Experienced manager responsible for professional development, coaching, and resource leveling for more than 40 permanent and contractor staff. Ensures safe operation of 20 laboratories performing microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioproduction. Collaborates with ES&H, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all requirements. Mentors project managers and technical leads in proposal development, project tracking, technical execution and reporting, and client interaction. Acting GLP Study Director and Principal Investigator/Project Lead for ~$4M business volume.

Senior Research Scientist, responsible for multiple projects rooted in microbiology and molecular biology totaling up to $4M in business volume, coordinating activities for 10+ staff members and ensuring timely, cost-effective execution of project deliverables. As a project manager, routinely lead proposal development efforts, monitor and communicate financial progress to management, and actively engage clients to develop and maintain lasting relationships. As a principal investigator, directly influence technical objectives and experimental design, developing robust and well-controlled studies, routinely engaging with client representatives and quality professionals to improve technical execution and ensure regulatory compliance, and actively participating in laboratory efforts.Assisting with resource (staff, laboratories, and equipment) management in the following ways:--Support staff recruitment and retention, completing thorough interviews and assisting with onboarding and ongoing training --Maintaining a working knowledge of ongoing activities in up to 22 laboratories and accompanying equipment, to promote efficient space utilization, resolution of conflicts, and regulatory compliance through effective standard operating procedures and communication with facilities and safety/health professionals--Leadership by example, building relationships through direct and honest communication, finding best-fit opportunities for staff growth and empowerment, and working as part of the team to build confidence and trust

Managing Principal Research Scientist. Responsible for up to $1.5M business volume across multiple projects rooted in microbiology and molecular biology, ensuring timely and on-budget completion of project deliverables. Leading teams of 5-10 staff for up to 8 projects simultaneously, with significantly different technical, administrative reporting, and quality requirements.Acting as site lead/assistant manager to ensure on-site leadership presence (50% time), available to answer technical questions, respond to laboratory emergencies, meet with staff to provide career guidance, resolve conflicts, and assist with resource-leveling.

Experienced operations manager responsible for 28 permanent staff and 32 contract staff working in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and applied genomics/proteomics. Accountable for daily resource and safety management of 22 laboratories. Acting GLP Study Director and Principal Investigator/Project Lead for ~$1.5M business volume.