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Roka Bioscience Employees
Valeant Pharmaceuticals May 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience March 2013 - November 2014
Consultant / Independent Planner 2010 - 2013
sanofi-aventis 2005 - 2009
Johnson & Johnson 1997 - 2004
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies (1994-2004) & (1981-1991) 1981 - 1997
Merck & Company 1992 - 1994
AT&T School of Business 1992 - 1992
Impact Unlimited 1991 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategy, Vendor Management, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Management, Training, Sales, Advisory Boards, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Event Planning, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Product Launch, Congress, Business Planning, Global Marketing, Market Planning, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Time Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Strategic Leadership, Budget Management, Planning, Cost Savings, Customer Relations, Budgeting, Vendor Relations, Mobile Marketing, B2B Marketing, Customer Relationship..., CRM
Education
Rider University
BS, Business Administration (cum laude), Marketing
Roka Bioscience October 2014 - Present
Romer Labs September 2012 - July 2013
Strategic Diagnostics January 2009 - April 2012
3M Food Safety November 2006 - January 2009
International BioProducts / Biotrace Ltd September 1994 - November 2006
Skills
Voice of the Customer, Technical Training, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Customer Satisfaction, Key Account Management, Training, Biotechnology, Sales, FDA, Marketing, Laboratory, Account Management, Food Safety, Microbiology
Education
Eastern Washington University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Biology & Chemistry
Seattle Pacific University
Secondary Education and Teaching
NPS Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience 2011 - 2013
Invatec Inc.-Medical Device Company October 2008 - September 2010
Bayer HealthCare July 2003 - September 2008
Hamon Research-Cottrell, Inc. March 1999 - March 2003
Citigroup/Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. November 1993 - February 1999
Skills
Conference Planning, Superior Computer Skills, Executive Calendar..., Budget Forecasts, Event Planning, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Meeting Planning, MS Project, Management, Outlook, Project Management, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word
Education
Rider University
Roka Bioscience February 2015 - Present
San Diego State University Research Foundation June 2012 - February 2015
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Biochemistry, Protein Expression, DNA sequencing, Laboratory, Gel Electrophoresis, Fluorescence Microscopy, Microsoft Excel, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology, Holin Proteins, Bacteriophage, Flow Cytometry, Cystic Fibrosis, Artificial Neural..., Data Management, Phage Enumeration via..., Biotechnology
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cellular and Molecular Biology, Senior
Roka Bioscience September 2013 - Present
Hologic Gen-Probe October 2012 - September 2013
Tera Biotechnology July 2008 - June 2012
BASF (Formerly Diversa) April 2004 - February 2007
Sequenom November 2003 - March 2004
Imerys Filtration (Formerly Celite World Minerals) April 1998 - November 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, Laboratory Robotics, GMP, Team Leadership, Validation, Employee Training, Packaging, Bottling, Process Improvement, JD Edwards, Oracle, Bacterial Cell Culture, R&D, MALDI-TOF, Chemistry, Fermentation Process..., SOP, Biotechnology
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry Minor
Community College of Southern Nevada 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts, Science
University of California, San Diego 2015 — 2016
Specialized Certificate, Quality Assurance and Control
Roka Bioscience August 2014 - Present
University of Massachusetts Amherst August 2010 - July 2014
University of Connecticut 2006 - 2009
Skills
Research, Microbiology, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, PCR, Microsoft Office, Chemistry, Community Outreach, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory, Science, Public Speaking
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2009 — 2013
MDxHealth 2012 - 2014
Roka Bioscience 2011 - 2012
PrimeraDx 2009 - 2011
Focus Diagnostics, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Beckman Coulter 1993 - 2003
Industrial Technology Research Institute 1987 - 1992
SmithKline & French Laboratories 1985 - 1987
Skills
Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Genomics, Assay Development, qPCR, Microbiology, PCR, Technology Transfer, Design Control, Medical Devices, real-time PCR, Clinical Study Design, Cell Biology, Chemistry, ELISA, Genetics, Hardware Diagnostics, Cell Culture, Commercialization, Protein Purification, IVD, Immunoassays, DNA sequencing, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Sequencing, FDA, Molecular Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Cell, Purification, Quality System, DNA, Product Development, Western Blotting, Validation, Clinical Research, R&D, Protein Chemistry, GLP, Biopharmaceuticals, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory, Proteomics, GMP, Biomarkers, Team Leadership
Education
National Chung Hsing University
BS
Texas Tech University
MS
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D.
