Process Engineer II

• Apr 2022 - Present

Scientist

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Core technology research and development for genetic sequencing applications Core technology research and development for genetic sequencing applications

Process Engineer

• Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

∙ Led Automation and scale-up efforts ∙ Implemented Manufacturing Execution System (MES) ∙ Led Kaizen Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) via DMAIC approach ∙ Used SolidWorks for cartridge design improvements and fixtures ∙ Led task forces using the 8D problem solving approach ∙ Implemented material and process changes through inter-departmental Process Change Review Boards (PCRB) ∙ Monitored product via assay performance & variability analysis ∙ Conducted DFM study for… Show more ∙ Led Automation and scale-up efforts ∙ Implemented Manufacturing Execution System (MES) ∙ Led Kaizen Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) via DMAIC approach ∙ Used SolidWorks for cartridge design improvements and fixtures ∙ Led task forces using the 8D problem solving approach ∙ Implemented material and process changes through inter-departmental Process Change Review Boards (PCRB) ∙ Monitored product via assay performance & variability analysis ∙ Conducted DFM study for injection molded parts ∙ Drove Q1 cost savings of 12.5% per cartridge type

Process Technician II

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

∙ Implemented Kaizen process to reduce cost per cartridge by 58%, decrease cycle time by 61%, and improve yield to 99.25% ∙ Determined and tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reviewed weekly for excursions ∙ Learned JMP to analyze data and trends via “Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving (STIPS)” online course ∙ Implemented DoEs for root cause analysis, variability reduction, and ideal operating point determination

Assembly Technician

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

∙ Inspected and dispositioned raw materials according to part drawings and specifications ∙ Performed metrology of WIP goods ∙ Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance via SOPs ∙ Utilized Keyence CL-3000 to conduct variability study ∙ Improved capacity by 4x through increased parallelism ∙ Documented Process of Record in Blue Book

Student Researcher

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

Designed and constructed the third iteration of the Lower Body Negative Pressure suit as a countermeasure to headward fluid shifts that occur in microgravity. Focused on Arduino, circuit prototyping, and constructing a sensor system that monitors and displays measurements of the environment within the suit. Designed and constructed the third iteration of the Lower Body Negative Pressure suit as a countermeasure to headward fluid shifts that occur in microgravity. Focused on Arduino, circuit prototyping, and constructing a sensor system that monitors and displays measurements of the environment within the suit.

Student Researcher

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Student under Dr. Valdez-Jasso studying biomechanics of the right venticle. Tasks include processing and analyzing data collected from pulmonary hypertensive rats using MATLAB. Student under Dr. Valdez-Jasso studying biomechanics of the right venticle. Tasks include processing and analyzing data collected from pulmonary hypertensive rats using MATLAB.

Lab Assistant

• Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

Tasks included preparing solutions, maintaining lab stock, and processing orders. Also prepared gels and conducted PCR, Tasks included preparing solutions, maintaining lab stock, and processing orders. Also prepared gels and conducted PCR,

Administrative Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

Student Administrative Assistant to Dr. Michael Karin. Duties include regularly updating calendar and scheduling meetings/events, handling email correspondence, and creating itineraries for travel. Work also includes manuscript/grant editing and submission. Student Administrative Assistant to Dr. Michael Karin. Duties include regularly updating calendar and scheduling meetings/events, handling email correspondence, and creating itineraries for travel. Work also includes manuscript/grant editing and submission.