Associate Scientist

• Nov 2021 - Present

I began working at Santé Labs as a Lab Technician, and after a six-month period, I was promoted to the position of Associate Scientist. I assist in the development of company products by providing accurate and timely data on our experimental and large-scale formulations. This includes the preparation of samples for testing by HPLC through our ISO certified method. Additionally, I screen supplements, and their precursors for concentrations of relevant compounds. In collaboration with my colleagues, I have developed new methods and improved our screening capabilities. Show less

Formulation Technician

• Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

Formulated large-scale buffers used in the nucleic acid extraction process in volume batches up to 750 liters. Performed in-process and final quality control tests to ensure the product fulfilled company standards. Collaborated with co-workers and demonstrated strong documentation skills needed for successful delivery of formulations to the Filling Department, where products were packaged and shipped to buyers. Formulated large-scale buffers used in the nucleic acid extraction process in volume batches up to 750 liters. Performed in-process and final quality control tests to ensure the product fulfilled company standards. Collaborated with co-workers and demonstrated strong documentation skills needed for successful delivery of formulations to the Filling Department, where products were packaged and shipped to buyers.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

Assisted Dr. Shane Yost with his Computation Chemistry research on an accurate and efficient density functional theory (DFT) calculation method (NOCI-MP2). This involved running simulations of electronic interaction between charged and neutral molecular monomers. Transferred simulated molecular arrangements to a computer cluster, which solved electron couplings using this method. Subsequently compared the output with research that utilized other DFT methods. In my last semester at Texas State University, I assisted Dr. Ben Martin in achieving a cost-effective setup for the synthesis of pure tungsten sulfide. This involved testing both the subtle changes of the method and its effect on product purity. Prepared samples to be tested by cleaning tungsten sulfide powder, applying it to a wafer to be annealed by a laser, in order to determine the x-ray diffraction pattern. Show less

Private Tutor

• Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

This position was administered by the Texas State University Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC Lab), an educational resource in the Alkek Library. Collaborated with undergraduate students to correct problem areas in understanding first-year chemistry class materials to help them succeed. This position was administered by the Texas State University Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC Lab), an educational resource in the Alkek Library. Collaborated with undergraduate students to correct problem areas in understanding first-year chemistry class materials to help them succeed.

Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Assisted TCEQ's Quality Assurance and Development Team with new version release of State of Texas Permit website and PARIS database. Assisted TCEQ's Quality Assurance and Development Team with new version release of State of Texas Permit website and PARIS database.

Food Runner

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Cashier, Courtesy Clerk

• May 2015 - Aug 2015