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Daniel Pierce

Columbia

Summary

Highly motivated and self-driven scientist with a strong background in environmental, biological and physical sciences. PhD work focused on the development of novel spectroscopic techniques for the purposes of immediate testing onsite, directly after sample collection. Adaptable with developing techniques for bulk environmental analysis, biological sample quantification, and photophysical characterization of semiconductors and thin films. Experienced in field sample collection, GMP lab work, Independent research and communication, and team management and mentoring.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Advanced Biochemistry Lab

UMBC
Baltimore
02.2019 - 05.2025
  • Taught skills such as bacterial lysing and protein analysis, PCR, UV-Visible spectroscopy, assay design.
  • Developed laboratory skills for young scientists through in-person instruction as well as production of educational videos during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Critiqued technical writing of students and provided meaningful feedback.

Research Associate 1

Prometic Biotherapeutics
Rockville
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Performed quality assurance for company working on the development of drug products from human blood plasma.
  • Designed and tested assays to determine contaminant and protein concentrations in mixed biological environments.
  • Worked internationally with head company in Laval, Quebec to validate analytical methods.
  • Gained GMP lab experience, FDA compliance experience.

Lab Technologist/Research Assistant

The Institute of Fluorescence, UMBC
Baltimore
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Produced bacterial lysing triangles using PVD in a vacuum dispositor.
  • Performed research using column chromatography, MAMEF, protein and DNA gels, organic synthesis.

Industrial Hygienist/Environmental Analyst

Air, Land & Water Engineering
Columbia
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Performed collection and detection of asbestos, lead and mold samples for clearance of remediation sites.
  • Completed detection and remediation of mold spores and fungal contaminants.

Education

PhD - Chemistry

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
05.2025

B.S. - Biochemistry

UMBC
05.2017

Skills

  • