Experience

Oerth Bio

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cell Biologist Degradation Mechanisms

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Durham, North Carolina, United States High throughput screening assay development and optimization, including the use of plate stackers, dual injectors, and microplate readers along with the creation of various programs to read luminescence and fluorescence signals. Data analysis for cell-based assays and dose response compound treatments using technical skills such as R Script, GraphPad Prism, and Excel to process datasets from HTS. Light automation via programable robotic dispensing systems for compound addition and treatment… Show more High throughput screening assay development and optimization, including the use of plate stackers, dual injectors, and microplate readers along with the creation of various programs to read luminescence and fluorescence signals. Data analysis for cell-based assays and dose response compound treatments using technical skills such as R Script, GraphPad Prism, and Excel to process datasets from HTS. Light automation via programable robotic dispensing systems for compound addition and treatment. Cytotoxicity assays such as Alamar blue and FDA staining, live kinetic assays for protein-protein interaction evaluation, Immunoassays, and protein quantification. Developed and optimized Arabidopsis Planting production pipeline that provided sterile plant material for multiple other researchers and plant cell assays for the Targeted Protein Degradation Department. Show less



Syngenta

• Switzerland
• Farming
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cell Biologist, abcDH Project

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  Durham, North Carolina, United States Optimized protocols for the double haploid induction project to increase breeding efficiency of Homozygous parent lines. Created new media treatments for maize embryos to increase the rate of haploid induction and streamlined media submission forms. Trained nine new hires in various techniques such as plant tissue culture, embryo rescue, and aseptic technique.

• Cell Biologist, Pollen Storage Project

  • May 2021 - Sep 2021

  Durham, North Carolina Area Optimized method of storing maize pollen to extend viability of pollen after harvest. Worked on field trial to test the viability and efficacy of various storage methods for maize pollen. Worked In greenhouse to maintain maize parents breeding lines.



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economic Botany - Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Helped grade various assignments such as, taxonomic quizzes, midterm exams, and finals. Offered review sessions to go over course material to prepare for midterm and final exams. Provided clarification on assignments and course topics.