Roka Bioscience April 2011 - Present
Skills
Cell Culture, Protein Purification, PCR, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Genomics, DNA, Laboratory, Microbiology, qPCR, Life Sciences
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Roka Bioscience February 2015 - Present
Andor Technology October 2012 - February 2015
PerkinElmer July 2007 - October 2012
PerkinElmer October 2005 - July 2007
PerkinElmer February 2003 - October 2005
PerkinElmer November 2001 - February 2003
GSI Lumonics/Packard Bioscience February 2000 - November 2001
Bio-Rad Laboratories April 1992 - March 2000
Stratagene March 1990 - April 1992
Skills
Sales, Confocal Microscopy, Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, Leadership, Lifesciences, Product Management, Microarray, Team Building, Proteomics, Forecasting, Microscopy, Business Development, Chromatography, Cell Biology, Change Management, Sales Compensation, Business Strategy, Biochemistry, Marketing, Medical Devices, Immunoassays, International Sales, Spectroscopy, Integrated Marketing, Laboratory Automation, Segmentation, Science, Hardware Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions, R&D, Mergers, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Digital Imaging, Cell, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing, Genomics, Product Development, Product Marketing, Life Science Industry, Validation, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Immunology, Protein Chemistry, Marketing Communications, Life Sciences
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1984 — 1988
B.S., Biochemistry
Roka Bioscience May 2014 - Present
Skills
Food Science, Shelf Life, Antioxidants, antimicrobial, Food Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Fresh Produce, Product Development, Polymer Characterization, Essential Oils, Plastic Extrusion, Biopolymers, GC-FID, HPLC, SEM, DSC, TGA, Humanitarian, International NGOs, Differential Scanning..., Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Chemistry, Science, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Food, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Polymers, Food Microbiology, Rheology, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, FTIR, Cell, Chromatography
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2007 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Food Science
Gazira University
Master's degree, Food Science
Gazira University
Bachelor's degree, Food Science
Roka Bioscience November 2012 - July 2013
UCSD Department of Medicine April 2011 - January 2012
UC San Diego November 2009 - March 2011
University of California, Riverside June 2010 - September 2010
UCSD Center for Molecular Genetics June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Molecular Cloning, Molecular Biology, Research, PCR, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Protein Purification, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Genetics, Microbiology, DNA extraction, Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Cell Biology, Tissue Culture, R&D, Data Analysis
Education
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2012
B.S, Biochemistry/Cell Biology
San Diego Mesa College 2004 — 2008
Associates Degree, Japanese
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. July 2013 - August 2014
Roka Bioscience October 2011 - January 2013
Enterix, Inc. March 2011 - August 2011
Petro Oil Company January 2011 - February 2011
Skills
Accounting, Monthly Close Process, General Ledger, Treasury Management, Cash Flow Management, Bank Reconciliation, US GAAP reporting, Financial Accounting, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, 10Q, 10K, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Bank Statements, Cash Flow, Electronic Payments, Cost Reduction, Operational Risk..., Financial Reporting, SOX 404, Financial Statements, Financial Statement..., Microsoft Office, MS Excel Pivot Tables, ESI Processing, JD Edwards, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Relationship Development, Critical Thinking, Preparation, Depreciation, GAAP, Internal Controls, Invoicing, Management
Education
University of Hartford 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics March 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience January 2013 - November 2014
QIAGEN GmbH April 2011 - December 2012
QIAGEN Inc August 2008 - April 2011
Applied Biosystems July 2005 - July 2008
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine January 1999 - July 2005
Skills
Genotyping, Sequencing, real-time PCR, Laboratory Automation, qPCR, PCR, Genomics, Molecular Biology, DNA sequencing, Genetics, DNA, Molecular Diagnostics, Immunoassays, Medical Devices, DNA Sequencing
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1994 — 1998
BS/BA/Certificate
Roka Bioscience 2013 - Present
Lonza 2012 - 2013
BD Diagnostics 2003 - 2012
Biotest Diagnostics Corporation 1998 - 2003
Cornwell Corporation dba Stephens Scientific and Criterion Sciences 1987 - 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Business Strategy, Product Life Cycle..., Commercialization, Coaching, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare, FDA, Medical Diagnostics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Diagnostics, Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Lifesciences
Education
Loyola College in Maryland 2005 — 2007
MBA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS
Achates Power June 2013 - Present
BP Biofuels October 2011 - June 2013
San Diego Data Processing Corporation April 2011 - October 2011
Independent Supply Chain Professional June 2010 - April 2011
Roka Bioscience July 2010 - December 2010
PSEG July 2008 - May 2010
PSEG January 1998 - January 2008
PSEG January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Supplier Diversity, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Bidding, Contract Negotiation, Non-disclosure..., RFP preparation, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Supplier Evaluation, Training Facilitation, Continuous Improvement, SAP Supply Chain, Contractual Agreements, Complaince, Procurement, Procure-to-Pay, Key Performance..., Change Management, Cross-functional...
Education
Excelsior College
Masters, Business Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Masters of Arts, Corporate and Organizational Communication
Irvington High School
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Roka Bioscience June 2011 - Present
METTLER TOLEDO AutoChem July 1998 - December 2010
Schumacher a Unit of Air Products and Chemicals July 1995 - July 1997
Baxter Healthcare July 1986 - July 1995
Softmatic Controls July 1979 - November 1986
Skills
Testing, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Hardware Diagnostics, Automation, Training
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1993 — 1993
Certificate, Systems Failure Analysis and Aerospace Systems
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1993 — 1993
Certificate, Documentation Control (Configuration Management)
Global Project Management Technologies 1991 — 1991
Certficate, Product and Process Development
DeVry University 1971 — 1973
BA, Electronics
DDB April 2015 - Present
Columbia University in the City of New York December 2014 - March 2015
Roka Bioscience June 2014 - December 2014
Grey Group October 2012 - January 2014
Prime Legal Services August 2012 - October 2012
