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South San Francisco, CA, US

Emeryville, CA, US

• Designed and executed a product localization experiment aimed at guiding fermentation processes and assessing extraction efficiency of products from cellular environments
• Conducted analytical method comparability and equivalence studies, ensuring the robustness of analytical methodologies and evaluating the impact of solvents on target quantification
• Devised a calculator to quickly determine dilution factors based on historical data, improving accuracy in sample preparation and reducing the number of samples outside the limits of quantification
• Reviewed control charts for analytical standards and representative samples, systematically assessing assay and instrument performance while addressing emerging trends to maintain optimal data quality and reliability
• Performed instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a high-throughput chromatography lab with 30+ active assays and an average of 2400+ samples per week

Berkeley, California, US

• Assisted with the development and validation of an HPLC method for vinyl acetate quantification
• Developed and optimized a GC-MS/FID method for triglyceride identification and quantification
• Utilized JMP for data analysis, assessing statistical significance of results, and creating visualizations
• Authored SOPs for newly implemented methods used within the analytical chemistry operations team
• Determined protein, metabolite, and carbohydrate contents of fermentation broth using various HPLC methods

San Jose, California, US

• Developed and maintained statistical process control charts to ensure performance of all analytical equipment
• Trained incoming junior analytical chemists to perform routine analysis and equipment maintenance
• Established CCV standards for all analytical instruments and evaluated data for quality control purposes
• Created and adhered to a calibration and maintenance schedule, ensuring data accuracy for all instruments
• Demonstrated proficiency in wet chemistry techniques (eg. Soxhlet extractions, pH, and gravimetric analysis)

San Jose, California, US

• Analyzed samples with a variety of matrices using UV-Vis, FTIR, GPC, HPLC, and GC/GC-MS
• Performed a series of experiments to optimize the extraction of biopolymer from cell material
• Assisted with the development and review of SOPs for the R&D department
• Participated in the commissioning and method development of thermal and physical analyzers (eg. DSC, TGA, Tensile Tester, Rheometer)

San Jose, California, US

Delphi, Indiana, US

• Directed project to replace foaming sanitation units throughout the plant with a $152,000 budget
• Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and technicians to assist with various capital projects
• Managed the financial aspect of projects by cost tracking and reconciling transaction registers

West Lafayette, IN, US

Worked in the Saliva, Perception, Ingestion, and Tongues (SPIT) Lab1. Conducted sensory experiments to analyze how people use the words "bitter" and "sweet"2. Gained experience designing online surveys for participants

West Lafayette, IN, US

Gained experience in a research lab, working independently, and analyzing dataWorked on multiple projects, gaining specific skills relating to each project and the equipment required: 1. Analyzed rheometric properties of pet food powder and analyzed data using OriginPro 2. Studied the effects of compaction, temperature, and disintegrant concentration on.

West Lafayette, IN, US

Participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Purdue UniversityStudied the effects of compaction, temperature, and disintegrant concentration on the dissolution properties of milk powderGained written and oral communication skills, wrote a technical paper with a published abstract and presented my research at a poster symposiumReceived.

Developed interpersonal skills working as a team member to meet customer's needs and ensure a positive shopping experience