Experience

DNA Electronics (DNAe)

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Scientist

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Led a team to develop a stable microfluidics platform for the detection of target DNA using Ion-Sensitive Field Effect Transistors (ISFET) on a CMOS chip. The group was multidisciplinary with a combination of chemists, molecular biologists, and electrochemists, with regular project collaborations with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. We developed several novel techniques, including new surface chemistry applications, the first repeatable real-time pH-PCR detections down to the tens of nanoliters scale, and new electrode chloridisation manufacturing processes and applications.

• Integration Scientist

  • May 2016 - Present



University of Utah - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

• Laboratory Specialist

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2016

  Started up a laboratory specializing in the development of molecular diagnostics, PCR, assay design, sample purification, and nucleic acid extraction on a variety of clinical sample types: pleural fluid, synovial fluid, whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid, pus, and nasopharyngeal swabs/washes. Started up a laboratory specializing in the development of molecular diagnostics, PCR, assay design, sample purification, and nucleic acid extraction on a variety of clinical sample types: pleural fluid, synovial fluid, whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid, pus, and nasopharyngeal swabs/washes.



BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2009 - Feb 2012

  Sample purification and nucleic acid extraction. Co-invented a device used for loading complex matrices into the FilmArray. Patent Pending: Jones, D. E., Ririe, K. M., Thatcher, S. A., Killpack, J. A., 2011.Loading Vial. U.S. Patent Application 61/558,113 (Ref. No. 2185-0021US00), filedNovember 10, 2011.

• Chemistry Formulator

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Formulated and manufactured the chemical components for the FilmArray pouch.