Experience

VMRD, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Pullman, Washington, United States I play a critical role driving VMRD Testing Services forward to accelerate sales revenue and increase operational efficiency. My position is the scientific face of VMRD Testing Services both internally and externally. I lead the development, implementation, and validation of new testing services as well as drive the understanding of the regulatory compliance testing marketplace and the animal product and veterinary biologics industries.

• Laboratory Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Aug 2023

  United States Managed the Testing Services laboratory, which included the Microbiological Testing Facility, at VMRD where we conduct adventitious agent detection testing on animal origin product and raw materials that may be used in the manufacture of veterinary biologics.

• Microbiology Laboratory Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2020

  Pullman, Washington Manage the Microbiological Testing Facility at VMRD where we conduct Mycoplasma detection assays and Sterility assays on animal origin product and raw materials that may be used in the manufacture of veterinary biologics.



Washington State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Supervisor

  • Nov 2004 - Jul 2016

  Pullman My position entailed management of a molecular and microbiology laboratory that routinely conducted microbiological, proteomic, cell-culture, animal, and field experiments across a wide diversity of disciplinary questions. I worked closely with the Principal Investigator to manage all aspects of lab activities while assisting with data generation including design and execution of experiments, development and validation of new protocols, assistance with laboratory animal experiments, data… Show more My position entailed management of a molecular and microbiology laboratory that routinely conducted microbiological, proteomic, cell-culture, animal, and field experiments across a wide diversity of disciplinary questions. I worked closely with the Principal Investigator to manage all aspects of lab activities while assisting with data generation including design and execution of experiments, development and validation of new protocols, assistance with laboratory animal experiments, data collation, and analysis in a manner that enables subsequent assistance with manuscript preparation. I represented the lab via preparation and presentation of scientific seminars and posters, and through general outreach activities. I devoted significant effort to oversight of lab operations (logistics, ordering, and equipment maintenance) and supervision of all lab personnel including students of all ranks, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and other technical staff. I utilized a wide range of commonly employed molecular, microbiological, and cell-culture techniques, and provided in-depth training with these techniques. I was responsible for hiring and management of time-slip employees, and assisted with budget management. I assisted with preparation and maintenance of protocols for the Institutional Biosafety Committee, the Institutional Review Board, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Additional responsibilities included providing leadership in the identification, acquisition, and maintenance of scientific instrumentation and equipment acquired by the institution as well as supervising training, and operational management of acquired instrumentation. I was responsible for managing resource distribution to out-of-country research projects. I efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously, designed and used relational data structures, and learned and operated a variety of specialized software tools required for data analysis and interpretation. Show less



Fox Chase Cancer Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Technician II

  • Nov 2003 - Sep 2004

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I performed analysis and description of a novel sulfotransferase, SULT4A1, through the employment of tissue culture, protein expression with subsequent enzymological analysis, and generation of a conditional KO mouse. I also performed pharmacogenetic analysis and subsequent genotype-phenotype correlation of a liver sulfotransferase, SULT1A1.



University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Specialist A

  • Oct 2000 - Sep 2003

  I routinely utilized sequencing, quantitative RT-PCR, cloning, and other molecular techniques in the elucidation of neurodegenerative tauopathies. We also explored the use of archived tissue in RNA microarray and gene expression studies.