Masters level biotechnology professional with over 25 years of experience in laboratory research including expertise in microbiology, proteomics, environmental research, molecular biology, and analytical chemistry (HPLC). I am a creative individual with a deep work ethic, a passion for knowledge, and a focus on quality. I have contributed to institutions through method development, organization, and enhanced efficiency.My Career Highlights Include:•Oregon Bioscience (OBA) Medical Devices Foundations Certificate - 80 classroom-hours including Quality Systems, Project management, and Statistical Data Analysis.•Manufacture and QA of MHC tetramers for detection of antigen specific T-cells in an ISO regulated environment (MBL).•Managed protein crystallization, structure project that resulted in >$150K in achieved milestones (deCODE).•Discovered E.coli mutant that produces >90% succinic acid by anaerobic fermentation and resulted in 4 patents with >$500k in royalties (Argonne Nat Lab)•Developed, manufactured and marketed product line of luminometry reagents (Packard Instruments).Core Capabilities: •Classical microbiology techniques - Aerobic & Anaerobic culture and CSTR fermentation.•Protein expression and purification using AKTA systems•Protein crystallization screens •Spectrometric Enzyme Assays•DNA cloning•DNA and Protein electrophoresis gels •PCR•HPLC - organic acids, sugars, amines, cations and anions, ethanol, and vitamins•Luminometry assays - cell viability assay, neutrophil function, ATP & NADH based assays.