United States
Managed general and function specific consumables inventory through ordering and restocking supplies and determining re-order thresholds as well as lab safety equipment such as glasses, booties, coats, and sticky pads in doorways Managed lab equipment; including service contracts, preventative maintenance and calibration scheduling Oversaw lab safety and regulatory compliance, including tracking of chemicals and hazardous materials, enforcing PPE policy and other rules Coordinated shipping and receiving for domestic and international shipments to collaborators and CROs including liquid nitrogen, CO2 deliveries, and biohazard waste removal, sharps removal, satellite waste removal while maintaining safe standards Served as the facilities point of contact to facilitate equipment installation and laboratory reconfiguration Assisted with annual permit and license renewals Maintained office and laboratory computer infrastructure and worked with the IT consultants to ensure computers, data collection software and associated equipment are functioning properly Supported Administrative staff in coordinating training for new employees
• Performed routine analytical laboratory functions, characterizing solubility and stability of test compounds such as peptides and small molecules using methods such as HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and UV-Vis. • Maintained laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation and calibration. • Synthesized peptides through solid phase chemistry on a weekly basis CEM Blue and Intavis peptide synthesizers. • Purified peptides through preparative HPLC. • Documented, compiled, and analyzed instrument data; maintained laboratory notebook and records in accordance with company guidelines including timely recording and review of information. • Prepared, ordered and/or replenished laboratory supplies and reagents by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt daily for laboratory operations in preparation for future needs. • Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste through segregation and labeling in accordance with company, city, state, and federal regulations.
• Performed synthesis of peptides through solid phase chemistry on a microgram to gram scale as well as performed various modifications such as biotinylation, metyhlation, phosphorylation, glycosylation, adding dyes, and carrier protein conjugation autonomously, consulting with supervisor as necessary. • Purified peptides by means of reverse phase HPLC, Ion Exchange Chromatography, Gel Filtration/Size-Exclusion Chromatography, and preparative HPLC. • Analyzed final products with MALDI Mass Spectrometry and analytical HPLC techniques and interpreted data generated. • Documented progress through laboratory notebook and reports by recording results, organizing data, and performing basic computations. • Maintained laboratory equipment as needed and scheduled repairs if necessary. • Ordered and replenished laboratory supplies by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt daily for laboratory operations in preparation for future needs. • Performed general housekeeping and organization of lab working spaces, including bench tops, glassware, and chemical storage cabinets. • Prepared routine solutions and reagents for laboratory use as directed by PI and SOPs, in accordance with GLP.