incNetworks, Inc June 2012 - August 2012
IEEE June 2011 - March 2012
The TJX Companies, Inc. May 2006 - July 2011
DICK'S Sporting Goods June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
HTML, Customer Service, C++, Photoshop, Sales, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Access, Works well individually, Online Marketing, Troubleshooting, JavaScript, Strategy, able to multi-task, Adobe photoshop, Leadership, SDLC, HTML + CSS, adobe Dreamweaver, Casper suite, citrix active directory, SharePoint Designer, Windows 7, Active Directory, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Time Management, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Microsoft Word, Spanish, Customer Satisfaction, Computer Hardware, Software Documentation, Inventory Management, Software Installation, Mobile Devices, Citrix, Computer Repair, Wireless Networking, Computer Maintenance, VPN
Education
Monmouth University 2008 — 2011
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems
Roka Bioscience April 2013 - Present
Roka Bioscience January 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Capital Equipment, Market Development, Sales, Sales Training
Education
Rocky Mountain College
Economics, Business Administration
Roka Bioscience September 2014 - Present
Genentech February 2010 - November 2013
bioMerieux June 2007 - July 2009
bioMerieux August 2005 - June 2007
BD 2001 - August 2005
BD July 1997 - 2001
Georgetown University School of Medicine July 1994 - July 1997
University of Minnesota Medical School 1991 - July 1994
University of Minnesota Medical School October 1988 - 1991
Skills
Quality System, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Immunology, R&D, Quality Control, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Technology Transfer, GMP, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Laboratory, Microbiology, CAPA, GLP, Vaccines, Validation, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Development
Education
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1983 — 1989
PhD, Microbiology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1979 — 1982
BS w/Honors, Zoology (concentration in Microbiology)
Roka Bioscience January 2013 - December 2013
Illinois Institute of Technology/FDA December 2009 - December 2011
Northland Laboratories June 2011 - August 2011
Beijing Forestry University February 2009 - June 2009
China Agricultural University September 2008 - February 2009
American Jetset Sports July 2008 - August 2008
Baoding Tianxiang Dairy Industry July 2006 - August 2006
Baoding Tianxiang Dairy Industry July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
master microbiology..., PCR, ELISA, HACCP, HPLC, Ultraviolet..., chromatographic column, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Laboratory, Biochemistry, FDA, Chemistry, DNA extraction, Assay Development, Biotechnology
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Food Safety and Technology, 3.75
Beijing Forestry University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Engineering, Food Science and Engineering, 86.67
CareFusion September 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience September 2010 - November 2014
Iris International January 2005 - September 2010
Applied Imaging March 2000 - January 2005
Molecular Dynamics 1998 - 2000
TOSOH MEDICS 1996 - 1998
Behring Diagnostics 1995 - 1996
SYVA COMPANY 1991 - 1995
Skills
Management, Employee Training, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Leadership, Program Management, Process Improvement, Lifesciences, ISO 13485, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Training, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Six Sigma, Security Clearance, Healthcare
Education
University of Phoenix 1986 — 1988
MBA, Business
University of California, Los Angeles 1975 — 1979
BS, Biochemistry
Johnson & Johnson June 2015 - Present
kevin murphy realty January 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience August 2013 - June 2015
Beckman Coulter January 2001 - August 2013
Skills
Medical Devices, Field Service, Product Development, Management, Hardware Diagnostics, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Leadership, Biomedical Engineering, Troubleshooting
Education
Quinnipiac University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Technology, 3.0
Indian hills 1991 — 1995
Roka Bioscience May 2011 - March 2014
Roche Inc. July 2010 - March 2011
Roche Inc. April 2002 - July 2010
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products 2001 - 2002
Enzon Pharmaceuticals 1993 - 2001
Hoechst-Celanese Corp. 1991 - 1993
E. R. Squibb & Sons 1987 - 1991
Raritan Bay Medical Center 1983 - 1987
Skills
GMP, Project Management, Validation, V&V, FDA, Change Control, Sop, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cross-functional Team..., Biopharmaceuticals, Training, R&D, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Industry, Aseptic Processing, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Pharmaceutics, CAPA, GLP, Quality Control, SOP
Education
Wagner College
MS, Bacteriology
Medical Center at Princeton 1981 — 1982
Internship, Medical Technology
Elizabethtown College 1978 — 1982
BS, Chemistry / Medical Technology
Illumina April 2013 - October 2014
TriStaff March 2012 - April 2013
Roka Bioscience November 2010 - November 2011
Sapphire Energy November 2008 - June 2010
Skills
New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Sales, Executive Search, Employee Relations, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Technical Presentations, PCR, Biotechnology, qPCR, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Modesto Christian High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
Leica Biosystems 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience 2012 - 2014
Abbott Diagnostics 2009 - 2012
Abbott Molecular 2007 - 2009
Procter & Gamble 2003 - 2007
Skills
• Strategic..., • Sales Training &..., • Budgetary Management, • Consultative Selling, Medical Devices, Consultative Selling, Territory, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Selling Skills, Sales, Selling, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sales, Recruiting, Capital Equipment, Cold Calling, Strategy, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Troy State University 2001 — 2003
MS, Management
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
BS, Biology/Food Science
Hyde park Career Academy
Genoptix, A Novartis Company February 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience September 2009 - February 2015
Gen Probe 2005 - 2009
Gen Probe 2001 - 2005
Gen Probe August 2000 - February 2001
Multiple Peptide Systems February 1999 - August 2000
Skills
FDA, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, GMP, Process Simulation, Validation, Biotechnology, CAPA, Chromatography, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Lean Manufacturing, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences
Education
Northern Arizona University 1994 — 1998
BS, Microbiology, Chemistry
Roka Bioscience October 2009 - Present
Insulet Corporation June 2007 - September 2009
Alexion Pharmaceuticals June 2004 - June 2007
Nielsen July 2000 - June 2004
Nielsen January 2000 - January 2003
Novo Nordisk A/S January 1999 - January 2000
Novo Nordisk A/S March 1998 - June 1999
Novo Nordisk A/S July 1997 - March 1998
Novo Nordisk A/S July 1996 - June 1997
