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Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

South San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Converted a bash workflow to Python and automated previously manual steps.• Developed a script to automate data mining from JGI’s Genome Portal.

South San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Analyzed and compared metagenomics tools using Python and R for precision, recall, and resource usage.• Developed scripts to automate execution of the chosen tool, and generate a standardized format from the output to be used downstream in the pipeline.

Switzerland 🇨🇭 , Ch

• Wrote Python scripts to automate additional information parsing for data analysis.• Modified existing Python code to automate and shorten parts of experiment runs.• Developed and authored SOP of a test protocol for a consumable device.• Analyzed data collected from experiments to find possible correlation between upstream processes and downstream metrics using JMP.• Collaborated with other teams to generate data for product design optimization.

Pleasanton, California, Us

• Formulated oligos and in-house reagents used in research for testing and development to advance production and manufacturing.• Performed quality control testing after production to ensure products were viable for continued research and development.• Organized, managed, tracked, and stocked inventory of consumables and reagents.• Established waste stream profiles and hazardous waste collection for the company, with certified DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest training.

Hayward, Ca, Us

• Following FDA GMP guidelines and company SOPs, independently prepared buffers, mobile phases, diluents, and samples and standards for testing. • Independently tested finished products and raw materials for quality, release, and stability following in-house and USP methods for assay, impurities, identification, and other physical tests. • Performed maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting on HPLC systems, GCs, and UV Dissolution. • Analyzed laboratory data from Finished Product, Stability, and Raw Materials to ensure accurate recording and compliance with in-house methods and industry standards (USP, cGMP, and company SOPs).• Verified data integrity by checking data printouts and chromatography databases (Empower, Chromeleon, and Chemstation).• Inspected past laboratory data and investigated anomalies to ensure data integrity and compliance with FDA regulations and SOPs. • Wrote memos and investigation reports, including recommended dispositions for future testing to prevent similar anomalies from reoccurring.

Hayward, Ca, Us

Berkeley, Ca, Us

• Preparation of culture media for microbiology laboratory instruction.• General maintenance and cleaning of laboratory space and equipment, including use of autoclaves for sterilization.

Master’S Degree, Bioinformatics

Bachelor’S Degree, Integrative Biology