Anthony M. Rajah, MS
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Accomplished molecular biologist & clinical embryologist with experience in biomedical research, clinical embryology, and lab management with proven desire to develop and implement new technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Embryologist & Validation Engineer
Oma Robotics/Oma Fertility
08.2020 - Current
- Established entire research & development Embryology lab and protocols to develop artificial intelligence (AI) based sperm selection system (Sperm InSight).
- Engaged with interdisciplinary team of engineers and embryologists to develop, test, and validate novel algorithms for next-generation IVF sperm selection and ICSI.
- Field deployment and field technical support of Sperm InSight system across five clinics and embryology teams nationwide.
- Established and leveraged connections with sales representatives across multiple vendors in engineering and IVF space.
- Inventory, purchasing, and asset management of complex IVF and engineering systems.
Embryologist IV
University Of California At San Francisco, Center For Reproductive Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Training & execution of all aspects of human IVF embryology & andrology laboratory techniques (IUI, endocrine analysis, semen preparation, conventional insemination, ICSI, embryo and oocyte vitrification, embryo transfer) in a fast-paced high-volume university clinic.
- Gained experience with advanced embryo culture systems (EmbryoScope).
Embryology Assistant/Junior Embryologist
Palo Alto Medical Foundation-Fertility Physicians of Northern California
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Training in all human in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryology & andrology laboratory techniques (semen analysis, oocyte retrieval, vitrification, embryo culture, embryo transfer, insemination, ICSI, conventional insemination, media and dish preparation)
- Established in-house database tracking Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) outcomes
- Developed standard operating protocols for patient & gamete identification workflows.
Associate Cell Biologist
Berkeley Lights, Inc
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Responsible for scaling & maintenance of small and large-scale culture of primary & established human and mammalian cell lines (CHO, hybridoma, T-cells).
- Biology team lead for development of cell based antibody production assays on an automated microfluidic platform (Beacon).
- Established routine contamination screening standard operating protocol.
- Experience working in a fast-paced interdisciplinary biotechnology team environment.
- Consultant from 2017-2020.
Staff Research Associate II & Master's Student
University of California at San Francisco, UCSF
06.2011 - 01.2015
- Collaborate with molecular biologists across multiple campuses to design hypoxic gene regulation assays utilizing ChIP-qPCR in a novel stem cell culture system.
- Manage a diverse team of researchers to ensure research goals were achieved in a timely manner across multiple projects and campuses.
- Mentor and train research staff in molecular techniques including qPCR.
- DNA purification, transformation, transfection and tissue culture.
- Demonstrate novel products and methods to PI to streamline research pipeline.
- Leverage relationships with sales representatives to maintain lab inventory and instrument service contracts within budget guidelines.
- Present data at department-wide meetings to establish new collaborations and to seek input from specialists across multiple disciplines.
- Emergency Floor Warden responsible for five research groups..
Education
M.S - Cell & Molecular Biology- Stem Cell Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA2014
B.A. - Biological Sciences- Biochemistry
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL2011
Skills
- Six years experience human in vitro fertilization embryology & andrology techniques (semen analysis & preparation for IVF & IUI, embryo culture & grading , embryo and oocyte vitrification, oocyte retrieval identification, embryo transfer, ICSI & micromanipulation, media preparation)
- Five years experience in molecular biology techniques: (tissue culture, Western blot, PCR & qPCR, DNA purification, RNA extraction, immunohisto/cytochemistry, transfection, bacterial transformation, plasmid prep, ELISA, and Chromatin Immunoprecipitation)
- Five years experience culturing adherent (HeLa, fibroblast, trophoblast stem cell) and non-adherent (CHO, production) cell lines
- Vendor, inventory, and asset management across multiple industries
- Interdisciplinary engagement for new technology development
Additional Information
- Graduate Student Award for Distinguished Achievement San Francisco State University-San Francisco, CA
Accomplishments
- William H. Tooley Neonatology Research Symposium Presenter 2014-2015
- California Institute of Reproductive Medicine Trainee Presenter Meeting 2014
- Center for Reproductive Sciences Annual Retreat Presenter 2013-2015
Affiliations
- California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Fellow San Francisco State University-San Francisco, CA
- Northern California Association of Reproductive Biologists (NCARB)
Timeline
Embryologist & Validation Engineer
Oma Robotics/Oma Fertility
08.2020 - Current
Embryologist IV
University Of California At San Francisco, Center For Reproductive Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
Embryology Assistant/Junior Embryologist
Palo Alto Medical Foundation-Fertility Physicians of Northern California
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate Cell Biologist
Berkeley Lights, Inc
01.2015 - 04.2020
Staff Research Associate II & Master's Student
University of California at San Francisco, UCSF
06.2011 - 01.2015
M.S - Cell & Molecular Biology- Stem Cell Biology
San Francisco State University
B.A. - Biological Sciences- Biochemistry
Northwestern University
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