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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Redmond, Washington, United States

- Evaluate new bioreactors and technologies to optimize a continuous single-use perfusion process to improve process control and increase permeate titer. Developed the ability to use and qualify capacitance with ratio control in a cGMP environment to monitor and control cell density in real time to increase the titer and stability. - Oversee and approve Factory Acceptance Tests at vendor site to verify the capability of equipment to operate as required in cGMP facility.- Manage projects to qualify equipment for cGMP use, including the drafting & approving of qualification documents, performing qualification protocols, approving DeltaV protocols/recipes, and development of validation lifecycle schedules. - Perform root cause assessments using 8D methodology to investigate deviations and non-conformances to recommend and implement short and long-term actions. Use findings to advise improvements to future equipment and process design.- Develop SOPs and job & maintenance plans for equipment using a computerized maintenance management system. Respond to on-call to issues with equipment and process to ensure the success to manufacturing runs.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

- Lead of an e-coli cell line development project to produce a bispecific antibody. Responsible for process engineering optimal growth and protein synthesis conditions by analyzing both upstream and downstream data with JMP.- Implemented a laboratory information management system (LIMS) and collaborated amongst varying departments to standardize the flow and logging of data. Was responsible for receiving feedback and implementing them and to facilitate disagreements between departments. - Wrote standard operating procedures for routine experiments, maintenance, and waste disposal. Was also responsible for advising new hires on how to use the lab equipment safely. - Performed root cause assessments using 8D to investigate experimental deviations to then recommend and implement corrective actions. - Maintain and run laboratory experiments on six Sartorius Ambr250 disposable bioreactors systems and two 30L bioreactors. Troubleshooted problems on the systems with FMEAs to schedule and perform tests to ensure the problem was closed. - Managed lab operations as the lead safety officer in my department. Made necessary changes to chemical and cell culture handling procedures to ensure the safety of lab operators.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

- Monitored and performed experiments on microbiology of beer, wine, kombucha, and cheeses. Responsible for troubleshooting experiments, recording test data, and statistically evaluate using R. - Monitored and sampled from bioreactors in Food Science & Technology pilot plant. - Troubleshoot equipment and experiments. Experience using aseptic technique, PCR, NMR, DNA extractions. - Authored a scientific thesis with Dr. Christopher Curtin on identifying and inactivating mutations in IRC7 gene common in beer yeast to yield or diminish carbon-sulfur β-lyase activity to influence flavor and aroma in beer.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

- Coached and worked with school administrators to provide a positive baseball environment for over 40 players. Lead to a club baseball national championship appearance. - Administered a $55,000 budget for all team expenses.- Supervised use of team’s social media, scheduling, and public relations.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

- Interpreted data from player development technology (Blast-Softball/Rapsodo) to assist coaches in player development for both batting and pitching. - Oversaw upkeep of playing field and practice facilities.- Managed Oregon State University softball middle school, high school, and junior college camps.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

- Attended to the safety of players and spectators during sporting events. - Ensured that all safety devices and medical kits were well stocked and in working conditions.

Albany, Oregon, United States

- First responder for wildland firefighting and incident response. Experienced working in stressful conditions, and learned how to adapt in dynamic and constantly changing environments.