[Former] Molecular Assemblies

Biotech Talent

Specialists in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology and
Protein & Hardware/Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Sales & Marketing

The Scientists

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Ben Johnson

    Senior Director of Sales & Marketing

  • 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

  • Brian Laputka

    Key Account Manager (West)

  • Sesha Krishnamachari

    Key Account Manager (East)

  • Ronan Bates

    Marketing Associate

  • Felice Butler

    Key Account Manager

The Information Technologists

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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