Led the Analytical Chemistry department, spearheading the analysis of novel polymer synthesis utilizing advanced techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). Implemented rigorous quality control measures by monitoring key metrics to ensure product integrity and compliance with specifications.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Developed and optimized assays for enzyme analysis and various in-house analytical techniques• Oversaw comprehensive laboratory management, including procurement of supplies and efficient waste disposal protocols• Played a pivotal role in enhancing workplace safety by contributing to safety training programs and serving as a company-wide safety advocate• Utilized expertise in polymer characterization to support R&D initiatives and product development

Research Associate for Characterization and Analytical Science group in the Products Division of Zymergen. Assisted in the characterization of biomaterials using a wide variety of analytical techniques. Helped developed SOPs and design experiments to quantify and find solutions to material defects to improve the quality of products. Maintained labs and laboratory equipment to improve safety and flow to create efficient working environments.

- Manufactured optical components using a variety of different materials such as Beryllium and Silicon Carbide. Used various grinding and smoothing techniques to create mirrors for telescopic and satellite applications. - Used multiple spectroscopy methods, such as interferometers to scan and detect abnormalities within the optical part. Analyzed and interpreted data to create run operations to fix defects found within the optical components to achieve the required specs. - Loaded optical components onto machines and precisely calibrated them in order to grind or smooth out defects at the micron level to reach spec.

Cashier at CVS, help customers locate products throughout the store and also able to perform various tasked necessary to go beyond the job description. Was promoted early due to work ethic and determination. Manage day to day operations and ability to do any task that was given.

Assisted in preparing and setting up the various labs for the chemistry courses. Prepare the various reagents necessary. Kept laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock Maintained glassware by picking-up, cleaning, washing, sterilizing.

Interned at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab within the Nuclear Physics Division. My internship consisted of creating several computer simulated particle detectors that use new wavelength shifting material to maximized the probability of detecting photons in new WIMP detection systems

Interned with the NCATS, or National Center for Translational Sciences, working on both Hepatocytes and Kidney Cells, the purpose of the job is to adjust the properties of cancer cells for toxicity experiments to have more reliable results. Also verified old mouse tissue RNA to create a gene database for mouse cells