Integrated BioTherapeutics, Rockville, MD
Research Associate III, Bioservices contract position. August 2022-December 2022
- Oversaw software-assisted team operations, conducted immunoassay development, and performed serological and molecular biological laboratory procedures supporting Bioservices activities
- Analyzed ELISA and Luminex/Multiplex data for concentrations, trends, assay variabilities, and quality control compliance prior to accurately communicating those results via reports and presentations for team members, department heads, and clients
- Expanded and developed SoftMax Pro protocols/templates to streamline sample data analysis and enhance assay development, optimization, validation, and qualification
Horizon Therapeutics, Rockville, MD
Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences contract position March 2022-August 2022
- Collaborated with a dynamic, matrix team to support analytical development, manufacturing process development, formulation development, and tech transfer as a member of the Bioassay group
- Supported bioassay development of clinical pipeline assets through maintaining mammalian cell cultures, planning and executing experiments, running routine ELISA and cell-based and immunological bioassay testing, drafting and revising SOPs, and operating data management tasks including data analysis
- Generated experimental protocols and documentation – reporting results within the department and at the cross-functional level
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD
Post baccalaureate CRTA Research Fellow November 2017-November 2020
- Interpreted and translated scientific and specimen protocols into user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures for use by all members of the Clinical Pharmacology Blood Processing Core (BPC)
- Coordinated pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenomic sample retrieval, processing, and storage with nursing and laboratory NIH Clinical Center staff according to clinical trial protocol specifications
- Ensured the scientific integrity of research specimen collection by clearly communicating a study’s specimen collection plan with clinical and laboratory disciplines (BPC staff, physicians, research nurses, external lab personnel, and NIH couriers)
- Served as the Genitourinary Malignancies Branch (GMB) point-of-contact for coordinating the procurement and transport of research tissue biopsy cores—regularly interfacing with the GMB research team, NIH Laboratory of Pathology, Interventional Radiology, and Surgical Oncology
- Led the BPC lab’s transition to a new specimen data computer software, communicating functionality requirements to the software developers, and leading BPC staff in prototype testing
OTHER WORK HISTORY
Stanford Grill, Rockville, MD
Server March 2021-May 2022
- Served multiple tables simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant striving for order accuracy and an exceptional dining experience for each guest
- Coordinated with kitchen staff, restaurant managers, fellow servers and bartenders to provide the highest level of customer service to each diner
