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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Executed 6 to 8 Viral Clearance studies at a time, analyzing the virus-removal capabilities of various downstream purification methods for antibodies, nucleic acids, or synthetic molecules for clients. Collaborated.
• Acted as lead investigator for 4 compliance events and 2 laboratory investigations, assessing study impact and working to implement corrective actions all while assuring these events caused minimal impact to client.
• Led a team of 6 scientists in a department-wide project developing and editing over 30 template designs used for all sample generation documentation in viral clearance studies.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Operated single genome sequencing (SGS) core, analyzing the evasion adaptations for SHIV surface proteins when exposed to specialized broadly neutralizing antibody vaccines. Synthesized cDNA through reverse.
• Affectively isolated infectious plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from SHIV-infected blood samples each week. Documented collection and storage of each sample group using LabVantage.
• Generated a variety of SHIV mutant viruses and regularly performed viral titration assays and viral transfections. Analyzed antibody breadth and potency through neutralization assays then presented results during.

Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, United States

• Utilized large-scale bioreactor fermentation in the upstream manufacturing process of a monoclonal antibody therapy. Scaled-up CHO cell cultures employing aseptic cell manipulations within a sterile seed lab, prepared.
• Aseptically collected raw materials, analyzed gas and metabolic data to verify parameter compliance, and performed daily cell counts. Prepared a variety of sterile samples utilizing centrifugation and incubation methods.
• Facilitated several new-hire training presentations covering GMP standards and data integrity. Led a group of 8 trainees through regular technical sessions demonstrating proper safety and execution of upstream.

New Jersey, United States

• Educate two students of differing skill levels in Spanish language, grammar, and culture for 8 hrs. each week.
• Designed personalized lesson plans for each student based on ability and desired outcomes.

Guatemala

• Analyzed the current health standards and practices of 15 primary schools within an indigenous Guatemalan community in the Southern Kiche department. Facilitated 5 training courses for students, teachers, and.
• Provided counseling for fellow Peace Corps Volunteers on topics including but not limited to interpersonal/professional conflict, general anxiety, depressive thoughts, and homesickness. Utilized active listening.

Collegeville, PA

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Assisted in organizing and running various campus-wide events for the Office of Student Activities.

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I was mentored under various emergency medicine doctors in Temple University Hospital's Emergency Department, completing 220 hours of shadowing/clinical experience.