Experience

Arbor Vita Corporation

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Technician

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area At Arbor Vita, I work as a manufacturing technician for the production of medical diagnostic products. Our company's most popular product is the OncoE6 Cervical Cancer Detection Kit, which is also the most effective cervical cancer diagnostic device available in the world right now. I'm responsible for the manufacture of medical diagnostic test reagents and components, including hybridoma cell culturing and immune-affinity purification, and enzymatic conjugation of antibodies. Tasks also… Show more At Arbor Vita, I work as a manufacturing technician for the production of medical diagnostic products. Our company's most popular product is the OncoE6 Cervical Cancer Detection Kit, which is also the most effective cervical cancer diagnostic device available in the world right now. I'm responsible for the manufacture of medical diagnostic test reagents and components, including hybridoma cell culturing and immune-affinity purification, and enzymatic conjugation of antibodies. Tasks also include protein purification by gel permeation chromatography, standard methods of protein analysis, as well as medical diagnostic kit assembly in an established GMP environment. Show less



Desert Research Institute, Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

• Research Associate

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2018

  Reno, Nevada Area At the Desert Research Institute, my work mostly consists of experiments with anaerobic cell cultures. I am involved with every step of the anaerobic culture process, starting with the preparation of the media, then transferring cells anaerobically, and ensuring proper conditions for growth. In addition, I prepare and conduct sampling (IC, GC, & Latchett) of the media in order to analyze chemical components that correlate to specific behavior in the bacteria.



New Venture (Biotechnology)

• Research and Development Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  San Francisco Bay Area In this biotechnology company, I worked as a research and development intern with responsibilities in both biological and engineering departments. In the biology lab, my duties included: -Conducting experiments necessitating BSL-2 precautions and procedures -Using excellent efficiency, dexterity, accuracy, and sterility when performing lab-based tasks -Performing ELISA experiments and the necessary preparations for the assay: -->Preparing assay reagents and… Show more In this biotechnology company, I worked as a research and development intern with responsibilities in both biological and engineering departments. In the biology lab, my duties included: -Conducting experiments necessitating BSL-2 precautions and procedures -Using excellent efficiency, dexterity, accuracy, and sterility when performing lab-based tasks -Performing ELISA experiments and the necessary preparations for the assay: -->Preparing assay reagents and samples: -->Using PCR to amplify sequences from samples -Using spectrophotometers to obtain quantitative measurements -Analyzing and presenting experimental data using Excel and Powerpoint -Researching topics for future business development and innovation -Performing regular laboratory decontamination and maintaining consistent laboratory conditions -Recording inventory of lab supplies and samples -Recording and maintaining lab equipment such as micro-pipettes, refrigerators, and incubators -Designing employee safety training presentations -Training employees in fire safety, chemical safety, bio-safety level 2 requirements, & BSC usage In addition, my work in the engineering lab consisted of: -Developing materials and apparatuses for future usage in biological experiments and assays -Using advanced tools such as laser cutters, UV-light, and relevant programs for material assembly -Ensuring sterile assembly and packaging of materials -Using critical thinking to solve problems that were presented in the material's design or application In the general company, I attended meetings and presented experimental findings to coworkers and other departments in the company. I also worked with the company's other departments in numerous other ways to help the business as much as I could. Show less