Experience

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  IdeaConnection

  • Carlsbad, CA

  • Problem Solver

    • Oct 2010 - Present
    • Carlsbad, CA

    Solve R&D challenges for various clients on a contract basis.

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  Scientist Solutions

  • Moderator

    • 2009 - Present

    Moderate the DNA, PCR, and real-time PCR forums at Scientist Solutions. Read and answer scientific questions in the areas of DNA, PCR and real-time PCR.

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  Mouse Genotype

  • President and CEO

    • Oct 2006 - Present

    Founded Mouse Genotype in 2006 with the sole purpose of providing affordable, fast, and high quality mouse genotyping services.The mission of Mouse Genotype is to accelerate biological research and stimulate innovation by freeing scientists from having to perform their own mouse genotyping.Our vision is to be the leading mouse genotyping company, recognized by our affordable services, high quality results, and friendly customer and technical support.

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  MAGENSA SAC

  • Director

    • Feb 2003 - Present

    I am part of the Board of Directors.

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  Helixis

  • Application Scientist

    • Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

    Part of a cross-functional team developing world-class instrumentation and support tools for life sciences. Involved throughout the product development cycle including product concepts focus groups, external collaborator evaluations and regular discussions with internal development teams to support product development through commercialization.Responsible for supporting the development of software user interface and for developing innovative training and support tools. Develop external collaboration relationships in leading laboratories to provide beta testing evaluations, feedback and early data for marketing purposes. Responsible for the development of applications notes and other training modules. Provide technical seminars to demonstrate utility of real-time PCR and Helixis systems.

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  Lancaster Laboratories

  • Principal Scientist

    • Mar 2007 - Sep 2008

    Responsible for the performance of cellular- and molecular-based assays in support of the manufacture and testing of therapeutic agents and biological products under GMP conditions. Develop, execute, and qualify assays, including immunoassays, cell based assays, and other analytical and virology techniques.Serve as administrator of analytical instrumentation systems, develop and execute instrument validation plans, carry out method transfers and feasibility studies, train and supervise technical staff, and give oral presentations for industry, internal training, and client reviews.

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  Identigene

  • Senior Scientist and QA Manager

    • Aug 2005 - Sep 2006

    As Senior Scientist my job was to identify possible new ventures and develop them into services. To this end, I built a mouse genotyping service business from scratch (www.MouseGenotyping.com). I created and optimized the laboratory process, developed the business model, and ran every aspect of the business, from receiving new orders and running the laboratory, to analyzing results and creating reports for clients. As QA/QC manager I provided all requirements for AABB and ISO (9001:17025) regulations. This included the writing and managing of hundreds of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the maintenance of multiple regulatory documents. I managed multiple audits from outside vendors and most importantly developed all required systems to satisfy any issues identified in a quick and efficient manner.

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  Baylor College of Medicine

  • Scientist

    • Sep 2004 - Aug 2005

    As a post-doc, I worked on the molecular genetics and epigenetics of human disease, in particular Rett Syndrome. I performed microarray experiments and identified genes whose expression was altered in diseased cells (worked published). Other pursuits included: mouse colony management, cell culture, tissue isolation, grant writing, qPCR, Northerns, Westerns, and cloning.

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  SeqWright

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    • Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

    Manager position in charge of all Quality Assurance. In addition in charge of various scientific aspects, including the writing of grants.

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  Baylor College of Medicine

  • Scientist

    • Jan 2002 - Jul 2003

    As a post-doc, I worked on the molecular genetics of muscle development, cell cycle control, and cancer development. I performed microarray experiments and identified genes whose expression was altered during musclecell differentiation(worked published). I also cloned constructs to generate KO mice. Other pursuits included: MD/PhD student supervision, mouse colony management, cell culture, tissue isolation, grant writing, qPCR, Northerns, Westerns, and cloning.

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  Michigan State University

  • PhD student

    • 1995 - 2001

    Studied the role of Arabidopsis polypeptides that bind the sugar moiety of nucleotide sugars in plant polysaccharide biosynthesis

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  CIAT

  • Visiting Scientist

    • 1994 - 1994

    AFLP characterization of Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean) genotypes