Experience

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  University of california, san francisco

  Jul 1993 - Jul 1995

  Postdoctoral fellow

  Research Fellow in the Cardiovascular Research Institute. Research focus was on recombinant expression, purification and characterization of CFTR as well as its soluble domains.

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  Auxeris therapeutics

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2004

  Sr. research scientist

  Large-scale fermentation of E. coli expressing recombinant protein. Affinity purification via FPLC, endotoxin removal, cell culture, RNA isolation and RT-qPCR (Taqman), point mutation generation and DNA sequencing. Management of 2 direct reports.

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  Chlorogen, inc.

  Oct 2004 - Nov 2006

  Sr research scientist

  Purification of recombinant proteins expressed in chloroplasts from tobacco leafs. Techniques used: Bulk separations, TFF, FPLC. Antibody generation; ELISA assay development. Management of 2 direct reports.

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  Solae, llc

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2014

  Sr. research scientist

  Major responsibilities: Technical lead for Discovery projects run using Six Sigma methodology. Manage a team of scientists and oversee research efforts produce and characterize novel ingredients made from soy proteins for use in food applications. Technical lead for collaborative project between Solae and Senomyx. Development of novel Intellectual Property. Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.Bioanalytical Group Leader, Analytical Sciences (8 direct reports), Technical lead for project to improve precision and development of analytical techniques for characterization of soy protein and hydrolysates, oversight of LC-MS characterization of peptides, oversight of fractionation efforts, management of analytical services group. Show less

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  Flo valley community college

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2022

  Board member

  Serve on a Biotech Advisory Board for the Biotechnololgy Program at Florissant Valley Community College

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  Dupont nutrition & biosciences

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2021

  Analytical sciences leader

  Managed team of analytical scientists supporting DuPont’s food ingredients businesses (vegetable proteins, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, and novel sweeteners), R&D Development Teams, and QA / QC.

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  International flavors & fragrances

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2024

  Led 30 individuals within global organization (5 direct reports, 22 indirect reports and 3 temporary employees) providing analytical support to Creation and Design Teams tasked with developing flavor and food protection solutions for external customers. Managed team of analytical scientists supporting DuPont’s food ingredients businesses (vegetable proteins, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, and novel sweeteners), R&D Development Teams, and QA / QC.

  • Global Director Consumer Product Analytics

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Analytical Sciences Leader

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2021