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Master's/PhD Biology Expert - MOVE Fellowship

HandshakeAI

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)

Create complex biology related prompts to stump AI Models. Train models to respond to visual images and prompts correctly after "stumping" the model. Implemented biological feedback mechanisms to refine training content based on visual input. Established best practices for biological AI design, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards. Compiled and manipulated data for proper handling. Evaluated AI with effectiveness through reviewer feedback and performance assessments. Developed polished visualizations to share results of data analyses.

Research Associate II - AAV Biology

AskBio

Apr 2023 - Current (3 years 7 months)

Executing, analyzing, and troubleshooting in vitro experiments to characterize viral vector designs and screening. Molecular biology techniques (Cloning, Western blotting, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR, fluorescence microscopy, imaging). Working collaboratively with other department team members and in various therapeutic focus areas. Participation in team meetings and preparation of regular presentations for departmental meetings. Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes. Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions. Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding gene therapy. Generated data models and performed

Research Associate II

PTC Therapeutics

Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)

Perform RNA purification, Western Blotting, PCR, MSD, Toxicity Assays using ENVISION, ELISA, Enzyme-Based Assays, BCA, Bradford, DNA Purification. Drive research projects with little to no supervision. Create research questions, hypotheses, and guidelines for experiments related to protein/cells of interest. Perform mammalian tissue culture / Maintenance of various cell lines. Use countess cell counter. Present data at group meetings. Usage of GraphPad PRISM. Read and research current publications relevant to ongoing research. Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks. Identification of New Chemical Entities (NCEs). Screen compounds and support structure activity relationship (SAR).

Analytical Scientist - II

Syneos Health

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)

Perform immunoassays on the following platforms: ELISA, Mesoscale ECL, alphaLISA, MSD, Luminex. Perform BCA, Bradford, and other bioanalytical/Immunohistochemistry experiments. Utilize ligand-binding bioanalytical methods to measure biotherapeutics (PK). Compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Apply scientific theory and techniques to research problems. Characterization of compounds such as ADME studies, protein binding. Aseptic Mammalian cell culture, and maintenance. Use of cell counter for cell viability studies.

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Scientist (via PPD Contract)

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Short experience at GSK due to death in family, needed to move back to NJ. Design experiments to support early phase drug discovery or development. Preform analysis of finished API's or Intermediates using XRPD, TGA, DSC, TGA-IR, Raman, Optical Microscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy. Utilize electronic notebooks. Determine the structure, composition, and nature of drug substances. Perform data interpretation and review. Comply with regulatory and data integrity requirements, including cGMP and GSK policies and procedures. Work independently to optimize analytical methods. Work both independently and within a group matrix environment. Keeping up to date with scientific literature and research.

Scientist 1 – Microbiology

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

May 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Perform and maintain bacterial cultures & identify microbial identity via Gram Staining and VITEK. Understand and practice of aseptic technique while working in Work in BSL I&II Containment hoods. Perform raw material, intermediate, final product, stability and water testing via bioburden/endotoxin testing. Full understanding of cGMP laboratory requirements, GDP, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance. Monitor all physiological and morphological characteristics of bacterial, yeast or mold colonies present on media plates (RODAC, TSA, R2A, etc.). Perform data input, reviews, and analyses. Ensures deadlines are met for product development schedules or releases.

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Associate Research Scientist

Crystal Pharmatech

Sep 2019 - May 2020 (9 months)

Participate in early stage physicochemical characterization if API's or Intermediates by use of HPLC, KF, Coulometric KF, PLM, DVS, PSD, TGA, DSC, XRPD and NMR. Tailor API or intermediate material to balance drug processability and drug performance (solubility, dissolution, permeability, etc.). Executes non-routine experiments on a basis of literature analyses. Assumes responsibility for the design and technical accuracy of work. Perform routine assays, per client's request with little to no supervision. Present and create summarized data/project updates to clients on a weekly or biweekly basis. Maintain accurate lab notebooks and complete all related analytical reports, write summaries, and keep proper documentation.

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Compounding Pharmaceutical Lab Technician

Hopewell Pharmacy And Compounding Center

May 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Compound capsules (#3, #1, #0, #00), creams, suspensions, troches, nasal sprays, topical ointments, drops, and suppositories. Work with FDA controlled substances, hormones, and hazardous/nonhazardous chemicals. Utilize full USP 800 and 795 guidelines and gowning procedures. Understand and perform pharmaceutical calculations to obtain correct medication dosage. Adhere to all state and federal pharmacy regulations.

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