[Former] Molecular Assemblies
Biotech Talent
Specialists in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology and
Protein & Hardware/Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Sales & Marketing
The Scientists
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My-Nuong Vo
Director of Technology Development
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Expert -
Suzanne Thomas
Sr. Staff Scientist, Process Optimization
Biochemistry Process Optimization Expert -
Zsolt Bodai, Metrology
Staff Scientist
LCMS & Metrology Expert -
Kaivin Hadidi
Sr. Scientist, Chemistry
Synthetic Organic Chemist and specialist in Nucleotidyl Linker Chemistry & Solid Support Development -
Likun (Paul) Fei
Staff Scientist
Protein Engineering and Biochemical Process Optimization -
Chris Wilson
Senior Scientist, Gene Assembly
Molecular biology expert with deep knowledge in gene assembly technique design & workflow development -
Shih-Chi Hsu
Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology
Molecular and Cell Biologist, Innovating in DNA synthesis and assembly techniques -
Tanya Ramsey
Associate Scientist, Gene Assembly
Experienced in gene assembly workflow development and NGS analysis -
Cameron Hatch
Research Associate, NGS
NGS workflow development
The Engineers
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Tsukasa Takahashi
Director of Technology Development
Engineering functional lead, microfluidic and systems architecture expert -
Junqi Yuan
Associate Director, Platform Development
Systems architect and fluidics expert, bridging engineering & biology -
Hayley Chong
Staff Engineer, Mechanical
Design engineer for highly integrated systems (thermal, mechanical, fluidic & custom consumables) -
Apurva Patel
Staff Engineer
Jack of all trades bioengineer - programmer, circuit board designer, prototype system developer -
Rain Gopeng
Senior Software Engineer
Programmer for instrumentation and cloud interfaces -
Luke Bodeau
Engineer II
Prototype engineer for highly integrated molecular biological and biochemical systems
The Integrators
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Sanli Movafaghi
Senior Scientist, Systems Integration
Surface chemistry, microfluidic and system integration workflow expert -
Taylor Fitch
Associate Scientist, Systems Integration
Systems integration and troubleshooting expert -
Mia Pinedo
Systems Engineer II
Instrumentation expert, programmer and diagnostics developer, troubleshooter -
Marco Tjioe
Sr. Staff Scientist, Platform Development
Jack of all trades scientist and engineer, expert at workflow and prototype development -
Joshua Hoang
Associate Scientist, Platform Development
Molecular biologist with gained experience in early prototype systems
The Sellers & Marketers
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Ben Johnson
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
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Natasha Paul
Director of Scientific Innovation
Scientific leader with over 20 years of experience in nucleic acid research and market development with expertise in team leadership, project management, and strategic development. -
Ashley Burke (Sproles)
Scientific Writer & Researcher
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Brian Laputka
Key Account Manager (West)
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Sesha Krishnamachari
Key Account Manager (East)
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Ronan Bates
Marketing Associate
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Felice Butler
Key Account Manager
The Information Technologists
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Josh Ransom
Director of IT
Expertise in ground-up IT infrastracture, cybersecurity, and cloud integration solutions. -
Brenton Graham
Bioinformatics Data Scientist
NGS analysis, data workflow automations, end-to-end information pipeline developer -
Eric Bingham
Staff Software Engineer
Seasoned software developer specializing in professional DevOps environments
The Operational Experts
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James de Bree
Sr. Staff Engineer, Process Development
Experienced engineering leader with a proven track record of successfully transferring technologies between manufacturing sites. -
Kei Miyagi
Manufacturing Manager
Results-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in oligonucleotide, triphosphate, and modified protein production. Expertise in collaboration, validation, and regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO). -
Katerina Sese
Manufacturing Lead
Highly experienced Operations professional specializing in managing cross-functional roles and improving operational management systems, processes and best practices. -
Megan Uribarre
Manufacturing Associate II
Operations professional with experience in Process Transfer -
Raquel Ballesteros
Manufacturing Associate II
Dedicated and resourceful biologist and Operations professional. Specializing in troubleshooting DNA extractions from degraded samples. -
Dennis Madriaga
Manufacturing Associate III
Manufacturing research/manufacturing associate with over 25 years of experience. -
Jullianne Legaspi
Manufacturing Associate II
Operations Scientist and Associate with experience in oligonucleotide synthesis and reagent formulation -
Justin Cervantes
Manufacturing Associate I
Experienced Manufacturing Associate in the Biotech industry. -
Sharwin Sese
Manufacturing Associate I
Quality focused manufacturing technician with expertise in the biotechnology industry. Experienced in using formulation and quality control tools and instruments. -
Jose Galeana
Materials Handler
Dependable team player with solid background in Logistics and Fulfillment.
The Finance Professionals
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Tracy Scholz
Assistant Controller
Accounting and finance professional with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of operational accounting and reporting -
Jason Rojas
AP Accountant
2021 SDSU Accounting graduate experienced in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Purchasing