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Houston, TX, US

Houston, Texas, United States

BioProcess Development, MSATDeveloped Solugen’s enzyme fermentation and recovery manufacturing process with 58x increase in titer and 30x cost improvement over first-generation processDesigned BPD pilot lab (300 L scale), worked with senior leadership and engineering team to size, procure, install and commission pilot scale fermentation and DSP equipment.

Houston, Texas, United States

BioProcess DevelopmentRapidly developed and optimized microbial fermentation and recovery of industrial enzyme, demonstrating process robustness and scalability from flask to 3,000 L in 11 months (30,000x). Assembled BPD bench scale lab from off-the-shelf fermentation, recovery, and analytical equipment.Enzyme fermentation production and recovery increased.

Redwood City, California, United States

Fermentation, Pilot PlantResponsible for the management, training, development, and safety of a team of Research Associates (3 FTE) tasked with Redwood City Pilot Plant production and development fermentation and enzyme recovery operations. Provide direct operational and process oversight and troubleshooting for the plant. Work closely with Plant Director.

Emeryville, CA

Process Development & Engineering, Pilot PlantManaged, trained, developed, and ensured the safety of a technical team of BioProcess Development Associates (5 FTE) responsible for all Emeryville pilot scale down-stream process activities for multiple target molecules including: scale-up, development, results validation, scale-down, and sample production.

Hayward, CA

DNA Sequencing, Reagents & Flow CellsSupported the Development and Implementation of new Consumable Products and Consumables Manufacturing Processes.

Emeryville, CA

Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing, InspectionManaged all dayshift operations (24 FTE) in the Final Container Inspection Department.

Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Pilot PlantFermentation and Primary Recovery of biopharmaceuticals.

Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing, FinishingLed a team responsible for the labeling and packaging of biopharmaceuticals.