Experience

Molecular Templates

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientist

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Supervised, trained and mentored junior team members Developed qRT-PCR assay for measuring drug activity in cells Developed multi-color flow panel for screening cell lines Actively participated in project team meetings Lead weekly department meetings Managed laboratory stock by checking target stocks, placing orders in SAP, and reaching out to vendors regarding items Built out Benchling Templates for electronic laboratory notebook usage Ensured SOPs were kept up to date and… Show more Supervised, trained and mentored junior team members Developed qRT-PCR assay for measuring drug activity in cells Developed multi-color flow panel for screening cell lines Actively participated in project team meetings Lead weekly department meetings Managed laboratory stock by checking target stocks, placing orders in SAP, and reaching out to vendors regarding items Built out Benchling Templates for electronic laboratory notebook usage Ensured SOPs were kept up to date and modified when needed Continued Associate Scientist Responsibilities

• Sr. Associate Scientist

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2022

  Ran, analyzed, and presented flow cytometry assays (Surface Expression, On-Cell binding, Cytotoxicity, Cell Cycle Analysis) Ran, analyzed, and presented 384-well cell cytotoxicity assays (Cell Titer Glo 2.0, Caspase-Glo 3/7, Real-time Glo) Generated stable overexpression clone lines using lentiviral transfection Cultured up to 10 adherent and/or 10 suspension immortalized cell lines on a bi-weekly basis

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Ran, and analyzed 384-well cell cytotoxicity assays (Cell Titer Glo 2.0, Caspase-Glo 3/7, Real-time Glo) Cultured up to 10 adherent and/or 10 suspension immortalized cell lines on a bi-weekly basis



Texas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Instructional Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Lecture students on the basis of each lab they attempted, guide students as needed throughout the experiments, troubleshoot any problems encountered in lab, ensure lab safety protocol is followed, and grade students' lab results. Lab that I have instructed: CHEM 1141 (general chemistry I)



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - May 2015

  Assist graduate students and research adviser with lab upkeep, gathering data, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. The major project was genetic and cellular dissection of mutualistic plant-microbe symbioses in Medicago truncatula. Techniques/Methods involved: - Extraction of genomic DNA - Running gel plates to analyze PCR genomic fragments - Harvesting Medicago truncatula seeds from live plants - Seed sterilization and germination - General upkeep of Medicago… Show more Assist graduate students and research adviser with lab upkeep, gathering data, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. The major project was genetic and cellular dissection of mutualistic plant-microbe symbioses in Medicago truncatula. Techniques/Methods involved: - Extraction of genomic DNA - Running gel plates to analyze PCR genomic fragments - Harvesting Medicago truncatula seeds from live plants - Seed sterilization and germination - General upkeep of Medicago truncatula plants

• Supplemental Instructor

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Attend 3 hours of lecture each week, develop lessons and activities based course materials, lead three-one hour study sessions and one office hour per week, and create study guides or supplemental materials for students. Course that I was a Supplemental Instructor for: PSCI 1040 (American Government: Laws and Institutions)