Synthetic Genomics
Industry: Biotechnology company
DescriptionSynthetic Genomics Inc., is a private company located in La Jolla, California that is focused on the field of synthetic biology. SGI designs and builds biological systems to address global sustainability problems. Headquarters: La Jolla, CA Founder: Craig Venter Founded: 2005 Key people: Oliver Fetzer, Craig Venter, Hamilton O. Smith Subsidiary: SGI-DNA, Inc Type of business: Privately held company
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Synthetic Genomics Employees
prAna Living December 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics June 2014 - December 2014
Nitto Denko Corporation March 2014 - May 2014
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals December 2013 - March 2014
Alere, Inc. October 2013 - December 2013
Hunter Industries July 2013 - September 2013
Genoptix, Inc. a Novartis Company April 2008 - June 2013
Barratt American Homes July 2007 - March 2008
D.R. Horton, America’s Builder January 2006 - June 2007
Invitrogen Corp December 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Accounting, Journal Entries, Great Plains Software, Fixed Assets, Expenses, JD Edwards, Customer Service, Balance, Management, Sales Tax, Accruals, Year-end Close, Microsoft Dynamics GP
Education
MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College
∙Financial Accounting
Synthetic Genomics April 2015 - Present
Cibus US LLC January 2015 - March 2015
Salk Institute for Biological Studies January 2011 - December 2014
Scripps Institution of Oceanography June 2014 - August 2014
Alliance to Save Energy September 2011 - June 2014
Skills
PCR, Western Blotting, DNA extraction, Pipetting, Plant Maintenance, Plant Tissue Culture, Organization, Time Management, Plant Transformation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Google Analytics, Metrics Reporting, Bacterial Transformation, Bacterial Culture, Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Project Management, Laboratory, Team Management, Cell Culture, Algae
Education
University of California, San Diego 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Systems (Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution) minor in marine science
The Archer School for Girls 2003 — 2010
Harvard International Review September 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics June 2015 - August 2015
The Scripps Research Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Molecular Biology, Teaching, Research, Biotechnology, Microsoft Office, Cell Culture, Adobe Creative Suite, Calculus, PCR, Agarose Gel..., HTML, Data Analysis
Education
Harvard University 2014 — 2018
Westview High School 2010 — 2014
J. Craig Venter Institute July 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics September 2014 - June 2015
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. June 2013 - September 2014
Built Environment and Active Living Research March 2013 - June 2013
Arcor, Inc. September 2012 - March 2013
City of Los Angeles July 2012 - September 2012
City of Los Angeles June 2012 - July 2012
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering
University of California, San Diego 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
AbbVie February 2015 - Present
Genentech April 2014 - October 2014
Synthetic Genomics June 2013 - September 2013
Newman College January 2012 - June 2012
Rio Tinto December 2010 - February 2011
University of Melbourne February 2009 - January 2011
University of Melbourne November 2009 - February 2010
Australian National University December 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Matlab, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematica, Aspen HYSYS, Molecular Biology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Aspen Plus, Microsoft Office 2007, Pymol, Microsoft Visio, PIV, Fermentation, Fermentation Process..., Data Analysis, High Throughput..., JMP, Technical Writing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Process Simulation, Microsoft Excel, Biochemistry, Laboratory, Science, Visio, Modeling, Experimentation, Statistics, Materials Science, Analytical Biochemistry, Microsoft Office, HPLC
Education
Stanford University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Melbourne 2009 — 2012
Diploma of Mathematical Science (DipMthSc)
University of Melbourne 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Synthetic Genomics July 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics January 2012 - June 2014
California Institute of Technology July 2006 - December 2011
Laboratory of Dr. Douglas Clark at UC Berkeley January 2005 - May 2006
Merck & Co. Inc May 2005 - August 2005
Laboratory of Dr. Gabor A. Somorjai at UC Berkeley May 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Protein Engineering, Molecular Cloning, Crystallography, Directed Evolution, Reaction Kinetics, Molecular Biology, Protein Purification, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Protein Expression, Cell Culture, Laboratory, High Throughput..., Enzymes
Education
Caltech 2006 — 2011
Ph. D, Chemical Engineering
Caltech 2006 — 2008
M.S., Chemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2002 — 2006
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Symbiota, LLC June 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics January 2013 - June 2014
Synthetic Genomics Inc. September 2010 - June 2014
Synthetic Genomics Inc. October 2008 - August 2011
Synthetic Genomics Inc. September 2006 - October 2008
Diversa October 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, Biofuels, Environmental..., Strategy, Lifesciences, Algae, High Throughput..., Genetics, Protein Expression, Systems Biology, Life Sciences, Proteomics, Cell Biology, Fermentation, Cell Culture, DNA, Protein Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Analytical Chemistry, Business Decision Making
Education
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 2000
Ph.D., Marine Biology
Instituto Politécnico Nacional 1992 — 1995
Masters of Science, Marine Sciences
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
University of California, San Diego September 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics June 2014 - August 2014
Humboldt State University January 2013 - May 2014
GeniePro Sales Centers/Overhead Door Corporation October 2006 - January 2009
GeniePro Sales Centers/Overhead Door Corporation April 2001 - October 2006
Reel Picture December 2003 - April 2004
Aspen Candle Company February 2003 - December 2003
Windsor Door May 2001 - February 2003
Windsor Door July 2000 - May 2001
Windsor Door January 2000 - May 2000
Skills
Ecology, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Safety, Field Work, Environmental Policy, Autoclave, Molecular Ecology, Oceanography, Mammalian Cell Culture, Aquaculture, Bacterial Culture, ArcGIS, NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, real-time PCR, Mass Spectrometry, Environmental Impact..., Microsoft Office, USDA/BSL1+ regulated..., Cryopreservation, Microalgae shake flask..., Microsoft Word, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Scientific Writing, NMR, Public Speaking, Laboratory, PowerPoint, PCR, Science, qPCR
Education
Humboldt State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, (Marine emphasis)
Butte College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Social and Behavioral Studies
Butte College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (AS), Biology, General
Synthetic Genomics June 2015 - Present
YMCA of San Diego County September 2011 - July 2015
Mad Science September 2011 - May 2012
Extreme Learning January 2011 - June 2011
Centerplate February 2007 - August 2009
AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination October 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Science, Data Analysis, Research, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Community Outreach, Program Development, Staff Development
Education
San Diego City College 2014 — 2015
Certification Of Applied Biotechnological Instrumentation
San Diego State University-California State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences, Microbiology
River City High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
Michigan State University April 2012 - Present
Synthetic Genomics May 2011 - April 2012
Sapphire Energy September 2008 - March 2011
UC Davis, UCDavis-Chevron Joint Biofuels Research Agreement September 2007 - September 2008
Department of Biomedical Engineering, UCDavis November 2006 - September 2007
Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University November 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Directed Evolution, Mutagenesis, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, qPCR, PCR, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, Genetics, Molecular Cloning, DNA, Cell Biology, Protein Chemistry, Cell Culture, Genomics
Education
Michigan State University 2012 — 2017
Ph.D., Phytoplankton Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Davis
BS, Biochemistry and Mol. Biology
AutoGenomics February 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics August 2012 - February 2015
Earthrise Nutritionals March 2011 - August 2012
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
R&D, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory, Biochemistry, GMP, Life Sciences, Biofuels, Molecular Biology, Quality Control
Education
National University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Biology
San Diego Miramar College 2014 — 2014
Workshop, BEST workshop (Biotech Employment Skills Training)
Imperial Valley College 2012 — 2014
Certificate, Water Treatment Technologies
Instituto Tecnologico de Mexicali 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Chemical Engineering
Synthetic Genomics January 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics 2011 - January 2014
Bank of America January 2007 - September 2011
The Chopra Center December 2010 - March 2011
DISC Provider, LLC May 2010 - June 2010
Cor-O-Van November 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Accounting, Research, Accounts Receivable, Policy, Banking, Recruiting, Administrative..., HRIS, OpenHire, Paychex, Management, System Administration, Customer Service, Training, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, PowerPoint, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, Coaching, Change Management, Data Entry, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales, Analysis, Organizational..., Data Analysis, Access, Performance Management
Education
California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration 2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Management, Human Resources
Synthetic Genomics March 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics January 2011 - March 2013
Synthetic Genomics February 2010 - January 2011
Synthetic Genomics September 2009 - February 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Institute for Genomic Biology 2005 - 2009
Marine Biological Laboratory 2004 - 2008
University of Konstanz 2003 - 2005
Skills
Metabolic Engineering, Biotechnology, Genomics, Synthetic Biology, Protein Purification, Fermentation, Protein Expression, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Lifesciences
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2003
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics/ Environmental Toxicology
University of Puget Sound 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology, General
Monsanto January 2013 - Present
Agradis, Inc. April 2011 - January 2013
Synthetic Genomics June 2008 - April 2011
The University of Arizona 2004 - 2005
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 1997 - 2004
Education
University of Arizona 2004 — 2008
PhD
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2002 — 2004
MS
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1997 — 2002
BS
Synthetic Genomics September 2012 - Present
Penn State University May 2011 - February 2012
Imperial College London June 2010 - August 2010
