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United States

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Experienced Assay Development Scientist | SOP & Protocol Writing Expert | Molecular Biology & Oncology Specialist

Profile Summary

I'm a Ph.D.-level scientist (B.S. + advanced certification) with 14+ years of hands-on experience in assay development, SOP writing, and translational research across oncology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. I specialize in designing, optimizing, and validating molecular and biochemical assays, with deep expertise in qPCR, ELISA, RNA isolation, and in vivo pharmacology. Throughout my career, I have authored SOPs, developed quality protocols, led regulatory documentation, and collaborated cross-functionally with biotech teams and CROs. Whether you're launching a diagnostic product, refining lab workflows, or preparing regulatory-compliant documentation, I bring scientific rigor, clear communication, and a proactive mindset. 📌 Core specialties: Assay design, development, and validation Clinical and preclinical SOPs, protocols, and regulatory documents Molecular biology (RNA, qRT-PCR, ELISA), in vivo studies (PK/PD, efficacy) Quality control, nonconformance reporting, and lab audits Scientific consulting for biotech, diagnostics, and pharma Let’s connect if you’re looking for a reliable, collaborative scientist to support your next milestone. I’m available for flexible and remote consulting projects.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Evolutionary Biology
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Data Management
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Preclinical ADME/PK/PD
• ☆ Preclinical Research
• ☆ Oncology
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ Spec Sheets
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Feasibility Study, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Product Development Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Validation, Product Compliance

Work Experience

QC Scientist

Nuclein

February 2024 - Present

Scientist II

Shasqi

March 2022 - September 2023

Associate Manager/Scientist

Aeglea Biotherapeutics

January 2017 - March 2022

Scientist I

Mirna Therapeutics

April 2011 - November 2016

Education

B.S.

Valparaiso University - United States

August 2005 - May 2009

Certifications

• ACRAC

  CCRPS

  January 2025 - Present

• Advanced BioScience

  University of California - Berkeley

  May 2020 - Present