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San Carlos, California, United States

South San Francisco, California, United States

· Daily use of molecular biology processes and techniques such as PCR, Golden Gate/Gibson Assembly, synthesis/error corrective reactions, DNA handling, purification, and fluorescent-based quantitation · Routine development of novel kits, procedures, and assays necessary to advance product innovation· Performs vector cloning, cellular transformation, recombinant colony screening, plasmid DNA preparation and purification, and amplification of restriction digested linearized sequences· Operates and troubleshoots bioanalyzers, centrifuges, sealers, thermocyclers, spectrometers, Next-Gen sequencers, liquid handlers, and microbial colony pickers · ISO-/cGMP-based preparation and analysis of DNA library pools specific to Next-Generation sequencing

South San Francisco, California, United States

Woodland, California, United States

· Performed accredited ELISA testing on various seed extract samples in an aseptic/sterile environment and facilitate release of assay results from LIMS (LabVantage) to client-centric results portal (SAP)· Aided team in redesign of operative processes to accommodate implementation of LIMS into laboratory· Operated, troubleshooted, and maintained laboratory instrumentation such as: Hamilton STAR and STARlet liquid handlers, Beckman Coulter BioMek FXP, BioTek plate washers/BioStack, Spectramax M3, Thermo Sorvall Lynx 4000, and Sartorius multichannel pipettes· Co-conducted methodological experiments and used results to validate/implement novel instrumentation

San Francisco Bay Area

· Routine analytical testing of raw materials, lot clearance, and stability studies according to methods compliant with USP, EP, and JPE Pharmacopeia Compendia, the DEA, FDA, and ACS· Performed handling of powder, liquid, physical, and CS samples in a cGMP/GLP regulated environment with an emphasis on aseptic/sterile techniques· Completed controlled substance (CS) gravimetric analyses with Senior Compliance Specialist observing through a Walk In My Shoes scope· Received daily sample inventory for Raw Materials department and maintained upkeep of inventory database (Labvantage LIMS)· Prepared and staged sub-samples to be shipped to contracted outsourced laboratories for further additional testing· Obtained proper hydrofluoric handling/disposal training · Reported analytical results that satisfied the country and market specific pharmacological criterion when re-assigning material specific identification numbers· Member of the Global Laboratory Marketing Team· Led month-long data mining project to underpin cost effectiveness of contracts with outsourced consulting groups

Fresno, California Area

· Prepared buffers, serial dilutions, and stock solutions· Ordered and restocked chemical inventory / upkeep of chemical inventory database (Chemventory)· Enforced proper disposal and removal of hazardous biological and chemical wastes

Fresno, California Area

· Co-author of scientific paper published in New Phytologist on 3/10/19. DOI: 10.1111/nph.15736· Studied stomatal kinetics of Nephrolepis exaltata and the effects of ozone and abscisic acid on stomatal behavior(s) in addition to determination of taxa lineage· Responsible for maintaining 15’ x 20’ Greenhouse Bay that housed test specimens