 Worked in a cGMP environment running assays and executing cGMP and toxicology testing protocols Collaborated with Quality Control and Quality Assurance department to address project audits. Provided scientific input on all projects with internal and external clients, and communicated regulatory issues with senior management. Provided support to the managers, in addition to other team members, under a multi-shift environment. Conducted HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Osmolality, pH, and appearance analysis Trained as a deviation lead investigator, wrote, and edited SOPs Assisted in developing and qualifying of assays  Accurately recorded experimental data/observations in data sheets or lab notebooks  Reviewed and verified analytical data and reports ensuring accuracy and consistency

 Tasked with processes including but not limited to bio-affinity chromatography, CEX, AEX, SEC, HIC, Tangential and Normal flow filtration (UF/DF Filtration). Experienced with GE AKTA system (AKTAready and AKTA Process) and its associated integrated software Unicorn, Pall and Sartorius systems, SciPro and SciLog systems for protein purification process in a cGMP environment. Strong understanding of Quality systems, cGMP guidelines under US Title 21 CFR Part 11 regulation, 5S, Trackwise, Root cause analysis, Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and productquality.  Demonstrated a strong understanding of downstream protein purification while utilizing aseptic techniques in ISO 7 and ISO 5 classified cleanroom environments. Manufactured protein based APIs including recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and fusions; at pilot plant scale. Packed columns, worked with AKTA Ready, TFF and Chromatography in protein purification  I was a project lead and was put in charge of my shift and trained new hires Carried out successful and timely projects to completion including planning, scheduling, executing work, and mentoring junior staff Managed creation, maintenance, and improve training matrices for current good manufacturing processes (cGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) I was nominated to be part of the Engagement Committee where I introduced new projects and executed them as the lead

Suburban Coyote/Biodiversity Research Recorded the biodiversity of the Navajo Creek Corridor and determined the times of activity of suburban coyotes using six motion activated cameras Presented the list of species seen and the statistically significant suburban coyote times of activity at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research on April 8, 2016 Supervised and assigned roles to student helpers including times and dates of camera collection, data analysis, and due dates  Gathered data using camera traps and ran a Chi Squared test to determine the significance of times of suburban coyote activity Identified 25 different species of animals, including Hermit Thrush, Wood Duck, Black-crowned Night-Heron, and White-tailed Deer River Bacteriophage Research Aseptically prepared soft agar plates and LB broths cultures for different strains of E. coli and S. aureus  Processed data, set up materials for future use, and used an autoclave Knowledge of MacConkey plates, blood agar plates, mannitol salt agar plates and PCR using agarose gels Aquaponics Research Updated the ecosystem by adding structures for tilapia and water heaters in order to induce breeding Introduced a turtle into the system to increase the diversity and improve the ecosystem Conducted salmonella tests by collecting water and aseptically inoculated selective plates for gram negative bacteria  Picked colonies for use in TSI slant and read results

 Helped organize and gather materials for the Mighty Acorns program  Networked and coordinated with coworkers to plan trips to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Little Village, Burnham Wildlife Corridor and Marktown.  Gave lectures on local bird species, ecosystems and ecology, and evolution Educated the high school interns about their local ecology and environmental issues and guided them with their environmental leadership project advocating for Marktown.  Represented the Field Museum during weekend events by running a macro invertebrate’s station at weekend events at different parks around the Chicago region by interacting and educating hundreds of children.