Biotechnology research and development consultation.

Developed and validated a cell based assay and three enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for human cell and tissue products (HCTP). These were first in vitro HTCP tests for the company.

Developed cell based and enzyme assays for medical device company.Researched and developed purification plan for a natural product for start up company.

Product R & D ScientistDeveloped rare reagents and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits for immunoassays of infectious diseases.

Product R & D and Quality Assurance ScientistSenior Staff Scientist, Custom BioPharma Solutions (2007- 2008)Developed lateral flow device for point-of-care (POC) testing of HIV-infected patients in developing countries with the intent to expand company’s presence in POC market.Group Manager, Biomarker Applications and Chemistry Development (2002-2007)Defined and developed new high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrophoresis (CE) products and systems for proteomics / protein biomarker discovery and therapeutic antibody markets.Senior Staff Scientist, Quality Assurance (1998-2002)Quality representative on new product development teams for HPLC and CE. Directed teams of Quality Scientists in verification & validation testing and field evaluation of new products.Senior Staff Scientist, Analytical Instrument Applications (1992-1998)Principal Chemist, Analytical Instrument Applications (1987-1992)Developed new products and applications for UV-visible spectrophotometers, liquid scintillation counters and electrochemistry products.

Department Physiology & BIophysicsResearch focus: protein analysis, enzyme regulation, cell growth control and HPLC applications.