Camp Pathfinder June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Molecular Biology, Protein Expression, Metabolic Engineering, Genomics, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, High Throughput..., Assay Development, PCR, DNA
Education
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Synthetic Genomics May 2014 - Present
University of California, San Diego August 2012 - September 2013
University of California at San Diego October 2008 - September 2012
Stanford University Medical Center July 2009 - September 2009
Stanford University June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
PCR, Research, Western Blotting, Cancer Research, Antibodies, RNA/DNA extraction and..., Reverse Transcription, Gel Electrophoresis, Bacterial Transformation, Algae, sterile technique, Vector Cloning, gibson assembly, immunoperoxidase..., total organic carbon..., Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, R, Stata, JMP, Algal transformation, lab safety, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Teaching, Teamwork
Education
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2012
BS, Ecology Behavior & Evolution
Milpitas High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
SGI-DNA, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics 2008 - January 2014
NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc. June 2013 - December 2013
Amgen 2007 - 2008
Chromos Molecular Systems June 2006 - January 2007
Abgenix May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Antibodies, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, Flow Cytometry, Cell, Drug Discovery, Microbiology, DNA, Cell Biology, Protein Chemistry, Purification, Cell Culture, High Throughput..., PCR, Sequencing, Commercialization, Genetics, DNA sequencing, Biofuels, Bioinformatics, Molecular Cloning, Monoclonal Antibodies, Sequence Analysis, Life Sciences, Science
Education
UCSD Rady School of Management 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The University of British Columbia 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology & Immunology
Synthetic Genomics August 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics March 2014 - Present
Metarom Neotech Inc January 2013 - February 2014
Nitto Denko January 2012 - August 2012
Specialized Processing Inc June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, Titration, GC-MS, HPLC, Scanning Electron..., Customer Service, Laboratory, NMR, Chromatography, Spanish-speaking, Spin Coating, Sample Preparation, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, English-Speaking, Spin-coating, Forklift Operator, qPCR, real-time PCR, Refractometer, Microsoft Dynamics, Train New Employees
Education
University of California, San Diego 2006 — 2011
BS, Chemistry
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2011
BS in Chemistry, Chemistry
DianaPlantSciences a Symrise Company April 2014 - Present
Pacira Pharmaceuticals February 2013 - February 2014
Synthetic Genomics November 2009 - December 2012
Codexis July 2007 - September 2009
Allergan January 2006 - July 2007
Inamed September 2000 - December 2005
Bayer January 2000 - September 2000
Arkenol January 1998 - September 1999
Beckman Coulter September 1992 - April 1997
Skills
Process Engineering, Proces Design, Fermentation, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Downstream Processing, Biofuels, Validation, Pilot Plant, Protein Purification, HPLC, Purification, FDA, GMP, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Culture, Lifesciences, R&D, Microbiology, Protein Chemistry, Medical Devices, Chromatography, V&V, Specialty Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Research, Process Simulation, Cell, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Industry, Organic Chemistry, Change Control, Biopharmaceuticals, Aseptic Processing, LIMS, Life Sciences
Education
City University of New York
BE ChE, Chemical Engineering
Clarkson University
MS ChE, Chemical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
PhD, Biochemical Engineering
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Mechanical Engineering
Synthetic Genomics April 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics February 2010 - April 2013
Biosite June 2008 - February 2010
CE-CERT April 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Fermentation, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Science, Biochemistry, Technology Transfer, Scale-up, Technical Writing, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Lifesciences, Analytical Chemistry, Project Management, JMP, Design of Experiments, Laboratory, Algae, Bioreactor, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, Riverside 2005 — 2007
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Genomatica January 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics May 2008 - August 2012
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company October 2007 - May 2008
Silliker October 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Microbiology, Biotechnology, Flow Cytometry, Anaerobic Microbiology, Hydrocarbon, Quality Control, Environmental..., Fermentation, Bioreactor, Industrial Microbiology, Microscopy, Lifesciences, Sustainable Chemicals, Laboratory, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, San Diego 2002 — 2006
BS, General Biology
Synthetic Genomics October 2010 - Present
aTyr Pharma August 2012 - July 2013
Kalypsys February 2007 - April 2009
Tanabe Research Laboratories 2003 - 2006
Corvas International 1996 - 2003
Nicolet Imaging Systems 1994 - 1996
Skills
Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, DBMS, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Leadership, Purchasing, Purchasing Processes, Great Plains Software, Workplace by Paramount, eRequester, ReQlogic, eRequest, Excel, Word, Database Software, FileMaker Pro, Purchasing Management, eProcurement, Database Management, Management, Procurement, Sourcing, Budgets, Negotiation, Medical Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Purchase Management, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Life Sciences
Education
Leadership Edge 2008 — 2008
Certificate, Management Training
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2006
Certificate, Purchasing and Supply Management
Kapiolani Community College 1981 — 1984
Liberal Arts
James B. Castle High School 1978 — 1981
Diploma, General
Synthetic Genomics August 2015 - Present
Rutgers University August 2012 - August 2015
A.N. Bakh Institute of Biochemistry June 2012 - July 2012
Self employed October 2006 - June 2012
Rutgers University June 2011 - August 2011
Rutgers University May 2010 - November 2010
Rutgers University August 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Optics, Physics, Fluorescence Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, OriginLab, Maple, Science, Research, Diving, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Mathematica, Time resolved..., Nanomaterials, Fluorescence, Nanotechnology, Oceanography, Corals, Biophotonics, Materials Science, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing
Education
Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Optics/Optical Sciences, 5.0/5.0
Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 2003 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Physics, 4.7/5.0
Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, German Studies
Synthetic Genomics January 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics October 2013 - December 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) June 2012 - September 2013
Education
Dartmouth College 2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiology and Immunology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology, General
Misfit Wearables September 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics June 2011 - September 2013
CODA Automotive, Inc. January 2011 - February 2011
DuPont Displays September 2007 - August 2009
Gas Reaction Technologies June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, Research, Business Development, Entrepreneurship
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA, Technology Entrepreneurship
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Intrexon Corporation May 2013 - August 2014
Synthetic Genomics November 2009 - October 2012
AgraQuest June 2008 - November 2009
University of Minnesota August 2002 - July 2008
The Institute for Genomic Research October 1997 - August 2002
Skills
Enzyme Kinetics, Protein Purification, PCR, HPLC, FPLC, Molecular Biology, SDS-PAGE, Protein Expression, Gel Electrophoresis, Microbiology, Biochemistry, DNA, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Strain Development, Gene Discovery, Protein Chemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Genomics, Fermentation, Western Blotting, Assay Development, qPCR, Enzyme Assays, In Vitro, Bioinformatics, Sequencing, RNAi, Computational Biology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2008
PhD, Biochemistry
The Johns Hopkins University 1998 — 2001
MS, Biotechnology
Clemson University 1993 — 1997
BS, Microbiology
Synthetic Genomics May 2011 - Present
Strategic Enzyme Applications January 2009 - May 2011
Codexis July 2007 - November 2008
BioCatalytics Inc March 2000 - July 2007
Skills
High Throughput..., Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Process Simulation, Purification, Protein Chemistry, Protein Expression, Fermentation, Cell, Biofuels, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Mutagenesis, Enzymes, R&D, Biocatalysis, Metabolic Engineering, Chemistry, Catalysis, Protein Purification, Assay Development, Genomics, Synthetic Biology, Drug Discovery, Chromatography, HPLC
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 2000
PhD, Organic Chemistry/Biocatalysis
Panepistimio Kritis 1992 — 1994
MS, Organic chemistry (University of Crete/Greece)
Synthetic Genomics January 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics January 2012 - December 2014
Synthetic Genomics October 2010 - January 2012
Michigan State University January 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, qPCR, Genomics, Molecular Cloning, Protein Expression, PCR, Protein Purification, RNA isolation, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, DNA sequencing, DNA, RT-PCR, Assay Development, Cell Culture, Sequencing, DNA Sequencing, Life Sciences, Genetics
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2010
Post-doctoral associate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Nevada-Reno 2001 — 2006
PhD, Biochemistry
Excel Venture Management, LLC 2008 - Present
Synthetic Genomics 2008 - 2010
Biotechonomy 2005 - 2009
Harvard Business School Life Science Project 2001 - 2003
Skills
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Lifesciences, Corporate Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Angel Investing, Investments, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Renewable Energy, Emerging Markets, Management Consulting, Venture Financing, Financial Modeling, Executive Management, Strategic Partnerships, Growth Capital, Deal Sourcing, Cleantech, IPO, Joint Ventures, LBO
Education
Harvard Business School 1984 — 1986
MBA
Harvard University 1977 — 1981
BA, Government
SpaceX 2009 - Present
Tesla Motors 2006 - Present
Synthetic Genomics 2005 - Present
Draper Fisher Jurvetson 1995 - Present
NeoPhotonics 1996 - 2011
Hotmail 1996 - 1997
Apple 1994 - 1994
NeXT Computer 1994 - 1994
Bain & Company 1990 - 1993
Hewlett-Packard 1987 - 1989
Skills
Start-ups, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Development, Product Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Mergers, Angel Investing, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, New Business Development, Mobile Devices, Strategy, SaaS, Product Marketing, Private Equity, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Quantum Computing
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Stanford University 1989 — 1990
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
Stanford University 1985 — 1988
BSEE, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
St. Mark's School of Texas 1979 — 1985
High School Diploma
Synthetic Genomics September 2014 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - August 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - May 2009
Tsinghua University August 2003 - July 2007
Skills
Cell Culture, PCR, Fluorescence Microscopy, Western Blotting, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Cloning, Protein Purification, Engineered Nucleases..., Gene editing, Genome Engineering, Automated Liquid..., Flow Cytometry, FPLC, Molecular Biology, Cell biology, RT-PCR, qPCR, Biotechnology, SDS-PAGE, Automated DNA extraction, Automated PCR..., Protein Expression, Transfection
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2009 — 2014
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2009
M.S., Biochemistry
Tsinghua University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biological Science and Biotechnology
Hainan Middle School 2000 — 2003
Cibus US LLC September 2014 - February 2015
UC San Diego March 2013 - March 2014
Synthetic Genomics October 2011 - August 2012
General Atomics July 2011 - November 2011
Scripps Institution of Oceanography June 2007 - October 2009
Scripps Institute of Oceanography September 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, PCR, Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Science, Microbiology, DNA, Chemistry, R&D, Cell Biology, Photosynthesis, Algae, Biofuels
Education
University of California, San Diego 2011 — 2011
Certification, Algae Biofuel Science Certification, 3.47
California State University-San Marcos 2010 — 2011
Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Certification, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, 3.26
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2009
Bachelors of Art, Anthropological Archaeology
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Environmental Systems - Environmental Chemistry
Alcala Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Inc. April 2015 - Present
H.M. Pitt Labs November 2012 - March 2015
Synthetic Genomics February 2008 - August 2012
Webco Engineering Inc. May 2007 - August 2007
Brittney, Inc. February 2007 - May 2007
Earth Science Solutions, Inc. May 2006 - January 2007
LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP November 2005 - May 2006
Pace Analytical June 2004 - September 2005
Fleet Industrial Supply Center November 2001 - June 2004
Oceanic Analytical, Inc. July 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Certified Biofuels..., Process Simulation, Bioprocessing, Surface Plasmon..., Biofuels, MALDI-TOF, Bioassay, Kinetics, BLAST, Peptides, Lipid, Genomics, Metabolic Engineering, High Throughput..., Synthetic Biology, LC-MS, Chromatography, Laboratory, GC-FID, Assay Development, Purification, Size Exclusion, Organic Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology, Project Management, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Business Strategy, Team Building, Inorganic Chemistry, Team Leadership, Business Communications
Education
University of California, San Diego 2012 — 2012
Biofuels Certificate, Biofuel
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Leeward Community College 1995 — 1996
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Villanova University 1981 — 1985
Chemical Engineering
San Diego, California 2012 - Present
Synthetic Genomics 2008 - 2012
University of Georgia December 1994 - May 2008
South Dakota State University July 1992 - August 1994
Skills
Cell Culture, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry, laboratory management
Education
South Dakota State University
M.S., Cell Biology/Chemistry
Jinan University
B.S., Food Chemistry
IXRF Systems September 2014 - Present
Stitch Fix December 2014 - July 2015
Synthetic Genomics 2009 - 2011
Sapphire Energy June 2008 - May 2009
Sapphire Energy December 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Biofuels, Algae, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Fermentation, Laboratory, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Research, Chemistry
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Zoubek Consulting, LLC January 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics August 2014 - Present
Protech ECS May 2008 - December 2014
Siemens Healthcare 2010 - 2012
Siemens Healthcare 2010 - 2012
Skills
Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Occupational Health, Environmental Compliance, Safety Management, Hazardous Materials, Environmental, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2001 — 2005
Masters of Science Public Health, Environmental Health
University of California at San Diego 1998 — 2003
Neuroscience and Physiology, Biology
Synthetic Genomics May 2014 - Present
GoldenWare Travel Technologies September 2010 - February 2014
MaraDNS.org February 2001 - September 2010
Kreston International November 2006 - February 2010
California State University, Fresno August 2002 - August 2005
SiPuebla.com August 2001 - December 2001
InterLoc Global Solutions July 1998 - May 2001
CNET Networks 1999 - 2000
Netcom December 1995 - July 1998
Skills
C, Windows, Troubleshooting, DNS, Unix, Web Development, Management, Red Hat Linux, Linux, Perl, Technical Support, Operating Systems, HTML, Security, JavaScript, Python, Apache, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Android
Education
California State University-Fresno 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computational Linguistics
Acalanes High
Synthetic Genomics April 2013 - Present
UCSD/ San Diego Beacon Health Information Exchange February 2012 - April 2013
VENTIRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC November 2009 - March 2011
CLIFTONROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC June 2008 - October 2009
MARK ROSS & CO., INC January 2008 - June 2008
LIFE SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC July 2005 - January 2008
SCHWARTZ, SEMERDJIAN, HAILE, BALLARD & CAULEY LLP March 2002 - June 2005
POPOV & MCCULLOGH, LLC February 2001 - March 2002
SCHÖNHERR & PARTNERS November 1999 - February 2001
IDEC PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION January 1999 - May 1999
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Risk Management, Mergers, Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Licensing, Due Diligence, Strategy, Patents
Education
California Western School of Law 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Riverside 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Biology
LICENSESSTATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA
BS, Major Biology, Minor Religious Studies
Synthetic Genomics May 2014 - Present
TriLink BioTechnologies April 2013 - April 2014
TriLink BioTechnologies October 2009 - April 2013
TriLink BioTechnologies, Inc. September 2007 - September 2009
TriLink BioTechnologies September 2005 - September 2007
Stratagene 2004 - 2005
The Scripps Research Institute 2000 - 2004
Purdue University 1995 - 2000
Skills
Biotechnology, PCR, Genomics, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, DNA, RT-PCR, qPCR, Drug Discovery, Molecular Diagnostics, Technology Transfer, Cell Biology, DNA sequencing, Chemistry, Chromatography, Purification, Mass Spectrometry, Assay Development, HPLC, DNA Sequencing, Life Sciences
Education
Purdue University 1995 — 2000
Ph.D.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1991 — 1995
BS
Synthetic Genomics April 2015 - Present
Scripps Institution of Oceanography January 2012 - Present
Universidade de São Paulo July 2011 - December 2011
UNICAMP March 2007 - June 2011
Caltech September 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Biocatalysis, Protein Expression, Organic Synthesis, HPLC, Directed Evolution, Organic Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, Protein Purification, PCR, Biofuels, Mass Spectrometry, Chemistry, Enzyme Assays, Chromatography, NMR, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Genetics, Spectroscopy, Cell Culture, Science, Protein Engineering, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Universidade de São Paulo 2011 — 2011
Post Doctoral, Biochemistry
Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2007 — 2011
PhD, organic chemistry with focus in biocatalysis
Caltech 2009 — 2010
visitor student, chemical egineering
Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2005 — 2007
master, organic chemistry with focus in biocatalysis
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho 2001 — 2004
bachelor, chemistry
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Post Doc, Biosynthesis of natural products in marine bacteria
Synthetic Genomics March 2015 - Present
RapidRealities, LLC May 2015 - Present
RTSystemDesign, LLC April 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics September 2013 - March 2015
Wildcat Discovery Technologies October 2011 - June 2013
UC San Diego March 2009 - October 2011
Pirelli June 2008 - December 2008
Center for Collaborative Control of Unmanned Vehicles May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Labview, Solidworks, Matlab, Data Acquisition, R&D, Robotics, Project Management, Product Design, Process Automation, Electronics, Product Development, Sensors, Design for Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, Automation, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Materials, Design of Experiments, Microcontrollers, Machine Vision, Testing, Simulations, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Simulink, Materials Science, Machining, Heat Transfer, Optics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, PCB design, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Process Improvement, Software Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Small Business, JMP, Control Theory, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, Mastercam
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
BS, Engineering Science
Synthetic Genomics May 2015 - Present
Ferring Pharmaceuticals September 2010 - April 2015
Synthetic Genomics July 2010 - September 2010
Aveo Pharmaceuticals June 2009 - January 2010
AVEO Pharmaceuticals October 2004 - February 2008
Skills
FACS, In Vitro, Transfection, Cell Biology, Breast Cancer, Immunohistochemistry, Cell, Technology Transfer
Education
Baylor College of Medicine 1998 — 2003
none
University of Notre Dame 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Tecan January 2015 - Present
Tecan August 2012 - January 2015
Synthetic Genomics June 2011 - August 2012
Sapphire Energy August 2010 - March 2011
UC San Diego January 2010 - June 2010
Domestic Partnership Initiative 2008 - 2009
CAL PIRG 2008 - 2008
Skills
DNA sequencing, Microbiology, Laboratory Automation, Molecular Biology, Laboratory, High Throughput..., Flow Cytometry, Protein Expression, Liquid Handling, Laboratory Robotics, Vector Cloning, Cell Culture, Customer Service, Genomics, Cryopreservation, Marketing Strategy, FDA GMP, Molecular Cloning, Grassroots Organizing, Photobioreactor Design,..., Non-profit Program..., Microscopy, DNA Extraction, Assay Development, DNA Sequencing
Education
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2010
B.S., Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Palomar College 2005 — 2007
Genomatica May 2013 - Present
GoPro October 2012 - May 2013
Synthetic Genomics October 2009 - August 2012
Rodney Rich & Company March 2009 - July 2009
MCL Financial Group, Inc. April 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Outlook, Executive Support, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Event Planning, Expense Reports, Training, Human Resources, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Office Management, Travel Arrangements, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Recruiting, Calendars, Executive..., Confidentiality, Employee Relations, Budgets, Executive Level..., Employee Benefits, Software Documentation, Expense Management, Supplies, Facilities Operations, Onboarding, Financial Reporting, Administrative...
Education
Penn State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
San Diego Mesa College 2010 — 2013
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Vertex Pharmaceuticals August 2014 - Present
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson November 2012 - August 2014
Synthetic Genomics July 2011 - August 2012
Biogen Idec August 2010 - June 2011
The Dow Chemical Company February 2000 - August 2007
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Purification, Protein Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, High Throughput..., Structure..., Lipidomics, Liquid Chromatography, Fluorescence, UV/Vis, CAD, Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, FID, FTIR, NMR, Drug Discovery, LC-MS, Chromatography, HPLC, Characterization, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, GC-MS, Chemistry, GC-FID, Matlab, SPE, Sop, IR, UV, Validation
Education
University of California, San Diego 1985 — 1990
BA, Chemistry
EMD Millipore October 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics May 2012 - April 2014
21st Century Biochemicals November 2010 - March 2012
Alpha Analytical October 2010 - November 2010
Skills
HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Biofuels, Algae, Chemistry, Sample Preparation, Microbiology, Lyophilization, TOC, Pipetting, Biotechnology, Microscopy, Data Processing, Packaging, Sonication, Rotary Evaporator, Preventive Maintenance, Forensic Analysis, Homogenization, Calibration, Evolutionary Biology, Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Control, Stock Control, Instrument Validation, Labels, Biology, Teaching, Analysis, Gas Chromatography, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, PCR, Column Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometry, Biochemistry, Lipid, GC-MS, Sop, Protein Purification
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
University of California, San Diego 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Biofuels Science Technician- Analytical Chemistry
Algenol January 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics January 2014 - December 2014
Synthetic Genomics January 2012 - December 2013
Collective Biodiesel Conference January 2006 - December 2013
Colorado School of Mines 2007 - 2011
Colorado School of Mines 2007 - 2011
Collective Biodiesel Conference 2006 - 2008
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Microscopy, PCR, HPLC, Genetics, Renewable Energy, Biofuels, RT-PCR, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, Engineering, Genomics, Fluorescence, Experimental Design, Fermentation, Aseptic Technique, Protein Expression, Protein Chemistry, Cell Biology, DNA, Science, Lifesciences, Laboratory, Life Sciences, Photosynthesis
Education
Colorado School of Mines 2006 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental Science and Engineering
Colorado School of Mines 2004 — 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Science and Engineering
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Plant Biology - Molecular
Cabrillo College 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), General Education
Roche Molecular Systems March 2015 - Present
Roche Molecular Systems April 2013 - March 2015
Synthetic Genomics March 2011 - April 2013
Genentech October 2010 - March 2011
Genentech June 2009 - September 2010
UC Davis January 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Systems Engineering, qPCR, Matlab, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Fermentation, Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique, Biofuels, Data Analysis, Pilot Plant, SOP development, Experimental Design, Assay Development, Laboratory Equipment, JMP, Mathematica, NI LabVIEW, Wonderware, PLC Allen Bradley, RSLogix
Education
Santa Clara University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Engineering Management and Leadership
University of California, Davis 2006 — 2010
B.S., Biochemical Engineering
The Nature Conservancy June 2013 - June 2014
Synthetic Genomics June 2012 - August 2012
Unilever September 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Product Development, Strategy, Leadership, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Business Development, Supply Chain, Engineering, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Sales, Business Strategy, FMCG, SAP, Financial Modeling, SAP APO, SAP MM
Education
Harvard Business School 2011 — 2013
MBA
Imperial College London 2005 — 2009
M.Eng, Chemical Engineering
Illumina November 2012 - Present
Genomics and Life Sciences Consulting 2011 - 2014
Agradis, Inc. April 2011 - October 2012
Synthetic Genomics 2007 - 2011
Illumina 2003 - 2007
Syngenta- Basel Switzerland, and San Diego 1998 - 2001
Novartis 1998 - 1999
Skills
Strategy, Product Development, Pricing, Operations Management, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Ultra-short-pulsed..., Agriculture, Experimental Design, SAS, Start-ups, Market Analysis, Technology Evaluation, R&D, Genomics, Biotechnology, Business Development, Biochemistry, Sequencing, Lifesciences, Assay Development, DNA, Commercialization, Genotyping, Microarray, Product Marketing, High Throughput...
Education
University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Management with Finance emphasis
University of Zurich, Switzerland 2001 — 2004
Developmental Biology and Genetics
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York 2002 — 2003
Molecular Genetics
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 2001
Biochemistry Cell Biology
University of Queensland, Australia 1996 — 1996
Ecology
Synthetic Genomics April 2015 - Present
Hudson Robotics, Inc. November 2013 - April 2015
Allovitt 2014 - 2015
Blackland Manufacturing May 2008 - July 2014
Hudson Robotics, Inc. April 2010 - January 2014
Formaspace Technical Furniture April 2009 - April 2011
Hudson Control Group 2004 - 2007
The Institute for Genomic Research 1998 - 2004
AGV Sports Group 1994 - 1996
Skills
Contract Manufacturing, Laboratory, Start-ups, Automation, Engineering, Lifesciences, Manufacturing, Product Development, R&D, Medical Devices, Instrumentation, Robotics, Molecular Biology, Strategy, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Automation, Management, PCR
Education
Hood College 2000 — 2002
BA, Mathematics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1990 — 1992
Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
Hampton Creek 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics 2013 - August 2015
Synthetic Genomics May 2010 - 2013
Skills
Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology, Genomics, Biofuels, R&D, ELISA, Purification, Product Development, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Technology Transfer, Process Optimization, Commercialization, PCR, Bioinformatics, Cell Culture, Chemistry, Lifesciences, Validation, Optics, Assay Development, Fermentation, Research, Renewable Energy, Chemical Engineering
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 1981 — 1983
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Dart Neuroscience, LLC November 2012 - June 2014
Synthetic Genomics October 2009 - August 2012
Sapphire Energy December 2007 - September 2009
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas June 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Cell Based Assays, Statistical..., Assay development, Protein expression and..., Second messenger assays, Quantitative Western..., Immunofluorescence..., Cell and tissue culture, Vector design and..., Recombineering, Conceptualization of..., SigmaPlot, Prism, Immunopurification, Biochemistry, Protein Purification, Biotechnology, Protein Expression, PCR, Molecular Biology, Metabolomics, Metabolic Engineering, Experimental Design, Protein Chemistry, Assay Development, Cell, qPCR, Genomics, DNA, Molecular Cloning, Purification, Cell Culture, Drug Discovery, Enzyme Assays, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Protein Engineering, Sequencing, recombinant DNA..., Tissue Culture, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Western Blotting
Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 1999 — 2006
Doctorate, Cell Regulation
University of Oklahoma 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Synthetic Genomics July 2014 - Present
Biological Dynamics, Inc. November 2013 - June 2014
SGI-DNA, Inc. October 2012 - November 2013
Skills
Synthetic Biology, Molecular Cloning, High Throughput..., Biacore, Assay Development, FACS, Next Generation..., PCR, DNA, qPCR, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Sequencing
Education
Caltech 2006 — 2012
PhD, Chemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2002 — 2006
BS, Chemical Engineering
Phylos Bioscience March 2014 - Present
MolecularMD November 2012 - March 2014
MolecularMD July 2011 - November 2012
Synthetic Genomics October 2010 - June 2011
Synthetic Genomics 2007 - 2010
Oregon State University 2005 - 2007
Oregon State University 2001 - 2005
Education
Oregon State University 2005 — 2007
M.Sc. - Plant Biotechnology
Oregon State University 2001 — 2005
B.Sc. - Biochemistry and Biophysics
Synthetic Genomics January 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics November 2010 - January 2015
Kuehnle AgroSystems September 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Project Management, R&D, Data Analysis, Leadership, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Product Development, Technology Transfer, Metabolic Engineering
Education
University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management
Leadership Development Program for Science and Technology Management
UCSD 2012 — 2012
Project Management, Negotiation, Statistics
University of Oregon 1992 — 1998
Ph.D., Molecular Biology
Dartmouth College 1987 — 1992
M.S., Molecular Biology
University of New Hampshire 1979 — 1983
B.S., Medical Technology
Synthetic Genomics June 2008 - Present
Oregon State University September 2006 - June 2008
Oregon State University June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
DNA extraction, High Throughput..., qPCR, Molecular Biology, Biofuels
Education
Oregon State University 2004 — 2008
BS, Biochemistry/Biophysics
Synthetic Genomics March 2011 - July 2011
UCSD January 2009 - January 2011
International Rescue Committee 2011 - 2011
UCSD Saier's Microbiology Lab 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Cell, Biochemistry, DNA, Western Blotting, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular Cloning, Flow Cytometry, Science, qPCR, Microscopy, ELISA, Protein Chemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, Tissue Culture, Lifesciences, Neuroscience
Education
Touro College 2012 — 2016
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Medicine, MS III
University of California, San Diego
MS, Biology
University of California, San Diego
BS, Biochem and Cell Bio
Verdezyne, Inc. December 2013 - May 2015
Synthetic Genomics August 2013 - November 2013
Synthetic Genomics November 2012 - July 2013
Nitto Denko Technical May 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Academic Tutoring, Online Tutoring, Drawing, Algebra, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chromeleon, Dionex Ultimate 3000, Flash Chromatography, HPLC, Agilent 7890B, GC-FID, UV/Vis, LC-MS, Organic Chemistry, ChemDraw, Polymer Chemistry, NMR, Organic Synthesis, Process Optimization, Synthetic Organic..., TFF, Microsoft Office, Learning Quickly, Science, SciFinder, Parallel Synthesis, GC-MS, Fluorometer, Flexible to Change, Bio-rad Tetrad 2, Thermocycler, Chemstation, Reverse Phase, Wet Chemistry, Chromatography
Education
Cal State San Marcos 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
San Diego Miramar College 2004 — 2006
Synthetic Genomics 2015 - Present
SkinMedica Inc., An Allergan Company 2006 - 2014
Vycera Communications 1997 - 2006
Skills
Leadership, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Operations Management, ERP, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Pharmaceutical Industry, Auditing, Great Plains Software, SEC filings, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Management, Managerial Finance, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, Santa Barbara 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Synthetic Genomics July 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics October 2013 - July 2015
Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School May 2012 - September 2013
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) May 2012 - September 2013
Dartmouth College June 2011 - May 2012
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College June 2011 - June 2011
Dartmouth College September 2005 - May 2011
Lundbeck February 2005 - May 2005
Princeton University June 2004 - August 2004
Ramapo College of New Jersey February 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Expression, Data Analysis, Research, Cell Culture, PCR, Western Blotting, Protein Purification, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Cloning, Microscopy, Transfection
Education
Dartmouth College 2005 — 2011
Ph.D., Biological Sciences
Ramapo College of New Jersey 2001 — 2005
BS, Biology
Synthetic Genomics January 2009 - Present
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center May 2011 - February 2012
Diversa August 2001 - August 2003
UC Davis April 2001 - June 2001
UC Davis April 1999 - June 2001
UC Davis January 2001 - April 2001
UC Davis April 1999 - September 1999
Skills
Bioinformatics, Python, C++ Language, C, JavaScript, Perl, HTML, HTML 5, CSS, jQuery, Django, Ember, AJAX, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, Git, Subversion, CVS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, RESTful WebServices, Amazon S3, Agile & Waterfall..., Hidden Markov Models, Artificial Neural..., Graph Theory, Unit Testing, Optimization
Education
University of California, San Francisco 2003 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioinformatics
University of California, Davis 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biotechnology
ResMed November 2012 - Present
Transition Staffing Group April 2012 - November 2012
Synthetic Genomics May 2011 - March 2012
Placid Refining Company LLC October 2009 - April 2011
Postlethwaite & Netterville June 2008 - June 2009
USG June 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Oracle Discoverer, JD edwards, Great Plains Software, Excel, Certified Public..., Oracle E-Business Suite, Executive Recruiter, Recruiting, Recruitment, Tax, Accounting, Auditor, Finance, Financial, Search and Placement, Microsoft Excel, CPA, JD Edwards
Education
Louisiana State University 2005 — 2006
Masters, Accountancy
Louisiana State University 2001 — 2004
BS, Business Administration
Glori Energy, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Glori Energy, Inc. January 2012 - December 2013
Glori Energy, Inc. March 2011 - January 2012
Synthetic Genomics May 2008 - February 2011
Verenium Corporation November 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biofuels, PCR, R&D, Validation, High Throughput..., Flow Cytometry, Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Assay Development, Laboratory, Life Sciences, Characterization, Protein Purification
Education
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD 1999 — 2006
Ph.D., Marine microbiology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 1998
B.S., Biology
Port Angeles School District April 2013 - Present
Tutorsync July 2015 - August 2015
Discover America & Brazil Foundation February 2013 - February 2015
Port Angeles School District September 2014 - December 2014
Amikas for Veteran Women June 2010 - December 2012
Synthetic Genomics October 2011 - August 2012
Robbins Geller Rudman Dowd September 2005 - April 2012
LCA Conseil 2011 - 2012
MKC Legal Services, Corp September 2006 - August 2011
Girls Think Tank 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, LIMS, Cell Culture, DNA, Cell Biology, Publications, ELISA, qPCR, Microbiology, DNA extraction, Flow Cytometry, Tissue Culture, Molecular Cloning, Immunoprecipitation, Research, Clinical Trials, Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Based Assays, Microscopy, Protein Purification, Western Blotting, Data Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Gel Electrophoresis, Writing, Molecular Genetics, Word, Analysis, In Vivo, SDS-PAGE, German, Italian, Portuguese, conversational French, conversational Spanish, Microsoft Word, French, Cell, Editing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, In Vitro, Cancer, Immunology, Lifesciences, DNA sequencing
Education
Western Governors University 2013 — 2015
Post Baccalaureate Degree, Secondary Science Education
Harvard Medical School 1996 — 2002
M.S, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Stanford University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences, Classical Studies
Mercer Island High School 1983 — 1987
Diploma
Synthetic Genomics November 2011 - June 2015
Salk Institute for Biological Studies June 2009 - August 2011
UCLA March 2008 - June 2009
UCLA September 1999 - March 2008
Genentech June 1997 - September 1999
UC Davis September 1994 - June 1997
Skills
qPCR, CRISPR-CAS9 Genome..., PCR, Assay Development, Molecular Biology, DNA, DNA sequencing, Cell Culture, Protein Chemistry, Genetics, Molecular Cloning, Confocal Microscopy, Microscopy, Cell Biology, Transcriptomics, DNA extraction, DNA analysis, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Western Blotting, Gel Electrophoresis, RNA isolation, Tissue Culture, recombinant DNA..., Transformation, Cell Based Assays, Cell Signaling, Molecular Genetics, Microscopes, ELISA, Northern Blotting, Experimental Design, Computer Literate, Transfection, SDS-PAGE, RT-PCR, Flow Cytometry, Immunofluorescence, Fluorescence Microscopy, Mutagenesis, In Vitro, Experimentation, Sequencing, Unix Shell Scripting, JMP, Proteomics, Genetic Testing, Cell, Next Gen, RNA Isolation
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1999 — 2008
Ph.D., Molecular Biology
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1997
B.S., Genetics
Coursera
Synthetic Genomics August 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics April 2013 - August 2015
Glori Energy, Inc. April 2013 - October 2014
Glori Energy, Inc. September 2010 - April 2013
Synthetic Genomics December 2009 - September 2010
Synthetic Genomics September 2009 - December 2009
Synthetic Genomics July 2009 - September 2009
Synthetic Genomics 2008 - July 2009
J. Craig Venter Institute 2006 - 2008
The Institute for Genomic Research 2006 - 2007
Skills
Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medical Devices, PCR, Product Development, Data Analysis, Microbiology, R&D, Fermentation, Lifesciences, Genomics, Project Management, Biofuels, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer, Cell Culture, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Science, Protein Chemistry, Genetics
Education
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet 1992 — 1999
Synthetic Genomics 2012 - Present
PrO Unlimited @ Genzyme 2010 - 2012
Skills
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Quality Control, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, PCR, Microbiology, GMP, Microsoft Office
Education
Community College of Rhode Island 2007 — 2009
Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Master's Regional Academy 2002 — 2004
High School Diploma
Life Sciences Solutions at Thermo Fisher Scientific August 2014 - Present
Life Technologies May 2013 - July 2014
Life Technologies October 2010 - May 2013
Synthetic Genomics March 2010 - July 2010
Illumina March 2009 - March 2010
Assist 2 Sell November 2006 - November 2008
Move, Inc. January 2004 - May 2006
Homestore, Inc. December 2000 - December 2003
REALTOR.com March 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Marketing, Internal Communications, Management, Event Planning, Project Management, Brand Management, Project Planning, New Media, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Research, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Real Estate, Marketing Strategy, Biotechnology
Education
San Diego State University 1998 — 2000
B.A., Sociology
University of Pittsburgh 1996 — 1996
Semester at Sea - Fall, 1996
Global Analytics July 2015 - Present
UCSD Extension June 1999 - Present
Synthetic Genomics March 2014 - July 2015
Millennium Health October 2012 - March 2014
Nokia Inc April 2001 - September 2012
McGladrey 1997 - April 2001
Moss Adams LLP July 1994 - October 1997
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Management Consulting, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Strategy, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process..., Finance, Management, Due Diligence, Program Management, Financial Audits, Leadership
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
MS
San Diego State University-California State University
BS
Synthetic Genomics December 2009 - Present
Quality and Regulatory Affairs CMC Consulting Services August 2007 - December 2009
Allergan Inc. June 2006 - December 2009
The Dow Chemical Company, Biotech R&D September 1992 - January 2006
Innovase LLC June 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Product Development, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Vaccines, Regulatory Submissions, FDA, Lifesciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, IND, CMC, R&D, Clinical Development, GMP, Sop, eCTD
Education
University of California, San Diego 2002 — 2003
Diploma
Indiana University Bloomington 1987 — 1992
PhD
Kalamazoo College 1982 — 1986
BA
Center Line High School 1979 — 1982
Diploma
Synthetic Genomics January 2012 - Present
Efficas, Inc June 2004 - March 2012
Martek Biosciences/OmegaTech, Inc. September 2000 - June 2004
Danisco/Cultor Food Science January 1996 - September 2000
Pfizer November 1991 - January 1996
Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott/Givaudan 1984 - 1991
Skills
R&D, Product Development, Food Science, Business Strategy, Food Industry, Business Development, Biotechnology, FMCG, Ingredients, Food, Commercialization, Management, Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nutrition, Food Technology, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning, Flavors, Science
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1978 — 1982
BS, Food Science & Nutrition
Fairleigh Dickinson University
MS, Science & Chemistry
New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering
Business Management of Technolgy
Synthetic Genomics January 2014 - Present
San Diego April 2013 - December 2013
Life Technologies July 2012 - April 2013
Life Technologies February 2011 - July 2012
Life Technologies December 2008 - February 2011
Invitrogen January 2007 - December 2008
Robinson Consulting April 2005 - January 2007
invitrogen September 2002 - April 2005
Stratagene 1998 - 2002
Eppendorf AG June 1994 - October 1997
Skills
Multimedia Project..., Biotechnology, Advertising, Lifesciences, Market Planning, Marketing, Management, Molecular Biology, Global Marketing, Leadership, R&D, Commercialization, Genomics, Technology Transfer, Multimedia, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Molecular Diagnostics, Immunology, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Product Launch, Medical Devices, Oncology, FDA, Biochemistry, Life Sciences
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 1988 — 1992
MBA, Marketing and Management
Colorado State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology
DuPont January 2013 - Present
Verdezyne, Inc October 2008 - November 2012
Synthetic Genomics January 2007 - September 2008
DuPont April 1996 - December 2006
National Renewable Energy Laboratory May 1993 - March 1996
Henkel/Cognis 1985 - 1993
Skills
Fermentation, Biofuels, Ethanol, Bioenergy, Biodiesel, Biomass, Microbiology, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Metabolic Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biocatalysis, Fermentation Technology, Process Simulation, HPLC, Commercialization, R&D, Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Protein Purification, Protein Chemistry, Fermentation Process..., Protein Engineering, Cell Culture, Purification, Yeast
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1979 — 1983
PhD, Microbiology
Wagner College 1971 — 1975
BS, Bacteriology & Public Health
Synthetic Genomics June 2013 - Present
IOS Technologies September 2007 - June 2013
Ophthonix, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Genicon Sciences 2001 - 2003
Biomagnetic Technologies 1989 - 1997
Skills
Engineering, Testing, Patents, Design Control, Product Development, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, FDA, R&D, Solidworks, Engineering Management, Product Management, SPC, Design of Experiments
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1981 — 1987
Synthetic Genomics 2014 - Present
Ablexis LLC 2010 - 2014
AnaptysBio 2009 - 2010
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2009
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2008
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2000 - 2001
The Rockefeller University 1994 - 2000
Picatinny Arsenal-Vehicle Fired Munitions 1983 - 1986
Skills
Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Immunology, Biopharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Antibodies, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Pharmaceutical Industry, Vaccines, Research, Mouse Models, Monoclonal Antibodies, ELISA, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Biomarker Discovery, Cell Biology, Drug Development
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1994
PhD, Molecular Biology
Bucknell University 1983 — 1987
BS, Biology
Synthetic Genomics February 2011 - November 2012
Synthetic Genomics Inc. February 2006 - February 2011
U.S. Department of Energy August 1993 - February 2006
Skills
Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, R&D, Microbiology, Research, Molecular Biology, PCR, Science, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Commercialization, Patents, Product Development, Biology, Cell Culture, Biofuels, Program Management, Start-ups, Business Development, Microscopy, Functional Genomics, Matlab, Genetics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Protein Chemistry, Cleantech, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy, Leadership
Education
Northwestern University 1970 — 1975
Ph.D., Engineering
National Technical University of Athens 1965 — 1970
Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Verenium...now part of BASF October 2014 - Present
Verenium February 2014 - October 2014
Verenium December 2011 - February 2014
Illumina July 2011 - December 2011
Synthetic Genomics August 2008 - June 2011
BioMarin 2006 - 2006
Texas A&M University 2000 - 2001
Education
University of California, Davis 2003 — 2009
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Synthetic Genomics April 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics November 2008 - April 2014
Pharmexa-Epimmune August 2004 - October 2008
Foley & Lardner April 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Lifesciences, Patentability, Licensing, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Education
California Western School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1990 — 1994
Ph.D., Pharmacology & Molecular Sciences
University of Toronto 1988 — 1990
University of Waterloo 1983 — 1988
B.Sc.
Synthetic Genomics June 2008 - March 2012
Neurocrine Biosciences November 2005 - January 2008
Neurocrine Biosciences June 2005 - November 2005
Dr. Clifford P. Kubiak's Research Lab, UCSD July 2002 - June 2005
Pfizer Global Research and Development June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
cGMP practices, Pharmaceutical process..., HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, LC-MS, Process Development, Synthetic Chemistry, NMR, Biotechnology, Chromatography, GC-MS, Gas Chromatography, Laboratory, Chemistry, R&D, Purification, Mass Spectrometry, Drug Discovery, High Throughput..., Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, GC/MS, Lead Optimization, Biofuels, Spectroscopy, Column Chromatography
Education
University of California, San Diego 2000 — 2005
BS, Chemistry
Synthetic Genomics April 2012 - Present
Intuit November 2008 - April 2012
University of Phoenix June 2004 - November 2009
Eyespot Corporation August 2007 - October 2008
Novatech January 2001 - April 2003
Xerago June 1999 - November 2000
US Navy June 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Platform Architecture, Team Management, Enterprise HTML5, MEAN, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Team Leadership, Test Driven Development, Git, Agile Methodologies, MySQL, REST, Linux, Web Applications, SQL, CSS, Software Engineering, Software Development, Web Development, SDLC, Project Management, Program Management, Enterprise Software, XML, AJAX, Perl, Scrum
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2007
BS
Michigan Technological University 1993 — 1995
Synthetic Genomics May 2011 - Present
Mascoma Corporation 2006 - June 2011
California Institute of Technology November 2005 - November 2006
Caltech 2005 - 2006
Skills
Protein Purification, Molecular Biology, Protein Expression, Metabolic Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biofuels, Genetics, Fermentation, PCR, Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology, Genomics, Molecular Cloning, SDS-PAGE, Assay Development, Enzyme Assays, Protein Engineering, Purification, Mutagenesis
Education
Dartmouth College 1999 — 2006
PhD, Microbiology and Immunology
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1999 — 2005
Heliae April 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics August 2009 - April 2014
Sapphire Energy November 2007 - July 2009
Pacific Sun Energy July 2007 - November 2007
GreenFuel Technologies, Inc. May 2006 - July 2007
Mera Pharmaceuticals/Aquasearch November 1996 - April 2006
Scripps Institution of Oceanography March 1995 - October 1996
Centro Comune di Ricerca, Institute for Remote Sensing Applications, Ispra, Italy February 1993 - February 1995
Skills
Biofuels, R&D, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Algae, Process Simulation, Fermentation, Algae Production, Start-ups, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Astaxanthin production, Algal photophysiology, Assay Development, Process Engineering, Microbiology, High Throughput..., Biomass, Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Process Development, Pilot Plant, Product Development, Process Optimization, GMP, HPLC, Microscopy
Education
Stony Brook University
Ph.D., Oceanography, Algal physiology
Synthetic Genomics April 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics March 2012 - April 2013
Protein Polymer Technologies 1997 - 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Biochemistry, Fermentation, Lifesciences, Protein Purification, Purification, Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chromatography, Genomics, GC-MS, Protein Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Microbiology, HPLC, R&D, Biofuels, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, Analytical Chemistry, Commercialization, High Throughput..., GMP, Organic Chemistry, Process Simulation, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery, Cell, Validation, FDA, Life Sciences
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1994 — 1996
M.S., Chemical Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1985 — 1988
M.A., Chemistry
University of Arizona 1980 — 1984
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Synthetic Genomics April 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics February 2011 - March 2015
Genlantis October 2007 - April 2011
Verenium Corp. November 2000 - July 2005
UCSD Dept of Biology, Dr. Pogliano's Lab August 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Assay Development, Molecular Biology, High Throughput..., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Antibodies, Biomarker Discovery, Biomarkers, R&D, Vaccines, Primer Design, Patents, Protein Purification, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell Culture, DNA, DNA sequencing
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1995 — 1999
Ph.D., Microbiology
China Medical University, Shenyang, PRChina 1988 — 1993
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Internal Medicine
Synthetic Genomics May 2014 - September 2014
MedinCell Corporation November 2011 - January 2014
Amylin Pharmaceuticals April 2008 - August 2010
The Salk Institute 1989 - 2008
Nucleic Acid Research Institute/ICN Pharmaceuticals 1987 - 1989
Skills
Waters AutoPurification..., Intavis MultiPep RS..., Beckman Coulter..., MALDI-Mass Spectrometry, Circular dichroism and..., NMR, UV and IR..., Beckman Coulter 32..., Agilent ChemStation..., TLC and Flash..., Solid phase extraction..., Microsoft Word, Excel,..., Tripos™ Benchware® and..., Characterization, Peptides, Purification, LC-MS, Molecular Biology, Peptide Synthesis, HPLC-MS, Flash Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, Biotechnology, R&D, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Thermo XCaliber
Education
University of California, Irvine
MS, Chemistry
University of California, Los Angeles
BS, Chemistry
Synthetic Genomics August 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics April 2012 - Present
Colorado School of Mines January 2011 - April 2012
Colorado School of Mines February 2009 - December 2010
The Scripps Research Institute 2003 - 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Metabolic Engineering, PCR, Genomics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, Microscopy, Synthetic Biology, Genetics, Classical Strain..., Fermentation Technology, High Throughput..., Lifesciences, Molecular Cloning, qPCR, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, DNA
Education
The Scripps Research Institute 2003 — 2008
Ph.D, Molecular Biology2008
Imperial College 2000 — 2001
M.Sc; Stockholm Graduate School; Erasmus Exchange Program, Molecular Biology; Biomedical Sciences; Biochemistry
Stockholms universitet
M.Sc., Molecular Biology
Synthetic Genomics 2009 - Present
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati February 2008 - February 2009
Invitrogen Corporation April 2005 - February 2008
David R. Preston & Associates January 2000 - April 2005
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1993
PhD, Plant Biology
Harvard University
A.B., Biology
Synthetic Genomics November 2009 - Present
MIT 2005 - February 2010
University of California at San Diego 2003 - 2005
University of California at San Diego 2000 - 2005
AMC Cancer Research Center September 1997 - April 1999
Education
University of California, San Diego 2000 — 2005
Ph.D., Marine Biology
Colorado College 1993 — 1997
B.A., Biochemistry
Synthetic Genomics August 2015 - Present
The Scripps Research Institute July 2009 - August 2015
The Scripps Research Institute August 2002 - June 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, Cell, Immunology, Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, RT-PCR, Immunoprecipitation, Transfection, DNA sequencing, Laboratory, Protein Purification, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence, Protein Expression, Microscopy, FACS, Cell Biology, Sequencing, Tissue Culture, qPCR, Immunohistochemistry, Antibodies, Fluorescence, ELISA, PCR, Biochemistry, Molecular Cloning, Genomics, DNA, Epigenetics, DNA Sequencing, Epigenomics, Functional Genomics
Education
The Scripps Research Institute 2002 — 2008
Ph.D., Immunology
The College of Idaho 1998 — 2002
B.S., Chemistry, Mathematics
Synthetic Genomics 2012 - Present
Pharmexa Inc. January 2006 - December 2008
Pharmexa Inc. 2006 - 2008
IDM Pharma, Inc. September 2005 - December 2005
Epimmune Inc. January 1997 - August 2005
Cytel Corporation April 1992 - December 1996
Education
University of California, San Diego
B.A., Linguistics
Synthetic Genomics May 2011 - Present
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems August 2009 - May 2011
CP Kelco 1997 - 2009
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Simulation, R&D, Biofuels, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Chemical Engineering, PLC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, GMP, Commissioning
Education
The University of Kansas 1992 — 1996
M.S., Engineering Management
University of Missouri-Rolla 1986 — 1990
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Synthetic Genomics June 2011 - Present
FuelCell Energy October 1998 - June 2011
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, Business Development, Business Strategy, Cash Management, Cleantech, Consolidation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Due Diligence, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, GAAP, Internal Controls, Investor Relations, Management, Manufacturing, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Private Equity, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Management, Renewable Energy, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Valuation, Venture Capital
Education
Boston College 1970 — 1974
BS ACCT, Accounting
Synthetic Genomics February 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics October 2011 - February 2015
Bio Architecture Lab April 2010 - September 2011
Center for Molecular BioEngineering (CMBE) - University of Georgia January 2007 - February 2010
Education
The University of Georgia
M.S, Biological Engineering
Colorado State University August 2011 - Present
Synthetic Genomics September 2009 - April 2011
UC Berkeley March 2006 - September 2009
Education
McGill University
Ph.D., Biology
Receptos Inc. August 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics November 2012 - August 2015
Synthetic Genomics November 2009 - October 2012
Aquaneering May 2003 - November 2009
Seafish Mariculture 1998 - 2002
Skills
Biofuels, Algae, Biotechnology, R&D, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Fermentation, Production System Design, Aquaculture, Environmental Awareness, Technology Transfer, Agriculture, Facilities Management, Resource Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Life Sciences
Education
UCSD 2011 — 2012
Facilities Management
Florida Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
BS, Marine Biology/ Aquaculture
School for Field Studies- Boston University 1994 — 1994
Tropical Marine Ecology
The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i January 2014 - Present
Malama Maunalua October 2012 - December 2013
Synthetic Genomics January 2010 - June 2012
The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i July 2008 - November 2009
GLERL 2002 - 2002
Skills
Flow Cytometry, Algae, Environmental Awareness, PCR, Biofuels, qPCR, Science, Microscopy, Microsoft Office, Cell Culture, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Enzyme Assays, Lifesciences, Molecular Cloning, High Throughput..., Genomics, Molecular Biology, Photoshop, InDesign, Educational Outreach, Community Engagement, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Purification, Assay Development, Genetics, Fluorescence, Laboratory, Project Coordination, Molecular Genetics, Experimental Design, DNA extraction, Community Outreach, Biotechnology, Algal cultivation, Axenic technique, Chlorophyll Extractions, Cell enumeration, Medium scale screening, Organizing, NGS, Laboratory Automation, RNA
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2005 — 2008
M.S., Biological Oceanography
Hawaii Pacific University 2002 — 2005
B.S., Marine Biology
Lakeland High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma
Chicago Medical School June 2010 - Present
San Francisco Department of Public Health August 2008 - May 2010
Synthetic Genomics June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Clinical Research, Public Health, Health Education, Epidemiology, Program Evaluation, Healthcare, Research, Health Promotion, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Program Development
Education
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin U-Med & Science 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Biology
Amaratek July 2012 - Present
Synthetic Genomics October 2011 - June 2012
Phi Sigma Rho January 2010 - December 2010
Isis Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - September 2010
Bio-Mer Ltd July 2009 - September 2009
Great Spice Company June 2007 - September 2007
Education
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2011
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science; Structural, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Synthetic Genomics September 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics February 2014 - September 2014
Scripps Institution of Oceanography July 2010 - February 2014
Scripps Institution of Oceanography March 2013 - June 2013
UC San Diego July 2012 - August 2012
UC San Diego September 2011 - December 2011
University of California at San Diego July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Biofuels, Bioenergy, PCR, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Microbiology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Lifesciences
Education
University of California, San Diego 2011 — 2013
Master’s Degree, Biology
University of California, San Diego 2006 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Synthetic Genomics July 2010 - Present
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution February 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Biofuels, R&D, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Microscopy, Life Sciences, Genomics, Genetics, Research, qPCR, Science
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2004 — 2010
PhD, Biological Oceanography
Cornell University 2000 — 2004
BA, Biophysics
Synthetic Genomics August 2015 - Present
Synthetic Genomics January 2014 - Present
Roquette 2013 - 2014
Ocean Nutrition Canada March 2009 - May 2013
Clabber Girl January 2006 - January 2009
ARC-Diversified January 2004 - January 2006
Cargill, Inc January 1995 - December 2004
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, Brand Developement, Consultative Selling..., Brand Development, Leadership, Product Development, Management, P&L Management, Business Development, Food Industry, FMCG
Education
The Ohio State University 1990 — 1995
BS, Agricultural Economics
Synthetic Genomics April 2015 - Present
BP May 2014 - December 2014
Academic Learning Labs September 2013 - May 2014
C2 Education April 2013 - May 2014
Sovereign Health Group March 2013 - May 2014
Sylvan Learning October 2012 - March 2013
University of California, Irvine September 2011 - August 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill January 2011 - September 2011
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill June 2010 - January 2011
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2006 - 2009
Skills
Molecular Biology, Science, Statistics, PCR, Cell Culture, Genetics, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Protein Chemistry, Cell, Laboratory, Life Sciences
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2006 — 2009
Masterâs Degree, Marine Science (Environmental Microbiology)
Indiana University Bloomington 2001 — 2005
Bachelorâs Degree, English, Biology, 3.83
Synthetic Genomics September 2010 - Present
Skills
Metabolic Engineering, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Enzyme Kinetics, recombinant DNA...
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Algenol Biofuels Inc. March 2014 - Present
Synthetic Genomics July 2011 - April 2014
Aurora Algae, Inc March 2009 - June 2011
Carnegie Institution for Science, Stanford University May 2005 - March 2009
University of Warwick, UK November 1999 - May 2005
Skills
Biochemistry, Biofuels, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Fermentation, Genetics, Genomics, Leadership, Life Sciences, Lifesciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, PCR, Photosynthesis, Project Planning, Protein Chemistry, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Research, Sequencing
Education
The University of Sheffield 1995 — 1999
PhD, Photosynthesis, Plant Biology, Algal Biology
Facebook June 2015 - Present
UC San Diego September 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics June 2014 - September 2014
UC San Diego January 2014 - May 2014
Dublin City University May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Matlab, Algorithms, C, C++, Python, Microsoft Office, Java, VHDL, Microsoft Excel, Programming, Pspice, Linux, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Windows, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Image Processing, Digital Signal..., Computer Architecture, VLSI, Eclipse, Digital Image Processing, Robotics, Databases, MySQL, SQLAlchemy
Education
University of California, San Diego 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
National Institute of Technology Karnataka 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
NGM Biopharmaceuticals June 2015 - Present
NGM Biopharmaceuticals March 2015 - June 2015
Stanford University August 2010 - March 2015
Synthetic Genomics July 2009 - August 2010
Hanson Technologies, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Data Analysis, Protein Expression, Mass Spectrometry, Molecular Cloning, Biotechnology, Protein Purification
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine 2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical and Systems Biology
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2013
Certificate of Completion, Ignite (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Dickinson College 2005 — 2009
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Synthetic Genomics January 2012 - Present
The Scripps Research Institute November 2010 - December 2011
Scripps Institution of Oceanography September 2005 - November 2010
Abbott Laboratories May 2002 - July 2005
Purdue University May 2000 - May 2002
Skills
LC-MS/MS, LC-MS, FPLC, HPLC, GC-MS, SFC, TLC, Titration, Column Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Metabolomics, Genomics, Metabolic Engineering, Enzyme Assays, Protein Expression, Fermentation, Genetic Engineering, Bacterial Transformation, Bacterial Culture, GMP, Photoshop, Flux Analysis, Stable Isotope Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, NMR, Mass Spectrometry
Education
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy
Purdue University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science
Synthetic Genomics & SGI-DNA January 2013 - Present
Synthetic Genomics September 2011 - 2012
Synthetic Genomics February 2011 - August 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2008 - February 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2008
Diazyme laboratories-GA 2000 - 2001
UCSD VA medical center 1994 - 2000
Baylor College of Medicine 1990 - 1992
Skills
Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, qPCR, Cell Culture, Lifesciences, Assay Development, Cell Biology, In Vitro, Protein Purification, Molecular Biology, High Throughput..., Protein Chemistry, Purification, Cell, ELISA
Education
Beijing Normal University
MS, Chemistry
UCSD extension
Certificate program, in Drug discovery and development, in progress
UCSD extension
Certificate in ADMET processes, 2008
UCSD extension
Bioinformatics
Synthetic Genomics May 2012 - Present
LifeTechnologies March 2007 - May 2012
The Scripps Research Institute October 2002 - February 2006
Merck June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Cell, Genomics, R&D, Molecular Biology, Product Development, Biochemistry, Assay Development, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Protein Chemistry, Drug Development, Genome Engineering, Project Management, Microbiology, Chemistry, Gene Synthesis, Technical Writing, Metabolism, Vector Cloning, Technical Support, Teaching, Analytical Chemistry, Protein Expression, Protein Purification
Education
State University of New York at Syracuse (SUNY-ESF) 1998 — 2002
PhD, Biochemistry
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 1992 — 1998
Master's degree, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
English Language High School in Sofia
Synthetic Genomics November 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago January 2013 - October 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2007 - October 2012
University of Maine September 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Molecular Biology, PCR, Protein Purification, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Protein Chemistry, SDS-PAGE, Bioinformatics, Protein Expression, Cell Biology, Microsoft Office, Chromatography, Molecular Cloning, Microbiology, DNA extraction, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Anna University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Biotechnology
TVSLMHSS 1997 — 2002
High School Diploma
Synthetic Genomics November 2009 - Present
ICx Technologies (formerly GHC Technologies) August 2006 - November 2009
Zoological Society of San Diego January 2000 - July 2006
Animal ER of San Diego April 2000 - December 2002
University of California at San Diego - Dr. Donald Helinski Lab April 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Genomics, PCR, Lifesciences, DNA sequencing, Assay Development, DNA
Education
University of San Diego 2009 — 2010
University of California, San Diego 2000 — 2002
MS
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 2001
BS
RickyRides April 2011 - Present
Technical Safety Services August 2014 - Present
Technical Safety Services October 2012 - August 2014
Synthetic Genomics September 2011 - September 2012
Irysis Inc. October 2009 - June 2011
AS Construction April 1999 - October 2009
Research Lab of Shirley Joseph, Ph.D., University of Rochester April 2007 - May 2008
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2004 — 2009
B.A. Economics and B.S. Biochemistry
McQuaid Jesuit Highschool 1999 — 2003
NYS Highschool Diploma
LanzaTech January 2015 - Present
Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc. May 2014 - December 2014
Synthetic Genomics May 2013 - April 2014
Princeton University July 2012 - May 2013
EMORY UNIVERSITY June 2007 - August 2010
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA August 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, DNA extraction, PCR, Western Blotting, Gel Electrophoresis, BLAST, Bioinformatics, ClustalW, Sterile Technique, Electroporation, AFLP, Lasergene Software Suite, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Botany, RT-PCR, Protein Expression, Micropipette, Transformation, Site-directed..., Liquid Culture, Solid Culture, Writing, Editing, Aseptic Technique
Education
North Carolina State University 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Industrial Fermentation
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 2010 — 2012
MA, History
The University of Georgia 2002 — 2006
BA, History, 3.8
The University of Georgia 2002 — 2006
BS, Microbiology, 3.8
Synthetic Genomics 2012 - Present
Self-employed 1991 - Present
Pacificacuafarm 2000 - 2008
Skills
Aquaculture, Fish, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries Science, Water Quality, Ecology, Water, Environmental Impact..., Seafood, Research
Education
Fundación Universidad de Bogotá 'JorgeTadeo Lozano'
Biologo Marino, Acuacultura
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Espana
Especialista Universitario en Acuicultura
Synthetic Genomics July 2012 - Present
CP Kelco 2009 - 2012
CP Kelco 2008 - 2008
CP Kelco 2006 - 2008
CP Kelco 1999 - 2006
Skills
Process Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Design of Experiments, Process Safety..., HAZOP, Process Optimization
Education
Colorado State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology
Synthetic Genomics Payroll office y DispatcherAndrews Ag2011 - 2011
Imperial Valley Environmental Laboratory July 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Environmental..., Environmental Education
Education
Imperial Valley College 2010 — 2012
Water Systems Technology, Environmental Studies, Me falta una materia y termino en Dic/12
Instituto Tecnológico de Mexicali 2003 — 2007
Licenciatura en Quimica, Ambiental
Gilead Sciences May 2014 - Present
Cal Poly Pomona September 2013 - June 2014
Gilead Sciences July 2013 - June 2014
Synthetic Genomics January 2012 - July 2012
UC San Diego December 2009 - August 2011
Skills
PCR, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, ELISA, Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Microbiology, Confocal Microscopy, Gas Chromatography, Laboratory
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Biotechnology
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Biology