Kaylen H. Furuta

Experience

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  Saint Martin's University

  May 2019 - May 2021

  Responsible for the set up, break down, and cleaning of labs for Biology & Chemistry, creating solutions, EPA waste management, chemical & biological inventory, COVID-19 lab kit project. C. scoparius (Scotch Broom) flower and seed data collection, seed gemination assay, heritability & cross pollination assay, HPLC analysis, and flower color effects on plant fitness.

  • Laboratory Technician - Head of Biology

    Aug 2018 - May 2021

  • Research Assistant - Bode Lab

    May 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Discount Tire

  Jun 2020 - May 2021

  Crew Chief - Tire Technician

  Responsible for mounting & dismount tires, wheel balancing, tire repair, rotation services, TPMS services, inventory, pulling in cars and tires for technicians.

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  Siemens Healthineers

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  Manufacture Technician 2

  Manufacturing radiopharmaceutical biomarkers for PET scans including: F18 Fludeoxyglucose (FDG), Fluciclovine (Axumin), Floroestradiol (Cerianna), Sodium Fluoride (NaF)& DcFPyl (Pylarify). Performing chemistry and troubleshooting Explora chemistry modules, creating chemical solutions, performing quality control and quality analysis on final products, performing DOT surveys on dose cases.

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  University of Washington - School of Medicine

  Jan 2023 - now

  Research Scientist/Engineer 2

  Manufacture clinical research trials and biotech iPSC cell banks in BSL-2 environments under cGMP standards for projects with Moffit (HER2-positive vaccine), Precigen (ex-vivo CAR-T cell therapy), and Pluristyx (iPSC cell bank/cell therapy). Performing environmental monitoring on equipment and ISO 5 & 7 clean rooms.Managing the equipment preventative maintenance program. Coordination contracted services for annual calibrations, scheduling regular cleaning and maintenance of units, and keeping electronic database up to date.Managing client relations and meeting with sales representatives for new equipment and materials. Relaying and presenting all viable options to management for potential use.Developing in-house Quality Control Lab by creating and revising quality, equipment, and method documents. Testing methods and validating processes and operator qualifications for production use. Show less