Brandon Hillman Email & Phone Number

Newark, California, United States

Novato, California, United States

- Effectively communicates and coordinates with internal suppliers, production team members and production managers to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources.- Acts as a process resource for GMP oligonucleotide manufacturing and serves as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) for immediate work area. Regularly attends meetings and gives feedback on purification feasibility for new oligo manufacturing opportunities. - Writes, edits and reviews SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing procedures and equipment commissioning. - Executes complex manufacturing projects and provides project progress to management on a regular basis. - Authored a work instruction addressing material loss at each step of the oligo manufacturing process that is utilized by all Novato based manufacturing laboratories (Synthesis, Purification and Formulation). This document is referenced anytime there is uncertainty about whether or not there is enough yield to continue to the next purification step. - Completed a 6 month long equivalency study of in-process Anion Exchange and Reverse Phase HPLC analytical methods (on the Waters 2790 HPLC and ARC Acquity). This study and corresponding report provided the data necessary for the upgrading of equipment in the purification lab.

Novato, California, United States

- Uses AKTA Purifiers, HPLC Waters Alliance 2795, Dionex, Tecan and OligoPilot instruments to purify and analyze custom oligonucleotides - Performs manufacturing activities according to written protocols, as directed by the departmental supervisor, manager or director in compliance with GMP standards- Maintains batch records, equipment logs and other production records as directed per company procedures- Possesses extensive knowledge analyzing and interpreting mass spectrometry and HPLC chromatography data- Trains and mentors newly hired lab technicians- Completes special projects related to manufacturing operations at the direction of the GMP Purification Manager and Supervisors

Novato, California, United States

Novato, Ca

Novato, Ca

-Assisted in creating Salesforce database of all Santa Clara Men's Rowing Alumni-Gathered occupation and industry related information by conducting phone interviews with alumni-Inputted collected data into the Salesforce Database-The ultimate goal of this project is to connect current members of Santa Clara Men's Rowing Team with Alumni who have experience within their field of interest. With many different search options available, we are able to put current rowers in touch with Alumni who can help get their professional careers started.

Santa Clara University

- Developing and honing leadership and teamwork skills by serving as a role model for my teammates- 25+ hours practice per week

Related Coursework: Introductory Biology Series, Introductory Chemistry Series, Organic Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Animal Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular BiologyBiology Introductory Courses• Utilized micropipettes, Vapor Pressure Osmometer, spectrophotometer and various microbial plating and counting protocols• Ran a variety of E.coli enzyme assays (lactate dehydrogenase and beta-galactosidase)• Computed and comprehended biological measurements and statistical tests (i.e. dilution calculations, chi-square, t test, one and two way anovas)Molecular Biology Upper Division Course• Inserted the Nus A gene into E.coli cells using PCR, TOPO ligation, restriction enzyme digest, SDS PAGE and gel electrophoresisMicrobiology Upper Division Course• Identified and isolated unknown bacteria using gram stain, oxidase, catalase, SIM tube and anaerobic incubation tests• Used aseptic techniques for the handling of microorganisms and instruments• Made LB broth tubes and agar plates by using an autoclave pressure chamber

Santa Clara, California (Valley Fair Mall)

-Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks and sorted items based on location within the store-Priced items using a handheld computer system in order to make clear price displays-Used the handheld computer system to locate various items for online orders in order to drive sales

Novato, California

-Prepared online customer orders for pickup by communicating with the stock room via walkie talkie-Completed customer returns and exchanges using Target's computer system-Executed basic cashier responsibilities quickly and efficiently (greeting all customers, bagging groceries, handling money)-Answered customer questions about merchandise over the phone and in person in order to drive sales and provide excellent customer service

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology, General, Gpa: 3.3

Activities and Societies: Men's Rowing- Division 1 Athlete, Biology Club Member

High School

Activities and Societies: Men's Rowing, California Scholarship Federation Member, Junior Classical League Club Member