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Solana Beach, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

Long-term substitute position as the athletic secretary at Torrey Pines High School. Also, worked as a long-term substitute as the receptionist at Canyon Crest Academy. Other temporary assignments held: health technician, campus supervisor, learning commons technician, administrative secretary, counseling secretary and attendance secretary.

San Diego, Ca 92121

Provided data from serum and saliva samples of IBD patients and controls using ASCA and ANCA ELISAs to contribute to a SBIR Phase I grant. Also contributed to the development of the IBD Export Kit for Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis.Wrote documentation and SOPs for the HACA and Remicade ELISA assays for R&D, and also contributed to the validation of these assays by performing precision runs for the assay claims.

San Diego, Ca 92121

Designed and executed meaningful experiments to improve the sensitivity and specificity of the hCG Combo assay. Integral role in scale up and transfer to the Chemistry Manufacturing department.Used good analytical experimental skills to carry the Feline Heartworm project through design, documentation, USDA licensure, and product transfer to production.

San Diego, Ca 92121

Led a team of 5 production chemists to support the manufacturing of reagents used to build Strep A and H. pylori rapid diagnostics. Committed to achieving production goals and communicating clearly with production staff. Consistently made sound decisions regarding product release and conformance to specifications.

San Diego, Ca 92121

Significant contribution to the development of a one step H. pylori diagnostic from experimental design to hands on production of reagents and purification of antibodies, submission to FDA for 510(k) approval, followed by writing documents, and transferring product to Chemistry Manufacturing department.Helped develop an affinity purification process for an In-Line Strep A product enhancing the sensitivity of the test. Made significant contributions in developing a control line, Provided most of the testing and performance studies used to submit product for FDA 510(k) approval. Contributed in collaborative department meetings to successfully transfer the product to be manufactured and sold.

San Diego, Ca 92121

Supported many aspects of production builds of rapid flow diagnostics including, but not limited to, the following techniques: reagent preparation following SOPs and cGMP, paper chromatography, buffer exchanges, raw material inventory, stability testing, collaboration with QC/QA, coordination with production staff. Worked well in a team environment to accomplish daily production needs in an accurate and timely manner.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Programs of Concentration in Psychology and History

Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Women's Soccer Team