Experience

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  CellPort Software

  • Field Application Scientist

    • Jan 2024 - Present

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  University of Pennsylvania

  • Process Development Specialist

    • Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

    Engineered new cell lines to reduce manufacturing costs for AAV viral vectorsBuilt plasmid constructs through in-fusion PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, blunt end and sticky end ligation Amplified and purified plasmids from antibiotic-selected bacterial clonesTransfected and maintained mammalian cell linesQuantified vector production by running western blots and qPCRs on cell lysatesDesigned automated qPCR protocol with Opentrons liquid handler and trained staff for operationE

  • Research Specialist

    • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

    Presented findings to Principal Investigator and Staff Research Scientists in weekly laboratory meetings Utilized genetic knockouts to quantify changes in protein transcription and expression in retinal tissues of mice to elucidate lipid metabolism pathwaysCarried out western blotting, qPCR, ELISAs and lipid assays to compare transcription and expression of metabolic proteinsCompared data from wild type (WT) and knock out (KO) mice; identified differences between tissuesEngaged in protocol troubleshooting to meet data precision expectations for publication

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  BUCHI Corporation

  • New Castle, Delaware

  • Inside Sales Representative

    • Feb 2019 - Oct 2020
    • New Castle, Delaware

    Achieved $200k in monthly sales in designated territoryManaged Rotavapor sales and technical inquires for 17 states; assembled customized Rotavapor systems based on throughput needs and solvents used in customer applicationScheduled meetings to discuss laboratory needs with Principal Investigators in academic and industrial settings; generated quotations and negotiated pricingCollaborated with Thermo Fisher and VWR to provide laboratory solutions for new lab startupsResponded to general inbound inquiries for all BUCHI product sets: Laboratory Evaporation, Industrial Evaporation, Spray Drying, Encapsulation, Melting Point Analysis, Parallel Evaporation, Chromatography, Extraction, and Kjedahl Analysis

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  Antech Diagnostics

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Laboratory Technician

    • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Managed diagnostic testing for more than 3,600 samples per day, ensuring efficient scheduling and division of labor to complete tests in a timely and accurate manner and within company best practices. Monitored clinical data system to keep delay messages to a minimum, maintaining strict adherence to company documentation practices and industry regulations. Drove team cooperation to complete testing projects within established deadlines. Trained personnel in separate laboratories to reduce error and improve efficiency.