Led the design and execution of experiments across diverse drug product development stages, encompassing freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, and lyophilization processes.Analyzed the experiment results and recommended critical process parameters for various manufacturing scalesCharacterized drug products using techniques such as HPLC assays (SEC, CEX), sub-visible particle testing (HIAC, MFI), and moisture testing (Karl Fischer) Reported experiment design, methods, and analyzed results in written and oral reports to clients on a regular basis Orchestrated weekly meetings and facilitated discussions with clients and other departments

Built a lyophilizer CAD model in SolidWorks for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulationsLed a project of studying chemical decomposition using residual gas analysis (RGA) in the lyophilization process Developed Python scripts to process and quantify RGA data Managed multiple research projects that advance lyophilization/freeze-drying technology in various industries such as pharmaceutical, food, and manufacturing Used various lyophilizer, microFD, and RGA-MS techniques to design and optimize freeze drying cycles for clients

Converted from a contracting position to a full-time employee in March 2016 (within 5 months of contracting)Promoted to Associate Scientist II in July 2017 (within 1 year and 4 months of employment) Acted as a subject matter expert in the writing, reviewing, and filing of two investigational new drug (IND) submissions to the Food and Drug Administration in 2016Reported scientific findings and project progress in technical reports and group presentations Led multiple lyophilization process-related projects to evaluate cycle configuration and test process robustness in a design space with varying temperature and pressure conditions Performed analytical testing, such as HPLC assays (SEC, CEX, protein A affinity), dynamic light scattering, gel electrophoresis, and sub-visible particle analysis (MFI, HIAC)Characterized protein formulations using thermal and chemical techniques, such as differential scanning calorimetry, zeta potential measurement, and freeze-dry microscopy Identified molecular-specific risk mitigation strategies for drug candidate development in screening studies for drug-like propertiesCoordinated and led multiple stability studies of formulated liquid and lyophilized dosage forms to determine their shelf life and response to potential thermal and physical stresses from transport and storage Conducted compatibility evaluations of protein formulations in a select dosage range with intravenous administration components to identify in-use risks, such as high particle numbers, instability, and drug loss due to adsorptionPresented two high-level presentations of project overview and progress as the Pharmaceutical Development group representative in department wide seminars

Promoted within 7 months to a leadership position and maintained responsibilities of Laboratory Assistant in addition to these accomplishments Write experiment set-up, take-down, and daily laboratory clean-up guides for student workersManage and dispose of chemical waste from class experiments Instruct new workers during laboratory clean-ups and experiment preparations

Prepared chemical solutions and set up equipment for weekly experiments for studentsManaged equipment use and facilitate proper disposal of chemicals

Assembled and cycled Li-ion batteries for performance evaluation including capacity and voltagePerformed Raman (in/ex-situ) and FTIR spectroscopy to characterize cathode materials Used Scanning Electron Microscope to characterize the surface structure of active materialsUsed Thermogravimetric Analysis to determine the compositions of different materials Used Microsoft Excel Macros to automate data analyses of voltage/capacity fading and efficiencyDesigned and documented a new study of possible additives to the batteries Presented a poster in the 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Fair at UC Berkeley(http://tinyurl.com/YParkPoster)

Instructed other teacher assistants. Assisted the teachers every SaturdaySubstituted for teacher's absences.

Conducted a scientific research on the topics of “artificial gills” and forward osmosisDesigned and conducted laboratory experiments. Presented a written report as well as a PowerPoint presentation in a seminar