Novo Nordisk A/S August 1995 - July 1996
Skills
ERP, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Managerial Finance, Financial Control, Valuation, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets
Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business 1993 — 1995
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Copenhagen Business School 1989 — 1993
B.Sc, Business Administration
Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe) August 2014 - Present
The Scripps Research Institute February 2013 - August 2014
Roka Bioscience August 2012 - February 2013
Takeda Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - September 2012
Stein Clinical Research at UCSD (in association with the Veteran's Hospital) January 2012 - June 2012
The Scripps Research Institute December 2008 - December 2010
Skills
ELISA, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Biotechnology, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Assay Development, DNA, SDS-PAGE, In Vitro, Molecular Cloning, Fluorescence, Cell, Protein Chemistry, Cell Biology, DNA extraction, Structural Biology, Tissue Culture, Protein Purification, Protein Expression
Education
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Roka Bioscience August 2015 - Present
Skills
Biotechnology, Research, PCR, Healthcare
Education
University of California, San Diego 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Biology
Trinity College Dublin
Microbiology and Immunology
BioNano Genomics, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience 2014 - 2015
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine June 2013 - December 2013
Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) 2011 - 2012
Human Genome Sciences 2007 - 2011
Skills
Cell Culture, Assay Development, Monoclonal Antibodies, ELISA, Western Blotting, DNA Isolation, PCR, qPCR, ChIP, Protein Purification, Transient Transfection, EMSA, Southern Blot, Molecular Cloning, Radiolabeling, Flow Cytometry, DNA quantification, Visual Basic for..., MxPro, SoftMax Pro, JMP, CLC Main Workbench, DNA
Education
Universitat Pompeu Fabra 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Biomedical Research
University of Richmond 2003 — 2007
Biology
Kansai Gaidai University 2006 — 2006
Asian Studies and Japanese Language Program
University of Colorado at Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus August 2012 - Present
Roka Bioscience May 2011 - May 2012
San Diego State University June 2008 - June 2010
National Institutes of Health June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Western Blotting, Molecular Cloning, PCR, DNA, Protein Purification, Cancer Research, Gel Electrophoresis, Immunofluorescence, Cell Culture, DNA extraction, Yeast genetics, Assay Development, Drosophila genetics
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Cellular & Molecular Biology
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College 2005 — 2007
Biology
Southern New Hampshire University 2004 — 2005
Genentech February 2015 - Present
Genentech February 2013 - February 2015
Hologic Gen-Probe September 2011 - December 2011
Roka Bioscience June 2011 - September 2011
American Red Cross - San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter September 2007 - June 2011
City of Hope June 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Western Blotting, Biochemistry, Healthcare, Cell Culture, PCR, Drug Development, GMP, Operations Management, Product R&D, Quality Assurance, Protein Chemistry, Cell Biology, Gel Electrophoresis
Education
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Roka Bioscience August 2015 - Present
James Madison University January 2013 - August 2014
NCAA September 2011 - May 2014
Colegio San José Salesiano 2014 - 2014
UREC, James Madison University September 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Experimental Design, Experimental Analysis, Laboratory Skills, Research, Spanish, Language Services, Sports, Nutrition, Fitness, Leadership, Teaching, Team Leadership
Education
James Madison University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, 3.54 GPA
BioLegend April 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience March 2011 - August 2012
Illumina, Inc. May 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Laboratory, Cell Culture
Education
City College of San Francisco 1996 — 2005
Associate’s Degree, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, 3.2
James Logan High School, Union City, CA 94587 1989 — 1992
High School, Physical Sciences
Roka Bioscience July 2011 - Present
Biogen Idec July 2002 - July 2011
Callaway Golf December 1990 - September 2000
Skills
Materials Management, Sop, Quality Control, GMP, Biotechnology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, SAP, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Distribution Center..., Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, 5S, SOP development, Supply Chain Operations, MRP, FDA, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Management, Quality System, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Validation, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing Operations, ISO, Purchasing, Operational Excellence, CAPA, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Biopharmaceuticals, Demand Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, SOP, Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Leadership
Education
California State University San Marcos
San Diego State University/University of California San Diego September 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience April 2015 - August 2015
San Diego State University September 2012 - April 2015
San Diego State University January 2013 - December 2014
EMD Millipore May 2012 - August 2012
MiraCosta College September 2011 - May 2012
UC Santa Barbara September 2010 - September 2011
MiraCosta College July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
PCR, Microbiology, DNA, Biology, qPCR, Laboratory, Flow Cytometry, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Agarose Gel..., Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Troubleshooting, Bacterial Culturing, Microsoft Excel, Bioinformatics, Classroom Management, DNA isolation, Presentations, Public Speaking, Primer Design, Microscopy
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2015 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Joint-Doctoral Program with UC San Diego, Cell and Molecular Biology
San Diego State University-California State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Microbiology
University of California, Santa Barbara 2009 — 2011
BS, Biology
MiraCosta Community College 2006 — 2009
Biochemistry
Hologic Gen-Probe July 2011 - Present
HR Consulting 1999 - Present
Roka Bioscience October 2009 - May 2011
TrellisWare Technologies 2003 - 2008
Chimerix 2000 - 2004
Stratagene 2000 - 2000
LMA North America 1999 - 2000
LensCrafters 1995 - 1999
Taco Bell Corporate 1993 - 1995
TRW June 1990 - November 1993
Skills
Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Consulting, Employee Relations, Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Succession Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Personnel Management, Team Building, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Labor Relations, Internet Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Screening, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, HR Consulting, Process Improvement, Change Management, Organizational..., Executive Search, Sourcing
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1988 — 1990
MS, Human Resources
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1986
BS, Finance and Personnel Mgmt (double major)
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Vicksburg
Roka Bioscience August 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience May 2014 - August 2015
Roka Bioscience March 2010 - May 2014
Gen Probe (IQ Pipeline) May 2009 - March 2010
Gen Probe September 2008 - May 2009
Gen Probe June 2008 - September 2008
University of San Diego March 2008 - August 2008
Gen Probe June 2007 - September 2007
Sea World San Deigo August 2004 - June 2007
UCSD April 2005 - May 2005
Skills
qPCR, RT-PCR, Biotechnology, PCR, Assay Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, JMP, Genetics, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Research, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microbiology, Purification, DNA sequencing, Genomics, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, R&D, GLP
Education
University of San Diego 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Roka Bioscience April 2012 - Present
IgE Therapeutics December 2011 - April 2012
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute February 2011 - April 2012
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium June 2010 - August 2010
Stanford Hospital June 2009 - September 2009
Chen Dental Office June 2009 - September 2009
National Taiwan University Hospital June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Western Blotting, Gel Electrophoresis, Protein Chemistry, SDS-PAGE, PCR, real-time PCR, Purification, C++, HTML, HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Research, Assay Development, Molecular Biology, Instrumentation
Education
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Biology
Saratoga High School August 2004 2004 — 2008
Rapid Micro Biosystems January 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience March 2014 - November 2014
SA Scientific, Ltd. November 2012 - May 2013
Abbott October 2011 - November 2012
BioControl Systems, Inc. January 2009 - October 2011
Celsis July 2008 - September 2008
bioMerieux January 2001 - July 2008
bioMerieux March 2005 - December 2006
bioMerieux January 2001 - February 2005
BD September 1990 - December 2000
Skills
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Sales Management, Business Development, Lifesciences, Cell Culture, Quality System, Capital Equipment Sales, Laboratory, ELISA, Industrial Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Medical Devices, Strategy, Key Account Management, Food Microbiology, Sales Development, Sales Management..., real-time PCR, ROI Justification, Sales Presentations, B2B, Hardware Diagnostics, R&D, Life Sciences
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1981 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Roka Bioscience February 2013 - Present
WyzAnt Tutoring August 2006 - Present
University of California, Riverside 2011 - 2012
Skills
Data Entry, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word Processing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Microscopy, Microbiology, Aseptic Technique, Communication, Scientific Writing, Spectrophotometry, Tutoring
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology, General
UC Riverside 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences
Otay Ranch High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Peregrine Consulting - Food Testing June 2014 - Present
QC Laboratories, Inc. April 2013 - May 2014
Roka Bioscience August 2011 - March 2013
FoodChek Systems Inc. October 2009 - June 2011
LITMUS LLC 2007 - 2008
Sword Diagnostics, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Fisher Scientific Company LLC 2004 - 2005
DuPont Qualicon 1999 - 2003
3M Company - Microbiology Products 1988 - 1999
Skills
Microbiology, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, GMP, Hardware Diagnostics, R&D, Food Safety, FDA, Business Development, Laboratory, Product Development, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Commercialization, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Management, Training, Medical Devices, Strategic Planning, Market Development
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1972 — 1976
BA, Liberal Arts
BD November 2013 - Present
Roka Bioscience August 2012 - November 2013
Microbiology Business Specialist April 2009 - August 2012
Abbott Molecular June 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Sales, Salesforce.com, Capital Equipment, Lean Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Six Sigma, Miller-Heiman Strategic..., Consultative Sales..., CLSI, CLIA, FDA GMP, SAP, Sales Operations, Molecular Diagnostics, Selling, Laboratory, Management, Medical Devices
Education
University of Maryland University College 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Maryland University College 2004 — 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Biotechnology Management
Hampton University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, General
ZS Associates June 2015 - August 2015
Roka Bioscience February 2010 - July 2014
Skills
Cell Based Assays, DNA, PCR, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Assay Development, Molecular Cloning, Microbiology, Sequencing, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, qPCR, in Situ Hybridization, Data Analysis, Research, Protein Purification
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Johns Hopkins University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology
Yale University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Saint Ignatius High School 2001 — 2005
Roka Bioscience January 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience January 2010 - January 2014
Sequenom March 2008 - January 2010
Gen-Probe September 2007 - March 2008
Siemens Healthcare April 2007 - September 2007
Monogram Biosciences October 2005 - April 2007
Education
University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management 2009 — 2012
Masters
University of California, Davis 2001 — 2005
B.S.
Dexcom January 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience December 2013 - November 2014
Roka Bioscience September 2009 - December 2013
Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe) January 2008 - September 2009
Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe) October 2006 - January 2008
Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe) October 2005 - October 2006
San Diego State University October 2005 - August 2006
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS/AURORA DISCOVERY May 2002 - June 2005
Veterans Affairs Hospital, Dept of Orthopaedics May 2001 - September 2002
Skills
Heat Transfer, Engineering, Research, Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, Microfluidics, Product Development, Customer Support, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Platform Integration, R&D, MEMS, Testing, Design of Experiments, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Validation, SolidWorks, Cell, Assay Development, Biochemistry, FDA, Molecular Biology
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2003 — 2006
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2003
B.S., Bioengineering (ABET)
