Ridge Pierce
Research Associate II at Biobot Analytics- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIOct, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Biobot Analytics
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United States
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate II
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Worked in a BSL2 laboratory environment accessioning wastewater samples into the chemistry workflow as well performing sample preparation while following established SOP’s (e.g. filtration, solid-phase extraction, nitrogen drying, etc.) for LC-MS/MS analysis • Prepared mobile phases and wash solutions for LC-MS/MS as well as in-house standard mix solutions and calibration curves for each batch run on the instrument. • Experienced in submitting sample batches for the LC-MS/MS as well as performing data analysis and peak review using ThermoScientific’s Tracefinder software. Edited sequence generation scripts using Python. • Communicated and interacted with different departments while increasing the size of the lab, initiating reruns, and upgrading computer scripts. • General Laboratory management including ordering/restocking solvents, certified reference materials and other consumables, discarding hazardous chemical waste, monitoring gases, vacuum pump maintenance, cleaning ion transfer tubes, flushing new column. • Researched new ways of making the sample processing technique more efficient and finding new reference materials we need for different analytes. • Worked together with managers to develop a training plan, write new SOPs and train/onboard new research associates.
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Kaycha Labs
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lab Analyst I, Microbiology
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Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
• Work with PCR and Plating techniques to determine the microbial content of samples and to ensure safe consumption. • Use excel spreadsheets to formulate conclusions on the amount of microbes in our samples from the PCR and Plating data collected. • Trained new employees in PCR, Sample Intake/Inventory Management, and navigation of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) . • Demonstrated competency in performing HPLC procedures and using the LabSolutions Analytical Software. • Extensive work updating and applying Massachusetts regulations to various SOP's.
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Boston Heart Diagnostics
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United States
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Biotechnology
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100 - 200 Employee
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Specimen Processor
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
• Managing patient samples and flagging mislabeled information while following standard lab operating procedures in a clinical laboratory setting. • Summarizing sample data into the LIS system to allocate appropriate tests to run. • Daily use of centrifuge, pipettes, incubation chamber, and a Roche Cobas chemistry analyzer. • Maintaining lab supply inventory, placing orders on an ad hoc basis, and verifying order receipts. • Managing patient samples and flagging mislabeled information while following standard lab operating procedures in a clinical laboratory setting. • Summarizing sample data into the LIS system to allocate appropriate tests to run. • Daily use of centrifuge, pipettes, incubation chamber, and a Roche Cobas chemistry analyzer. • Maintaining lab supply inventory, placing orders on an ad hoc basis, and verifying order receipts.
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A.I.S. Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fisheries Observer
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Feb 2019 - May 2019
• Collected fisheries related data from U.S. commercial fishing vessels for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) which included fishery catch species composition, disposition of hauls, otolith and scale collection, sex/length frequencies, gear information, and vessel performance. • Gained a sound knowledge of government regulations related to fisheries, commercial fisheries practices, and environmental monitoring. • Checked and ensured compliance of fishing activities according to NMFS regulations. • Daily use of computers and sampling instruments to gather information for the NMFS.
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Roger Williams University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
• Worked to understand more about the microbial ecology of microplastics pollution in Narragansett Bay and how that influences plastics ingestion by A. poculata, a local heterotrophic coral species. • Cultured local microbes and developed microbial assays. Problem solving skills and flexibility required while monitoring coral health and water quality • Used microscopes and different chemical reagents regularly. • Worked to understand more about the microbial ecology of microplastics pollution in Narragansett Bay and how that influences plastics ingestion by A. poculata, a local heterotrophic coral species. • Cultured local microbes and developed microbial assays. Problem solving skills and flexibility required while monitoring coral health and water quality • Used microscopes and different chemical reagents regularly.
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Sea Education Association
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
• Conducted field work and genetic research on an endemic shrimp species that contributed directly to the international effort of protecting the Sargasso Sea. • Conducted hundreds of DNA extractions, PCR, and gel electrophoresis in a lab while at sea and analyzed this data with Past3 genetics software. • Developed and presented a research project and a conservation strategy for the Sargasso Sea at a symposium of respected stakeholders. • Leadership role while at sea, managing the sail handling, GPS navigation, celestial navigation, coastal piloting, and command of a tall ship as Junior Watch Officer.
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Education
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2014 - 2018
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Biology -
2017 - 2017
Sea Education Association | SEA Semester
Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
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