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Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaAssociate Research Scientist
Oct. 2022 - Mar. 2025Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesSupported development of CAR T therapy and investigated tumor resistance mechanisms. Performed cytokine profiling on clinical trial patient samples; linked molecular data to clinical outcomes. Conducted antigen validation using flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Processed blood/ bone marrow, isolated PBMCs, DNA, RNA, and protein for downstream assays. Coordinated with clinical staff for specimen pick up and processing. Trained junior staff and facilitated internal journal club to support lab-wide knowledge sharing. Collaborated cross-functionally with computational biologists, clinicians, and mass spectrometrists on translational projects across institutions.
Northwest LaboratoryMolecular Laboratory Supervisor and Assay Development Specialist
Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2022Bellingham, Washington, United StatesPerform and direct high-throughput viral RNA extraction and RT-qPCR testing on extracted RNA for SARS-CoV-2 detection. Responsible for routine equipment maintenance and cleaning to support daily workflow and meet CAP standards. Responsible for training staff and signing off on lab specific competencies. Support procedural troubleshooting and implementing SOPs to meet CAP and CLIA standards for safety, equipment maintenance, reagent viability, temperature monitoring, etc. Collaborated with a group of three other supervisors to develop comprehensive lab standard operating procedures and policies in a newly established molecular lab and received CAP accreditation in October 2021. Created, modified and applied assays within the molecular laboratory. Wrote SOPs for developing assays. Attended various instrument trainings and disseminated standardized information and provided training to the rest of the molecular lab to move assays out of development and into production.
Western Washington UniversityGraduate Teaching Assistant
Aug. 2019 - May. 2022Bellingham, Washington, United StatesResponsible for 24-48 students a quarter in introductory or senior level molecular biology teaching labs. Assisted in the development course content (both virtual and in person curriculum), evaluated student performance, and adapted in person labs to virtual format in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasized student centered learning and attended trainings on managing bias and inclusive teaching practices.
Bellingham Arthritis and Rheumatology CenterClinical Assistant and Prior Authorization Specialist
Mar. 2016 - Dec. 2018Bellingham, Washington, United StatesResponsibilities included scribing for physician in patient appointments and procedures, initiating and/or appealing prior authorizations for patient medications and finding financial resources and/or government programs for high-cost treatments and patients coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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