Centennial High School
Roka Bioscience August 2011 - Present
Skills
Expense Management, Administrative..., Executive Support, Calendars, Leadership, Outlook, Management, Process Scheduler, Investments, Office Management, Event Planning, Access, Training, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Administrative..., Customer Service, Team Building, Project Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
State University of New York - System 2002 — 2006
Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.5 GPA
S&G MDx Group, LLC March 2015 - Present
RTS Consulting Services October 2012 - Present
Enigma Diagnostics September 2011 - October 2012
UCSD MAS Program - Clinical Research January 2010 - December 2011
Roka Bioscience February 2010 - August 2011
Cibus LLC October 2009 - February 2010
Nanogen June 2008 - July 2009
Althea Technologies, Inc. May 2007 - May 2008
Althea Technologies, Inc. April 2000 - May 2008
Sequana 1994 - 1999
Skills
Product Development, Process Simulation, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, PCR, Assay Development, Biochemistry, Validation, GMP, ELISA, FDA, Cell Culture, Technology Transfer, qPCR, Regulatory Affairs, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Industry, Genomics, R&D, Infectious Diseases, DNA, Medical Devices, Genetics, real-time PCR, In Vitro, Hardware Diagnostics, GLP, Genotyping, Biopharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Medical Diagnostics, Design Control, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, SOP
Education
Regulatory Affairs Profesional Society
Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Medical Devices, Emphasis: Asia, Canada, Europe, and US Regulations
University of California, San Diego 2012 — 2012
Regulatory Affairs for the Biomedical Industry Certificate, Regulatory Affairs
University of California, San Diego 2010 — 2011
Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS), Clinical Research
San Diego State University-California State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor's of Science Degree, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Roka Bioscience January 2010 - May 2015
AltheaDx March 2008 - January 2010
Althea Technologies, Inc. March 2008 - August 2009
Synergy Marketing Concepts June 2007 - July 2007
Salk Institute for Biological Studies April 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Project Management, Western Blotting, SDS-PAGE, Biotechnology, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell, DNA, DNA extraction, RNA isolation, Genomics, Lifesciences, Tissue Culture, Molecular Cloning, Agarose Gel..., qPCR, RT-PCR, R, Microbiology, In Vitro, Aseptic Technique, Drug Discovery, Laboratory, Research, GLP, Microsoft Office, SOP, Leadership, ELISA
Education
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business 2014 — 2015
Masters of Business Administration
University of California, San Diego Extension 2012 — 2012
Project Management, Biotechnology Project Management
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Cell Biology
GenMark Diagnostics June 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience October 2009 - June 2014
Sequenom August 2008 - October 2009
Applied Biosystems January 2006 - 2008
Eastman Chemical Company October 2003 - January 2005
Molecular Staging Inc. 2001 - 2003
Skills
Biotechnology, Assay Development, Molecular Biology, PCR, DNA, DNA sequencing, RT-PCR, Microbiology, Genetics, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Genomics, Biochemistry, qPCR, Sequencing, Immunoassays
Education
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1996 — 2001
Ph.D.
Roka Bioscience January 2012 - Present
Prometheus Laboratories, Inc. June 2009 - December 2011
Sangart, Inc. February 2002 - December 2008
Skills
Quality Control, Laboratory, Biotechnology, FDA, GMP, Validation, Sop, CAPA, Lifesciences, HPLC, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, GLP, Technology Transfer, Change Control
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
De Anza College 1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Roka Bioscience August 2014 - Present
Modern Water Inc. December 2011 - August 2014
Free People October 2012 - June 2014
Main Line School Night October 2011 - June 2013
SDIX April 2009 - December 2011
Strategic Diagnostics Inc. October 2007 - April 2009
GBSC, a division of Centocor Inc. March 2003 - October 2007
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - December 2002
Wyeth Research March 2000 - July 2002
Dairy Farmers of America 1999 - 1999
Skills
Microbiology, Biotechnology, GMP, Quality Assurance, FDA, Water Quality, Quality Control, Immunoassays, ELISA, Wastewater Treatment, Aseptic Technique, Biopharmaceuticals, R&D, Product Development, Public Speaking, Laboratory Techniques, Aseptic Processing, Water Analysis, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Knitwear, Hand Knitting, Teaching, GLP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Assay Development, Technology Transfer, Vaccines, Industrial Microbiology, Pharmaceutical..., Technical Training, NPDES, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Sales Training, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing
Education
Temple University 2004 — 2007
Graduate Study, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Penn State University 2003 — 2003
Certificate, Animal Cell Cuture Methods & Scale-Up Strategies
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, minors in Studio Art and International Studies
East High School 1990 — 1994
Roka Bioscience January 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience June 2012 - Present
North Dakota State University February 2006 - June 2012
University of Arizona, Tuscon June 2004 - February 2006
University of Minnesota Duluth September 1999 - June 2004
Rallis India Ltd, Bangalore, India January 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Genomics, Bioinformatics, Proteomics, Immunology, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Genetics, PCR, Biochemistry, ELISA, Western Blotting, Protein Purification, RT-PCR, Assay Development, DNA, Life Sciences, Protein Chemistry
Education
University of Calcutta
Ph.D, Plant Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 1985 — 1987
M.Tech, Applied Botany
University of Madras 1983 — 1985
M.Sc, Botany
University of Madras 1980 — 1983
B.Sc, Botany
Roka Bioscience December 2011 - Present
Epitomics - an Abcam Company May 2010 - November 2011
DiaSorin March 2008 - April 2010
Invitrogen Corporation/Zymed Laboratories January 2001 - February 2008
IDEXX Laboratories April 1996 - November 2000
Skills
Biotechnology, Management, Life Sciences, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Molecular Biology, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Consultative Selling, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Microsoft Office, Laboratory, Capital Equipment, Sales Operations
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Roka Bioscience September 2011 - Present
Verizon Wireless June 2009 - September 2011
Sky Facet January 2008 - March 2010
Home Decor Products August 2007 - January 2008
Charles Sadek Import Company April 2000 - August 2007
KA Stockton & Company March 2003 - April 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, Sales, Management, Account Management, Web Analytics, Facebook, Online Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
