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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

• 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

• 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

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

Master Of Science - Ms, Experimental Medicine

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry