Adaptable research scientist with the goal of developing differentiated products with a sustainable competitive advantage for Midwest biotech startups. Capable of consulting within or leading a team to provide solutions for product development or scientific challenges. Ability to develop a short- or long-term experimental plan to validate and troubleshoot research activities related to product scale-up or development. Effective communicator with customers, stakeholders, and supporting roles to help expand current operations and products or aid with grant formulation. Ability to find and develop relationships with key opinion leaders and build a profile for client identification. Over a decade of research experience with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.