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Emeryville, California, United States

Emeryville, Ca

Emeryville, Ca

Led a high-throughput PCR pipeline that performs over 2,000 reactions in a week that are then assembled into 1.500 unique sequence verified DNA constructs every 3 weeks.Adjusted workflows to save days worth of work and reduce costs by modeling all steps of the pipelineImplemented data tracking procedures to monitor success rates and capacity fluctuations.Operate automated platforms that incorporate Biomek robotic liquid handlers, Labcyte Echo acoustic liquid handlers, AATI DNA Fragment analyzers, robotic colony pickers, and Illumina Miseq sequencingTrain new team members in complex lab protocols under strict deadlines

Emeryville, Ca

Berkeley, Ca

Developing methods for analysis of biomass composition. At the moment I am looking at acid soluble lignin from lignocellulosic biomass.Performing research projects to further develop existing analytical protocols.Operate and maintain analytical instruments including: HPLC, HPIC, GC/MS, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Visalia, Ca

Designed and conducted experiments investigating fermentation technology and process improvements for 1st and 2nd generation ethanol facilities.Supported products at bench, pilot, and commercial scale through testing and method development.Traveled to client facilities to conduct product trials.Collaborated extensively with research, engineering, and business team members.Assisted product launch and marketing efforts through patent and market research.

Visalia, California

Set up and managed experiments in areas of biomass pretreatment, saccharification, fermentation, strain engineering, and enzyme development.Coordinated sampling of multiple simultaneous experiments at lab and pilot scale.Processed samples by liquid and gas chromatography to test for ethanol, sugars and fermentation inhibiting compounds, including instrument calibration and mobile phase preparation.Collaborated with scientists to improve saccharification and fermentation technology.Trained new lab technicians in lab techniques and protocols.Worked with a cross-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, pilot plant operators, technicians and business development personnel.

Decatur, Illinois Area

Investigated new feedstock for biomass to biocrude process.Tested methods of decreasing water use and increasing product yield.Evaluated potential of waste streams for use as an animal feed.Presented findings and possible process improvements to senior scientists and division directors.

Engineered simple decoder logic in E. coli through sRNA regulation. Team was awarded 1 of 19 silver medals out of 113 teams worldwide.Performed standard laboratory procedures such as cell culturing, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and manipulation of recombinant DNA.Developed online wiki and designed poster detailing project abstract, methods, and results.

M.S, Bioenergy

Activities and Societies: PSM Student Leadership Council. Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture.

Bs, Molecular And Cellular Biology

Activities and Societies: Synthetic Biology iGEM Team