- Assist experiential learning advisors in the Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering departments at Northeastern University with helping underclassmen successfully navigate the co-op application and acceptance process- Mentor students with resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search advice- Lead Q&A sessions to familiarize underclassmen with the NUworks co-op database- Formulate and compile job listings on Northeastern's career platform, NUWorks- Maintain logistical and administrative responsibilities: syllabus writing, NUWorks report generation, student, staff, and employer record-keeping

- Study effects of degradation of endothelial glycocalyx on cancer metastasis and adhesion- Perform 4T1 breast cancer and HUVEC adhesive cell culture, enzyme treatments, immunofluorescent cell and tissue staining, media preparation, Cryostat sectioning, mechanical flow simulation studies, Western blots, NanoDrop protein quantification- Analyze confocal microscope images via ImageJ and compile data in GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Excel- Section TBI subjects’ brains via Microtome and stain for markers of blood brain barrier permeability- Train new MS candidates on protocols and techniques- Design graphics of glycocalyx mechanisms for publication in PhD students’ journals- Present weekly progress to team members and Dr. Ebong- Certified in chemical hygiene and research laboratory protocol

- Contributed heavily to IND-enabling ex vivo, in vitro, and in vivo studies - Conducted intraperitonal and subcutaneous injections and IVIS tumor burden quantification on NSG murine subjects over several weeks in multiple simultaneous studies- Planned, wrote, and presented to entire company a proposal on long-term experimentation for optimization of murine tumor burden imaging and quantification to be performed post-term- Maintained several long term assays, tissue cultures, and erythroid cultures - Optimized, performed, and reported on assays such as ddPCR, qPCR, Lorrca, Variant II, UPLC, and FACS - Generated, analyzed, and maintained data analyses and proper documentation for all studies

- Optimized the SQZ cell therapy process from starting blood product to finished cell product- Led several of my own investigational runs and stability studies, from experimental planning to budgeting and material collection to conducting the experiment to final data analyses, presentation, and decision-making- Contributed to technology transfer activities with the contract manufacturing organization- Supervised, trained, and guided operators independently in a Grade B suite at the CMO regularly- Designed, programmed, and implemented the internal batch record still currently used to document process performance- Performed significant volumes of data analysis on in-process and post-thaw data for IND and IND-enabling studies- Performed and optimized analytics such as cell counts, annexin staining, antibody staining, flow cytometry, CBC counts, cryopreservation, and thawing protocols- Planned and supported over 40 end to end functional process runs- Authored and maintained protocols, ELNs, and batch records for each full process runs- Wrote and presented data summaries of each experiment and full process run to team of 12 - Revamped PD storage, material, and cryo inventory- Renewed organizational tactics in the PD lab

- Worked both as a cashier and a barista independently as well as in teams of up to 5 coworkers- Opened and closed the cafe with efficiency and attention to detail- Demonstrated strong social and customer service skills

- Conducted and analyzed in-vitro drug release profiles of ultra long-lasting oral dosage forms- Curated a deep understanding of polymer, excipient, and API interactions in formulations- Mastered HPLC techniques and troubleshooting- Performed Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermogravimetric Analysis of formulations and various other materials- Created prototypes of over 50 distinct formulations by Hot Melt Extrusion (Mini-CTW)- Conducted solvent-casted film formations, Instron mechanical testing, and rheometry to optimize durability, polymer-API interactions, and adaptability to other formulations- Performed FDM and SLA 3D-printing and designed sketches in SolidWorks to optimize shape and release capability of formulations- Contributed to polymer pan-coating operations in clean room - Trained in highly potent compound handling