphasis on attention to detail/accuracy and safety • Administered DRS and OSHA mandates to ensure proper handling and disposal of chemicals and dormant disease (Dengue, West Nile virus, etc.) lines • Performed procedures and calculations crucial to vector-borne disease detection (PCR, gel electrophoresis), experienced with Qiagen Biorobot system for DNA/RNA recognition

Assistant Researcher

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

• Specimen collection for research on mosquito-borne diseases, maintained multiple live specimen colonies of varying generations and species • Maintained several projects under minimal supervision, studied the correlation between socio-economic status and prevalence and susceptibility to mosquito/vector-borne diseases • Performed numerous tasks, including field surveillance, lab specimen husbandry, maintenance, identification/dissections, and data management • Specimen collection for research on mosquito-borne diseases, maintained multiple live specimen colonies of varying generations and species • Maintained several projects under minimal supervision, studied the correlation between socio-economic status and prevalence and susceptibility to mosquito/vector-borne diseases • Performed numerous tasks, including field surveillance, lab specimen husbandry, maintenance, identification/dissections, and data management

Manager

• May 2008 - Aug 2016

• Managed employee schedules, created resource plans, and tracked budgets • Solidified business skills by problem solving and improving customer satisfaction which led to a 4.0/5.0 Google rating by 80+ reviewers • Liaison between CEO, employees, and costumers to ensure proper lines of communication critical in addressing myriad problems and issues requiring immediate attention and resolve • Managed employee schedules, created resource plans, and tracked budgets • Solidified business skills by problem solving and improving customer satisfaction which led to a 4.0/5.0 Google rating by 80+ reviewers • Liaison between CEO, employees, and costumers to ensure proper lines of communication critical in addressing myriad problems and issues requiring immediate attention and resolve