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• Highly experienced at complex programming in Venus for Hamilton STAR Liquid Handlers including but not limited to file parsing, output file generation, custom labware design, and liquid class development• Comprehensive liquid class development and validation experience with Hamilton’s Liquid Verifications System (LVK) and the Artel MVS • Led projects to automate routine benchtop assay set up procedures thereby drastically decreasing user hands-on time and boosting overall throughput• Consulted on feasibility of automation and providing alternatives as needed by utilizing a scientific background to bridge biology and engineering• Drafted comprehensive documentation and standardized Hamilton robot training across teams• Designed and performed operational qualifications and performance qualifications for methods• Experienced with integrating and troubleshooting positive pressure MPE unit on Hamilton STARs •3D modeling in Fusion 360 and CNC machining• Ongoing support and quick turnaround for emergency method issues• Support for Thermofisher Momentum and Agilent Bravo VWorks protocols

• Designed and troubleshooted custom MSD and ELISA assays to quantify target drug concentrations in various biological matrices• Analyzed data to observe pharmacokinetic characteristics using Phoenix Winnonlin • Liaised with external CROs to establish SOWs for in vivo studies• Helped design in vivo NHP studies for testing novel drug therapeutics• Wrote and tested three liquid handling protocols for the Hamilton Star to automate standard MSD and ELISA procedures• Created and tested two VBA-based macros to automate data analysis process• Collaborated with functional area experts and external specialists to drive forward three projects in various phases of commercialization

• Method design and validation of automated liquid handler for viral RNA extraction leading to increased COVID-19 testing throughput in the province• Implemented new assays and test procedures in clinical lab and trained personnel • Designed and validated new COVID-19/Flu combination RT-PCR assay and COVID-19 variant RT-PCR assay

• Confirmed potential for the drug olodaterol to be significantly anti-inflammatory using a human cell culture-based model and molecular biology techniques• Conducted research that resulted in 7 oral and poster-based presentations and 2 manuscripts• Collaborated with industry experts to produce results for publication• Demonstrated strong teamwork with fellow lab members to complete 2 grant applications• Independently designed and executed wet lab experiments to obtain data and validate a hypothesis • Performed statistical analyses and presented results using appropriate graphical representations• Consistently demonstrated critical thinking in successfully troubleshooting unexpected lab results• Mentored co-op and summer students in the lab • Presented oral and thematic poster presentations of research subject to scientists, clinicians and non-scientific lay persons• Taught and engaged high school students in the science of running ELISAs

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Organized and managed hundreds of patients' confidential information while maintaining security• Designed and executed sample processing protocol for new project with UBC collaborators• Established 2 SOPs for blood collection/processing and human sample disposal• Oversaw management of large database of more than 3000 patient samples• Processed and store blood samples for COPD and organ transplant studies

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Contributed data and analyses leading to production of an in vitro diagnostic assay for sepsis• Optimized in-house antibody striping protocol for better protein binding and detection ability• Assisted in development of new protocol for lyophilizing conjugated antibody for ambient temperature storage and shipment• Demonstrated strong multitasking ability in balancing multiple lab reports, experimental projects and miscellaneous tasks• Managed subject recruitment and blood collection for weekly in-house sample collection program• Performed quality control on new lots of products to ensure specifications were met• Proficient at time management by completing all assignments prior to deadline

Master Of Science - Ms, Experimental Medicine

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry