o Twenty years of laboratory research experience in microbiology, molecular biology, & plant pathology and working in BSL 2 Labo Optimized the small- and large-scale fermentation process development for the production of bacteriophage using the appropriate host bacteriumo Experienced in upstream production using bacterial cell lines, and downstream, quality control, stability & viability of the products o Experienced in collecting reliable process data through DoE with accurate, detailed documentation for process evaluation, development, and troubleshootingo Strong experience in identifying and resolving any issues in the production processes with the objective to guarantee that the product is delivered on time, and meets quality standardso Experienced in the fill/finish process of the products includes filling the correct quantity of contaminant-free product, capping and sealing the bottles in the aseptic clean room environment o Served as project lead on multiple programs, regularly collaborating, assisting in project planning and timeline development, and participating in technology/process development and/or transfero Prepared detailed process development reports supporting the manufacturing and regulatory requirementso Experienced in testing product quality checks like pH, temperature, light, bioburden, leak check, etc.o Expert in the therapeutic application of bacteriophage as a biocontrol agent to minimize bacterial infections, received EPA approval for “XylPhi-PD” bacteriophage producto Strong experience with phage development, microbial genetics, fermentation, phage purification, testing methods, assay development, and characterization of phageso Evaluated the pathogenic bacteria for antibiotic/antimicrobial/ bacteriophage susceptibility o Experienced with NGS workflows (DNA and library preparation) and data analysis via software (CLC Genomics, Sequencer, SnapGene, Geneious, Galaxy, etc.) o Completed two bacterial whole genome sequencing (WGS), assembly, annotation, and comparative studieso Developed and validated conventional-PCR, multiplex-PCR, and QRT-PCR for the detection of pathogenic organismso Developed a LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) detection method for Zebra Chip (ZC) diseaseo Highly motivated, goal- and client-oriented, good time management and multi-task; good team playero Experienced in keeping a lab budget, managing, and procuring lab supplies, training lab members to follow safety regulations, comprehensive knowledge of best laboratory practices, and the proper use of lab equipment