Experience

MicroByre

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fermentation Scientist

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Demetrix

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Upstream Process Development Scientist

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2022

  Lead experimental design and execution of bench-scale fermentations with the overall objective of improving the fermentation process and to meet project goals Identify and evaluate new technologies for fermentation process development Assist in the design of scale up processes and assist with tech transfer activities Work closely with downstream processing scientists and engineers to develop a robust manufacturing process that can be executed at-scale Interface and coordinate with contract research/manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) as required Work with data capture systems to store data and metadata about the experiments. Analyze, interpret and report fermentation data using data analysis tools (e.g. JMP, Python, etc.) Develop and implement novel methods to improve workflows and processes. Support bench-scale fermentation (set up, operate and pull down fermentors). Ensure robust fermentation operations by conducting appropriate maintenance and repairs Prepare presentations to communicate scientific progress Pro-actively collaborate with other departments to optimize workflows and streamline processes Lead, train and coach junior staff



Amyris

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fermentation Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2020

  Manage team of 5 to 7 Associate Scientists, including Project Leads who are responsible and accountable for collaborating with Biology and Process Development Scientists and executing fermentation experiments.Organize workload among 15 Associates for 74 bioreactors across 10+ projects/products.Interact with program and project representatives to collectively achieve project milestones.Continuously shepherd improvement initiatives to be able to sustain the ever-increasing workload demands of our department

• Associate Scientist

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

  Process development of yeast fermentation for manufacturing a variety of biochemicals.Worked on a team of 15 to 20 people to accomplish tasks on 74 2L and 0.5L bioreactors.Communicate suggestions for process improvements to my managers.Establish workflows and processes to organize the experimental details needed to execute tank runs.



Mezzetta

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Technologist

  • Feb 2010 - Nov 2011

  Improve and develop acidified food products and their manufacturing processes Improve and develop acidified food products and their manufacturing processes



White Labs, Inc.

• San Diego, CA

• Microbiologist

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2010

  Manufacture yeast for distribution to craft breweries Manufacture yeast for distribution to craft breweries