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-Managed a team of 7 research scientists and associates in development of a single molecule proteomics assay-Led two core teams focused on our commercial product

-Developed single molecule assays for proteomic analysis, which involved surface chemistry optimization, microscopic assay development, buffer and non-specific-binding optimization, and python script development for image analysis-Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams including biochemistry, engineering, surface chemistry, bioinformatics, software.

-Developed fluorescent nanoparticle probes utilizing off-the-shelf reagents-Developed plate-based protein binding assays-Optimized early stage single molecule fluorescent microscope assays and analysis algorithms

Livermore, CA

-Developed and characterized nanoparticle based technologies for delivery of anti-viral agents-Conducted bioassays to determine viral infection, including plaque assays and microscopy imaging-Worked in a team-oriented environment to achieve project goals-Act as Workshop Chair for Sandia Postdoc Development Association and coordinate monthly workshops for.

Atlanta, GA

PI: Dr. Johnna Temenoff, Biomaterials and Orthopaedic Interfaces -Developed poly(ethylene-glycol) and heparin biomaterials for tissue engineering applications-Conducted experiments to investigate material and mammalian cell interactions -Used molecular biology techniques to analyze cell behavior-Wrote an NSF grant proposing development of novel.

-Conducted phone interviews for potential TFA Corps Members and recommend acceptance/rejection of candidate based on alignment of responses to TFA core values-Utilized resumes to evaluate and calibrate candidate strengths using a set rubric

New York, New York

-Managed the daily operations and logistics for 58 staff at Bronx Preparatory Charter School to ensure that corps member and student instruction ran smoothly-Assisted in instructional leadership for incoming TFA chemistry corps members

Passaic, New Jersey

-Taught general chemistry to approximately 175 students in grades 10th to 12th and used weekly assessments to evaluate performance, achieving 70-80% end of year averages in all classes-Developed behavior management and investment systems that incorporated student interests and generated a positive learning environment-Researched and wrote a chemistry.

Corvallis, OR

-Promoted engineering education to pre-college students, specifically minorities and women-Organized pictures and information from engineering alumni to create PowerPoint presentation

Stanford, CA

PI: Dr. Eric Shaqfeh, Transport Mechanics of Complex Fluids-Utilized a microfluidic device to study tethered polymer dynamics under simple shear flow and confirmed that fractional polymer extension correlated to shear rate

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

PI: Dr. Rick Orth (manager), Dr. Kenneth Bruno (mentor), Chemical and Biological Process Development-Developed primers and methods for RT-PCR to analyze fungal gene expression of nine chitin synthases under citric acid producing conditions and determined which genes were upregulated when fungi took on a pelleted morphology

Richland, WA

PI: Dr. Rick Orth (manager), Dr. Kenneth Bruno (mentor), Chemical and Biological Process Development-Developed a knock-out construct for a fungal chitin synthase gene and confirmed successful integration of construct into genome using cell culture and gel electrophoresis

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Dr. Richard Smith (PI), Heather Mottaz (mentor), Proteomics Resources and Research-Optimized ion exchange protocols for protein purification by using BCA and Coomassie protein assays to asses protein concentration and increased final protein recovery

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Science for Tomorrows Aspiring Researchers (STARs) Science Club (Founder),Graduate Petit Scholar Mentor.

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society for Biological Engineering, American Institute for Chemical Engineers