BS, Marketing
Ridge High School
Roka Bioscience August 2014 - Present
Hologic May 2002 - August 2014
Gen Probe October 2007 - March 2011
Gen Probe January 2005 - October 2007
Gen Probe May 2002 - October 2005
Isis Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2002
American Shrimp Farming Company (Super Shrimp) October 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Diagnostics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Life Sciences, Automation, Science, Lifesciences, Hardware Diagnostics, V&V, DNA, qPCR, FDA, Medical Devices, Design Control, Validation, Assay Development, R&D, Commercialization, Biomedical Engineering
Education
John Hancock University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
John Hancock University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Marketing and Logistics, 4.0 Dean's List
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2010
Systems Engineering Certificate, Systems Engineering
State University of New York College at Potsdam 1995 — 1998
Bachelors, Biology
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville 1993 — 1995
AS, Medical Technology
Roka Bioscience January 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience July 2013 - December 2014
Sayreville, NJ Public Schools September 2012 - June 2013
Englewood School District, NJ September 2008 - July 2010
Applied BIosystems India April 2005 - March 2007
Orchid Biosciences 2000 - 2002
Affymetrix March 1998 - March 2000
Skills
communication skills,..., gene expression,..., Molecular Biology, pcr, biotechnology,..., Biotechnology, Microbiology, PCR, Genomics, Laboratory, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Microarray Analysis, SNP genotyping, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Training, Technical Support, Test Automation, Food Safety, Food Technology, Adult Education, Marketing Communications, Collateral, Sales Presentations, Presentation Skills, Curriculum Development, Customer Support, Customer Experience, Cell Culture
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1990 — 1995
Ph.D, Plant Genetics
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ph.D, Plant Genetics
Roka Bioscience October 2010 - Present
Pathway Genomics September 2009 - August 2010
Gen-Probe May 2009 - August 2009
Althea Technology, Inc. November 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Biotechnology, Assay Development, GLP, Laboratory, Science, real-time PCR, Research, Cell Culture, ELISA, qPCR, DNA, Western Blotting, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Purification
Education
University of California, San Diego 2001 — 2005
BS, Biochemistry/chemistry
Roka Bioscience January 2010 - March 2014
Gen Probe (IQ Pipeline) February 2009 - January 2010
Molecular Diagnostics Services 2008 - 2008
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Assay Development, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, DNA, Protein Purification, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Validation, GMP
Education
University of California, San Diego 2003 — 2008
B.S., Biochemistry/Chemistry
Roka Bioscience September 2010 - Present
Immucor June 2007 - November 2010
Gen-Probe, Inc November 2005 - May 2007
Gen Probe November 2002 - November 2005
Gen Probe January 2002 - November 2002
Gen Probe October 2000 - January 2002
Gen Probe January 1999 - October 2000
Gen Probe February 1992 - April 1997
remel 1989 - 1992
meridian diagnostics 1984 - 1987
Education
Loyola College in Maryland 1977 — 1981
BS, Medical Technology
Roka Bioscience January 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience March 2013 - January 2015
Texas Tech University October 2012 - February 2013
Texas Tech University September 2007 - October 2012
Texas Tech University April 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Microbiology, Food Science, Food Microbiology, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Building Relationships, Technical Communication, Heavy Equipment, Program Management, Team Building, Public Speaking, Analytical Method..., Product Development, SOP
Education
Texas Tech University 2009 — 2012
PhD
Texas Tech University 2007 — 2009
M.S.
Texas Tech University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Roka Bioscience May 2014 - Present
Northland Laboratories April 2011 - May 2014
sanofi-aventis February 2009 - May 2011
GlaxoSmithKline October 2003 - February 2009
Skills
GMP, Account Management, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Food Safety, Product Development, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Quality System, Microbiology, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Validation, Food, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Food Science, Sales, Management
Education
Humboldt State University 1996 — 1998
BA, Recreation Business Administration
GenMark Diagnostics April 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience May 2013 - April 2014
Roka Bioscience February 2011 - April 2013
Alere, Inc. September 2009 - October 2010
Nanogen January 2006 - July 2009
Gen Probe 2001 - November 2005
Skills
Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, FDA, GMP, Molecular Biology, Hardware Diagnostics, CAPA, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Infectious Diseases, PCR, Microbiology, Sop, Laboratory
Education
University of California, San Diego 1991 — 1993
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Roka Bioscience November 2010 - Present
Gen Probe January 2010 - November 2010
Prometheus October 2009 - November 2009
NextPharma (formerly Bioserv Corporation) June 2006 - April 2009
Quest Diagnostics March 2006 - May 2006
Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute May 2003 - December 2004
Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute December 2002 - May 2003
RSM, McGladery Inc. September 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Biotechnology, ELISA, Molecular Biology, PCR, DNA, Cell Culture, Chromatography, Assay Development
Education
Miramar College 2008 — 2008
Certificate, Applied Biotechnology/Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques
Lehigh University 2006 — 2008
MS, Molecular Biology
Lehigh University 2005 — 2006
Certificate, FDA Regulatory Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1992 — 1998
BS, Biology/ Zoology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1992 — 1998
BS, Biological Aspects of Conservation
Roka Bioscience August 2014 - Present
UC Irvine September 2012 - Present
Allergan July 2012 - September 2012
University of California, San Diego January 2011 - April 2011
UC San Diego September 2009 - October 2010
UC San Diego January 2010 - April 2010
Mt. San Antonio College March 2006 - August 2008
Dr. Liu Dental Office August 2005 - August 2008
Skills
PCR, Western Blotting, Tissue Culture, Confocal Microscopy, DNA Extraction, ELISA, Cell Culture, Mutagenesis, qPCR, Microfluidics, Stem Cell Research, Transfection
Education
University of California, Irvine 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
UC San Diego 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Molecular Biology
Roka Bioscience September 2009 - Present
Gen-Probe,Inc September 2004 - September 2009
Gen-Probe, Inc. September 2004 - September 2009
Skills
