Experience

Tierra Biosciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Engineer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Associate Automation Engineer

  • Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

• Associate Scientist

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  Developed an automated protein purification module for the Tierra Protein Platform using the Opentrons OT-2, optimizing for yield and throughput. Developed python code for both liquid handling and data automation.

• Research Associate

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area Developed and utilized HPLC and LC/MS methods for analyzing cell-free protein expression. Wrote python code for lab automation and custom LIMS applications, including data analysis and logistical tasks. Increased lab throughput by automating protocols using the Opentrons OT-2, including developing novel protocols. Mentored a research intern through a 10-week internship.



Sleep and Metabolism Laboratory

• Professional Research Assistant

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  Colorado State University Facilitated clinical research participant study visits, IRB protocol coordination, and data management. Screened research participants using REDCap and phone questionnaires, and obtained informed consent. Coordinated participant study visits with other sites.



Upward Bound

• Instructor Assistant

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Boulder, Colorado Also worked the summers of 2017 and 2016. Taught, graded, and tutored 30 (2018), 26 (2017), and 33 (2016) disadvantaged high school students in college preparatory biology courses, and 36 (2018) students in a creative writing course.



Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2018

  University of Colorado Boulder Obtained grants to develop a human metabolomic biomarker of insufficient sleep. Administered research protocols to clinical research study participants. Ensured accurate collection, processing, and measurement of data, including participants' biological samples. Managed participant recruitment using REDCap. Performed electroencephalogram (EEG) hookups.



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Boulder, Colorado Conducted an independent research project to investigate the genetic relationship between mycobacteriophage using molecular biology techniques, including primer design, PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial cell culture, aseptic technique, viral transfection, and restriction digestion. Determined the rationale for virus subcluster classification using bioinformatics software. Presented findings at a poster symposium.

• Student Assistant III

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Boulder, Colorado Worked in a small team to conceive, design, and build an exhibit for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science relating to futurology and space exploration. Created and managed a successful crowdfunding campaign to raise additional funds for the project.

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Boulder, Colorado Isolated and classified mycobacteriophage using molecular biology techniques, including PCR, restriction digestion, bacterial cell culture, aseptic technique, viral transfection, and DNA isolation. Determined gene function with bioinformatics software. Presented findings at a poster symposium.



Regal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Concessions/Floor Staff

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Littleton, Colorado Learned to anticipate and fulfill needs in a mid-size movie theater. Awarded Employee of the Month. Also worked the summer of 2014.



Romano's Italian Resturant

• Busser/Host

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Littleton, Colorado Learned how to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced Italian restaurant. Also worked the summer of 2011.