Giancarlo S. Email & Phone Number

Emeryville, California, United States

Brisbane, California, US

• Oversaw the completion of reagents used in the CLIA lab. Testings measured gene expression and donor derived cfDNA
• Day-to-day activities included participation in the production of PCR, Barcode Mastermix reagents and preparation of enzyme formulations
• Perform inspection and qualification of incoming raw materials including primers, probes, master mix and the preparation of internal standards
• Experienced sequencing, library preparation and data analysis

Palo Alto, California, US

• Oversaw the completion of manufacturing builds including formulations, solutions and reagents
• Organized and executed kit assembly components and manual extraction of cfDNA from concentration cell lines for IVD products, RUO, clinical and internal studies
• Supported the process development team with new research initiatives and scaling up production

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

• Conducted QC testing of Drug-Coated Balloon Catheters using chromatographic procedures, spectrophotometric analyses, content uniformity, dissolution and residual solvent testing
• Recorded testing results accurately and in accordance with cGMPs and SOP guidelines
• Reviewed batch records and submitted to quality assurance for final disposition
• Initiated the creation of non-conforming reports and investigated out of specification results
• Worked directly with Sales, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing providing updates on project status, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution

Emeryville, CA, US

• Tested in-process samples using HPLC, Gas Chromatography, pH, melting point, refractive index, and viscosity to ensure the material was in compliance with quality standards
• Received, documented, prepared and tested samples from external sites, pilot plant, R&D and manufacturing sites according to standard operating procedures
• Performed statistical data analysis and trending to ensure results met quality parameters
• Assisted in the planning, execution and management of analytical technology transfer to offsite labs
• Supported cross functional teams including R&D with testing for method validation procedures
• Ensured our equipment was routinely maintained and was ready for use. Contacted supporting engineering for parts or periodic servicing

Petaluma, CA, US

• Maintained immunochemicals, intermediate molecules and reagents above our minimum inventory levels
• Synthesized small to large scale production ranging from 2g to 500g following standard operating procedures and executing all documentation in a cGMP environment. Synthesized functionalized intermediates, CPG solid.
• Proficient using separation techniques including column and TLC chromatography, distillation, filtration and RP-HPLC for verification. Isolated and purified product using precipitation, extraction or distillation methods
• Knowledgeable with silica or aluminum oxide stationary phases to separate desired product
• Experienced with phosphoramidite synthesis and amidite hand coupling, Tangential Flow Filtration, Lyophilizer, Rotovaps and high vacuum pumps
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across multiple departments

Geyserville, CA, US

While attending college, I spent 6 years working in hospitality for Domaine Carneros and Mumm Napa wineries. After graduation, I worked as a quality control technician for Francis Ford Coppola's sister winery Virginia Dare during their 2015 Harvest. Working in quality validated the impact I can have for a company and confirmed that successful products set.

Vallejo, CA, US

As a lab intern at Touro University, I learned bio-techniques alongside two other lab assistants under the collaborative research project of Drs. Daniel Keppler and Athena W. Lin on Cystatin-Mediated Mechanisms of Tumor Suppression. I performed bacterial transformations through heat shock, prepared small and large scale plasmid DNA preparations and.

Chemistry

Transfer Graduate, Chemistry

Engineering

Certificate Program, Hospitality Administration/Management