qPCR, DNA, PCR, Assay Development, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genomics, Protein Purification, DNA sequencing, Sequencing, RT-PCR, Molecular Diagnostics, ELISA, Biochemistry, Purification, Immunoassays, Molecular Cloning, Protein Expression, Genotyping, Genetics
Education
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Ph.D, Microbiology
Roche Molecular Diagnostics January 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience September 2012 - January 2014
Siemens Healthcare August 2005 - September 2012
Roche Diagnostics 2003 - 2005
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Capital Equipment, Biotechnology, Team Building, Capital Equipment Sales, Medical Devices, Healthcare Information..., Competitive Analysis, Healthcare, Hospitals, Market Development, Hardware Diagnostics, Commercialization, Product Launch, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Lifesciences, Sales Operations, Hematology, Oncology, Molecular Diagnostics, Medical Diagnostics, Surgeons, FDA, Pharmaceutical Sales, Life Sciences, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management 1986 — 1990
BS, Marketing and Management
Trovagene, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Hologic (Formerly Gen-Probe) May 2014 - August 2015
Roka Bioscience January 2012 - May 2014
The Scripps Research Institute November 2011 - November 2011
Biomed IRB March 2010 - September 2010
Kids for College February 2010 - September 2010
San Diego River Park Foundation September 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Lifesciences, Data Analysis, ArcGIS, Biochemistry, PCR, Environmental Policy, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, qPCR, Life Sciences, DNA Extraction, DNA, Biotechnology, Western Blotting, Assay Development, Microbiology
Education
The University of Glasgow 2010 — 2011
Master's of Science, Biomedical Sciences
University of San Diego 2005 — 2009
B.S., Biology
Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC May 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience June 2013 - April 2014
Hycor Biomedical September 2011 - May 2013
Meridian Bioscience May 2008 - September 2011
Roche November 2006 - April 2008
Roche June 2002 - October 2006
Roche January 2001 - May 2002
Bayer Diagnostics November 1999 - January 2001
Schiapparelli Biosystems October 1998 - November 1999
Abbott October 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Capital Equipment, Molecular Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Commercialization, Product Launch, Biotechnology, Sales Management, Marketing, Sales Effectiveness, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Hematology, Market Development, Global Marketing, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Product Development, Medical Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Product Marketing, Managed Care, Hardware Diagnostics, Immunology, FDA, Lifesciences, Life Sciences
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1979 — 1983
BS, Administrative Management Science, Psychology
Roka Bioscience February 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience February 2012 - February 2015
Roka Bioscience June 2010 - February 2012
Gen Probe February 2005 - June 2010
Skills
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, GMP, Cell Culture, Protein Purification, HPLC, Laboratory, Quality System, Assay Development, Supervisory Skills, Purification, Management, Formulation, FDA, Validation, Quality Auditing, ISO 9001, Medical Devices, Process Transfer, GLP, Chemistry
Education
University of California, San Diego 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Roka Bioscience April 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Biotechnology, Management, PowerPoint, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Research, Sales
Education
University of Rhode Island 2006 — 2020
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
University of Rhode Island 2005 — 2010
BS Biological Science, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Exit Total Realty September 2015 - Present
Roka Bioscience June 2014 - Present
Zep Inc. January 2014 - Present
Wayne Farms March 2012 - August 2013
Peco Foods August 2010 - March 2012
Wayne Farms LLC 2002 - 2010
Skills
HACCP, Poultry, Food Safety, Food Industry, Process Improvement, SQF, BRC, Food Processing, Food Science, GFSI, Food Safety Management..., Cross-functional Team..., SSOP, Food Manufacturing, Food, Continuous Improvement, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality System, GMP, 5S, Frozen Food, Meat, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food Quality, Meat Processing, Agriculture, Food Labelling, Food Microbiology
Education
Mississippi State University 1994 — 1996
B.S., Poultry Science, 3.5
Alabama Southern Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Roka Bioscience Graduate Student ResearcherUniversity of WashingtonSeptember 2013 - Present
Inova Diagnostics September 2008 - September 2010
University of California April 2007 - June 2007
University of California September 2006 - June 2007
Hospitality Inc January 1999 - January 2007
Skills
Cell, Gel Electrophoresis, Immunofluorescence, PCR, ELISA, Western Blotting, Assay Development, Protein Purification, Lifesciences, GMP, DNA extraction, Validation, Sop, Flow Cytometry, SDS-PAGE, Antibodies, Purification, Spectrophotometry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Transfection, Cell Culture, Tissue Culture, Immunoassays, Molecular Cloning, Chemistry, In Vitro, qPCR, GLP, DNA sequencing, Genetics, RT-PCR, Bacterial Transformation, Protein Expression, Genomics, Monoclonal Antibodies, Mass Spectrometry, Enzyme Kinetics, Primer Design, Chromatography, Protein Chemistry, Immunology, DNA, FPLC, Microbiology, HPLC, real-time PCR, Cell Biology, recombinant DNA...
Education
University of Washington 2013 — 2017
University of California, Irvine 2003 — 2007
BS, Microbiology and Immunology, Virology
Roka Bioscience November 2010 - July 2015
Skills
Biotechnology, DNA, Molecular Biology, PCR
Education
University of California, Irvine 2015 — 2016
Clinical Laboratory Science Training Program
Abraham Lincoln High School
University of California, San Diego
BS, Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Roka Bioscience July 2013 - Present
Gain Capital December 2010 - July 2013
KPMG August 2007 - December 2010
Skills
CPA, SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Big 4, GAAP, Financial Statements, Great Plains Software
Education
The College of New Jersey 2003 — 2007
BS, Accounting
Roka Bioscience July 2012 - Present
United States Marine Forces Reserve August 2006 - December 2013
Skills
Troubleshooting, Inventory Management, Technical Support, Leadership, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, Help Desk Support, Training, Security Clearance
Education
California College San Diego 2010 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Medical Specialties
Roka Bioscience February 2014 - Present
Roka Bioscience February 2012 - February 2014
Land O'Lakes June 2009 - February 2012
Skills
Sop, GMP, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Instrumentation
Education
Perry Technical Institute 2007 — 2009
Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Industrial Automation
GenMark Diagnostics November 2013 - Present
Roka Bioscience July 2013 - November 2013
Vertex Pharmaceuticals August 2010 - June 2013
Education
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry/Cell Biology