Associate Scientist in Process Development for Downstream AAV- Specialized in automated chromatography on the AKTA Ready 450s, Pilot, Avant, Pure for both Affinity Chromatography (AC) and Anion Exchange Chromatography (AEX) for Adeno Associated Viruses (AAV)- Purification processes including clarification, chromatography, ultracentrifugation, dialysis, and TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration)- Lead platform development studies as well as optimization for client projects.- Worked with IT and other departments to implement company wide software- Helped clients with technical transfers to engineering and GMP processing and production- Coordinated with Vendors for instrument maintenance and purchasing- Worked with clients to optimize and/or troubleshoot their individual process for their product- Screened and started implantation of a data software system with IT as the representative for process development. Working to develop both client specific and platform processes for the production of AAV for gene therapy.Forge Biologics - A GMP/cGMP Compliant CDMOForge is a gene therapy development company, focused on encouraging hope and bringing life changing gene therapies from idea to reality.

• Trained on the biomanufacturing of proteins and plasmids, which includes taking the product after the initial production step and completing the purification, chromatography and final formulation steps• Worked on purification by running the product through processes utilizing homogenizers, centrifuges, AKTAs as well as manual systems. Also performed IDF utilizing an AKTA ready flux or manual methods.• Completed final formulation by using a CM150, AKTA ready flux, or manual method to complete tangential flow filtration (TFF), dialysis, and manual systems• Familiarized in operating the AKTA pilot, ready, and ready flux at GMP levels• Assisted and ran lots for both GMP Proteins, GMP Plasmids, and Neo Plasmids and participated in multiple engineering runs• Helped implement a CRM and ERP system by training coworkers on D365.

A radioisotope counting laboratory run by Dr. Mark Baskaran, head of the Geology Department at Wayne State University. • Worked on projects for United States Army Corps of Engineering (USACE), Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR), GOTER• Prepared for alpha particle spectrometry; Lead (Pb) series: running samples through an acid process for sediment digestion and then plating; Thorium (Th) series: running samples through an acid process, Dowex ion-exchange resin columns, and then electroplating • Prepared samples for gamma-ray spectrometry by pulverizing samples, placing samples in gamma vials, and measuring mass and geometry• Recorded, analysed and synthesized data through Genie 2000 and Microsoft Excel• Purchased laboratory supplies; including gloves, chem wipes, parafilm, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and nitric acid• Collected samples in the field for graduate thesis work• Completed courses in Laboratory Safety Training and Radioisotope Training thorough Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program

• Purchased supplies for the department from Office Depot with Department budget• Assisted professors with minor tasks across campus• Guided students through the department• Informed students of professor’s office hours and schedules