Python programming fundamentals
Adam Ferris
San Bruno,Ca
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced biologist with a strong background in neuroscience, cell biology, and biotechnology. Proven track record in designing, planning, and executing complex cell-based and immunohistochemical assays, with extensive hands-on experience in animal handling, primary neuron and astrocyte culture, DNA/RNA extraction, CRISPR, RNA-seq, PBMC isolation, virus production. and various molecular biology techniques. Contributions to academic and industry projects, including publication of advanced IHC/ICC laboratory techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical development (Short term contract position)
West Coast Consulting
Newark
03.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Associate Scientist II/ R&D biology
RayzeBio
San Diego
08.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Research Associate - Target Discovery & Genomics
Alector
SSF, Ca
03.2020 - 01.2022
Scientist II - (Contract position)
Siemens Healthcare Laboratories / Healthineers
Berkeley, CA
05.2019 - 02.2020
SRA
Prellis Biologics
San Francisco, CA
11.2018 - 03.2019
Research Associate, Parkinson's division
Circuit Therapeutics
Menlo Park, CA
03.2017 - 10.2017
Staff Research Associate / Jr. Specialist II
UCSF
Mission Bay, CA
03.2010 - 10.2017
Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry (IHC/ICC) Workshop Technician
Ted Pella, Inc.
CA
01.2008 - 08.2009
Animal Technician / Graduate Assistant
California State University
Chico, CA
01.2008 - 11.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cell and Molecular Biology; Neuroscience emphasis -
California State University
Chico, CASkills
- Design and execution of cell-based and IHC assays, FACS, WB, and ELISA
- Lentivirus production and cell line creation work
- Isolation and long-term co-culture of primary neurons and astrocytes
- PBMC isolation, various cell line work, and virus production
- DNA/RNA extraction, restriction enzyme cloning, CRISPR, RNA-seq, qPCR/PCR, and library preparations
- Animal handling for tissue collection, perfusion, and dosing
- AlphaLISA assay development for pTau212 quantification
- Proficient in FloJo, Prism, Excel,
- Python programming fundamentals
Accomplishments
- Awards: Awarded the Tom Rodgers Outstanding Student Researcher The Role of Protein Kinase A (PKA) and Protein Phosphatase-2B (PP-2B/CaN) in the Distribution of Synapse Specific Proteins in Cultured Rat Hippocampal Neurons” (May 2007)
- Publication: Advanced laboratory techniques for sample processing and immunolabeling using microwave radiation. Ferris et. al https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19520116
Certification
CPR
Work Availability
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Interests
Kayaking; Fishing; Music; Cooking
Timeline
Analytical development (Short term contract position)
West Coast Consulting
03.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Associate Scientist II/ R&D biology
RayzeBio
08.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Research Associate - Target Discovery & Genomics
Alector
03.2020 - 01.2022
Scientist II - (Contract position)
Siemens Healthcare Laboratories / Healthineers
05.2019 - 02.2020
SRA
Prellis Biologics
11.2018 - 03.2019
Research Associate, Parkinson's division
Circuit Therapeutics
03.2017 - 10.2017
Staff Research Associate / Jr. Specialist II
UCSF
03.2010 - 10.2017
Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry (IHC/ICC) Workshop Technician
Ted Pella, Inc.
01.2008 - 08.2009
Animal Technician / Graduate Assistant
California State University
01.2008 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cell and Molecular Biology; Neuroscience emphasis -
California State University
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