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Ashley Ubini

Long Island,NY

Summary

Experienced laboratory professional specializing in biofunctional assay development, with expertise in molecular techniques, immunoassays, cell culture, and quality testing & assurance. I seek to leverage assay design and optimization skills to contribute to innovative research and development projects in a dynamic scientific environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immunohistochemistry Lab Technologist

Histowiz
02.2024 - Current
  • Perform staining techniques to study protein localization, expression levels, and cellular distribution in normal and diseased tissues
  • Developed and optimized biofunctional assays using immunohistochemistry techniques
  • Optimize and validate multiple antibody combinations for immunohistochemistry.

Associate Scientist – Research & Development Vaccines

Pfizer, Inc.
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Designed and optimized biofunctional assays for evaluating vaccine discovery and efficacy
  • Conducted immunoassay studies and optimized assay conditions for sensitivity and specificity
  • Utilized SpectraMax L Luminescence Microplate reader and SoftMax Pro software for data analysis.

Associate Chemist (I)

The Bountiful Company-Nestle Health Sciences
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed, validated, and performed assays for testing product efficacy and safety
  • Utilized HPLC and other analytical techniques to analyze assay samples
  • Ensured compliance with GMP standards and maintained accurate documentation.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics & Toxicology

Acutis Diagnostics
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Conducted biofunctional assays using molecular techniques such as ELISA and PCR
  • Participated in assay development and validation projects to support clinical diagnostics
  • Managed laboratory operations and maintained quality control measures.

Office & Research Coordinator II

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
10.2018 - 09.2020

Service Specialist

Geico Insurance Company
12.2013 - 10.2018

Education

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) -

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
01.2019

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
01.2013

Skills

  • Biofunctional Assay Development and Optimization
  • Molecular Biology Techniques (PCR, Cloning, Western Blot, ELISA)
  • Cell Culture Techniques (Aseptic Technique, Media Preparation, Passage)
  • Protein Expression and Purification
  • Analytical Chemistry (HPLC, LC-MS, ICP-OES, FTIR, & NIR)
  • Quality Control/Assurance (GLP, GCLP, USP)
  • Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Project Management & Method Development
  • Scientific Writing and Documentation
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Sample Preparation
  • Chemical Handling
  • DNA Extraction
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Data Interpretation

Certification

  • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technology (CLT) - Toxicology
  • Certificate of Fitness (C-14) - Supervising Non-Production Chemical Laboratories

Timeline

Immunohistochemistry Lab Technologist

Histowiz
02.2024 - Current

Associate Scientist – Research & Development Vaccines

Pfizer, Inc.
10.2022 - 02.2024

Associate Chemist (I)

The Bountiful Company-Nestle Health Sciences
05.2022 - 09.2022

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics & Toxicology

Acutis Diagnostics
09.2020 - 05.2022

Office & Research Coordinator II

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
10.2018 - 09.2020

Service Specialist

Geico Insurance Company
12.2013 - 10.2018

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) -

St. John's University

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

St. John's University
Ashley Ubini