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Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

-Responsible for analytical method development and validation, technical writing, analytical technology transfers, and feasibility studies.-Development of internal analytical procedures to support clinical and commercial manufacturing.-Proficiency in various analytical testing and testing for normal and RP-HPLC, GC-HS-FID, LC-MS, KF, and UV-Vis-Performing analysis on batches of drug substance intermediates to be used in clinical or registration programs.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

-Conducted routine strength, impurity, uniformity, and identity testing of pharmaceutical finished products and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods, via Agilent HPLC instrumentation.-Prepared samples, mobile phases, and diluents in accordance with specific methods and cGMP.-Trained in EMPOWER software to interpret and analyze chromatography, through integration and statistical analysis of active peaks.-Record and report results of analysis in LIMS in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.-Extremely competent in testing a high quantity of samples at a rapid daily pace.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

-Performed biochemical assays on final package release, while ensuring compliance with all GxP, QSR, and FDA regulations (i.e. FVIII product ID testing, BCS-XP FVIII Potency testing, Stability testing)-Assisted in protocol executions for new standard/control and antibody qualifications.-Implemented project management skills in developing new departmental guidelines to coordinate the stocking of chemical reagents and supplies for the lab.-Managed laboratory computer systems (LIMS, JDE) to collect, record, and pull data for quality trend reports, data reviews, audits, and investigations.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

-Held responsible for key process of Buffer-Exchange Chromatography (BEC), Elution, Cation-Exchange Chromatography, Pegylation, and Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration (UF/DF) using AKTA system in the Purification department.-Implemented strong aseptic and sterile technique, to ensure quality of life-saving drug.-Acquired additional leadership responsibilities in two separate councils, communicating issues and personally updating/red-lining company issues documents.-Demonstrated leadership and expertise through the training of new employees in critical operations.

West Hollywood, California, United States

Awarded the prestigious CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research Award to perform laboratory training in regenerative medicine and cell-based therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Huntington's Disease (HD).

Monrovia, California, United States

Seasonal-based internship where I got the chance to understand the principles of stem cell culturing and laboratory management.

Masters Of Science, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Activities and Societies: Endurance Triathlon Team, Be The Match, CIRM Experience gained with Masters of Science in Biotechnology.

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology

Activities and Societies: William Penn Society, NCAA Div III Men’s Cross Country, NCAA Div III Men’s Track & Field, Habitat for Humanity.

Ged

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track & Field, Volleyball, Soccer, Scholar Athlete, Honor Roll, Baccalaureate, Interact Club.