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Seattle, Wa, Us

Bothell, Wa

Everett, Wa

• Perform analytical method transfer, validation and formulation analysis on GLP (21 CFR part 58) pre-clinical studies utilizing HPLC and UV/VIS spectrometry• Conduct OOS investigations and troubleshoot analytical procedures• Review and edit Standard Operating Procedures• Perform QC of data for submittal to Principal Investigator/Study Director• Train junior and new staff in Formulation Analysis by HPLC and UV/VIS spectrometry• Perform and review GLP documentation

Molecular Biology• Performed genotyping and gene expression assays by PCR, real time PCR, gel electrophoresis• Designed custom primers for allele specific amplification of a GC rich APOE gene segment• Conducted multiplexed liver injury panel assays utilizing a Meso Scale Sector Imager 2400• Quantified drug metabolizing enzymes in tissue homogenates via ELISA assays• Extracted DNA from blood, buccal swabs, saliva; RNA from rat brain and liver tissue• Performed DNA and RNA quantification and quality control via Agilent NanoDrop ND-8000, Bioanalyzer 2100• Completed training run on the Ion Proton next generation sequencing platformPharmacokinetic Studies in Rodents• Developed effective dosing solutions for low solubility compounds and conducted stability studies• Accurately administered single and multiple doses by IP and subcutaneous injections, oral gavage• Performed survival surgery to implant osmotic infusion pumps• Performed timed blood draws from jugular vein cannulas (maintained at >99% patency)• Assayed samples for drug concentrations using HPLC and ELISA• Maintained meticulous records, achieved perfect regulatory compliance and inspection track record with IACUC and the State Department of Health-Board of Pharmacy; wrote animal handling, dosing, and assay protocols

Analytical Chemistry• Developed GC, HPLC, Chiral HPLC methods; ran LC-MS, GC-MS methods for quantitative analysis of medications, metabolites, and other compounds• Modified protocols, conducted troubleshooting to improve sensitivity and performance of analytical methods• Prepared, analyzed, and monitored matrix specific quality control samples• Routinely extracted compounds from serum, plasma, and urine• Measured compounds in other specimens including breast milk, sputum, brain tissue, and tissue culture medium• Conducted in vitro incubations with human liver microsomes and measured metabolite formation, enzyme inhibition with developed analytical methods • Collaborated with private industry in the testing of a new diagnostic assaySupervising Laboratory Personnel• Trained and directed the work of research fellows, technologists, student helpers to develop new assays, run routine experiments, maintain equipment and work space, perform data entry and maintain chemical inventoryHuman Subjects• Recruited and enrolled human subjects in research studies• Coordinated human subject participation, documentation, study protocol implementation, specimen collection, pharmacy orders with clinical research staff at the UW Clinical Research CenterLaboratory Maintenance and Troubleshooting• Conducted routine maintenance, repaired laboratory equipment• Used creative troubleshooting to solve problems with protocols and equipment• Coordinated the major purchase of instrumentation: chromatography systems, detectors, centrifuges, incubator, microplate reader and freezers

Civil Engineering Research• Performed level and transit land surveys• Collected and analyzed research data• Performed quality control and monitored data acquisition• Maintained engineering equipment

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology

Activities and Societies: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Gotham City Jazz Combo, Delta Tau DeltaStudied Biology with a minor in Chemistry..

Education record

Graduate level coursework: Medical Biometry I (BIOST 511), Summer 2007 Clinical Pharmacokinetics (PCEUT 532P), Winter 2008