Grace Werosta, MSc

Experience

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  Tri-Steel Fabricators, Inc.

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2020

  Assistant Office Manager

  • Calculated the weight of steel based on product type and quantities noted on structural drawings• Operated cranes to transport and organize large steel beams and angles to maintain a safe and organized working environment• Collaborated on the creation of a new file for writing proposals to be sent out for bidding

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  Quantum Diamond Technologies Inc

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Bioengineering Co-op

  • Developed cell-based assays to look for biomarkers for disease with increased sensitivity using a novel imaging platform• Performed ELISA tests to compare the sensitivity of our platform versus the commercially sold kits• Conjugated magnetic beads through a process of coating with antibodies and wash steps in specific timed intervals• Assisted in lab management responsibilities, including placing orders, preparing reagents, and maintaining a neat workspace• Optimized cell assay timing to reduce the process to ~1-hour hands on versus similar results yielded from an 8-hour ELISA Show less

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  D'Tails Pet Boutique

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Animal Caretaker

  • Manage dozens of dogs daily and maintains a clean and organized boarding area to promote animal wellbeing• Handle animals overnight while administering special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs

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  Ikena Oncology

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Cell-Biology Co-op

  • Acknowledged as a contributing scientist on the biology team at AACR presentation. [https://ikenaoncology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IK595_TargetingRAS23_Michelle_Zhang_Final.pdf]• Conducted cell-based assays to evaluate the effects of novel compounds on various cell-signaling pathways• Maintained and propagated various cancer cell lines with a high degree of aseptic technique on a routine basis• Streamlined numerous cell-based assays, including Western Blotting and MSD, for improved repeatability and accuracy of results• Analyzed and interpreted data from various assays, presenting findings through impactful graphs and charts• Presented research updates and findings to the team on a weekly basis and to every scientist at quarterly meetings Show less

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  Northeastern University College of Engineering

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Bioengineering Lab Teaching Assistant

  • Assisted in the preparation and implementation of laboratory experiments for undergraduate students in a biology lab course• Demonstrated proper pipetting techniques, aseptic procedures, and cell culturing methods to students during laboratory sessions• Monitored students during laboratory sessions to ensure proper usage of equipment and adherence to safety protocols• Provided individualized support to students to help them understand the concepts and techniques being taught• Collaborated with the course instructor to plan and execute laboratory sessions, prepare materials, as well as grading lab reports, related code for statistical analysis, and related SolidWorks models Show less

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  Foghorn Therapeutics Inc.

  Jul 2023 - now

  Research Associate - Degrader Platform

  - Investigate induced proximity modalities & their application to new programs as a proof-of-concept- Generate CRISPR/Cas9 knock-in cell lines for kinetic compound profiling- Coordinate routine compound profiling at CROs to allow for increased workflow and data generation- Performed Western blotting to detect and quantify protein targets, analyzing protein expression and modifications to understand target biology- Developed and executed cell-based assays to investigate the mechanistic behavior of PROTACs across numerous projects Show less