Currently teaching middle school science with focus on STEM education. Robotics after school leader and First LEGO League robotics team coach for three years.15+ years combined experience in research, discovery and purification of therapeutic and diagnostic molecules. Areas of expertise include purification process development, protein chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and cGMP-compliant manufacturing. Functions independently and recognized for strong teamwork.Specialties -- Purification: Preparative chromatography development with ion exchange (CEX/AEX), SEC, IMAC, and HIC media using GE AKTA equipment with Unicorn software.Other Downstream Purification Process Development including: TFF ultrafiltration/ diafiltration, continuous flow centrifugation and cGMP manufacturing experience.Discovery: Molecular skills including DNA/ RNA purification, library construction and screening/ cloning and tissue culture skills related to mAb production and selection.