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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois , Us

Emeryville, California, Us

South San Francisco, Ca, Us

- Conducted a variety of inoculations & sampling for shake flasks, & 250mL bioreactors. - Aseptically prepared seed trains, media, and inoculum for a variety of microbes. - Troubleshoot bioprocess data, and bioreactor hardware and software issues.

San Jose, California, Us

- Commissioned fermentation lab’s equipment, including 6 new R&D bioreactors (3L & 10L).- Compiled research on anaerobic digestion to decide next steps in anaerobic experiments- Conducted Fermentation R&D on a semi-batch and batch processes in 6-15L scale bioreactors.- Calculated key parameters such as kLa, mass balances, growth rates, and consumption.- Developed OD/Dry Cell Weight relationship methods and correlations.- Communicated with our pilot plant for troubleshooting or transferal of R&D improvements.- Collaborated with the engineering team to create throughput estimation tools andlarge-scale bioreactor specifications (especially for oxygen mass transfer & mixing).- Created PFD learning material for the company & plant specific PFDs for new operators.- Trained 2+ Laboratory Technicians in Fermentation R&D techniques.

San Jose, California, Us

- Executed anaerobic digestion projects to 4+ new business partnerships.- Conducted labscale R&D studies of PHA from foodwaste

Athens, Ga, Us

- Drove buses with high regard to safety, punctuality, and customer service to over 40,000 daily passengers - Underwent intensive training to obtain CDL with over 300+ currently accrued hours of safe driving

Athens, Georgia, Us

- Record data related to biopolymer dispersions in laboratory coordinated by graduate researchers.- Conduct application tests for polymer properties including absorption, degradability, uniformity, etc.- Assist optimization of polymer dispersions regarding formulation, production, additives, and application.

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

- Diagnosed measurement issues in medical polymer adhesive in independent project.- Professionally presented research results to full R&D group of company, leading to new research.- Designed and delivered 3D printed cure speed testing apparatus for medical device research application.

- Managed 3-6 employees, fulfilling daily orders of >350 “Grab-n-go” products in fast-paced environment.- Trained new employees on safe production techniques and streamlined efficiency within production.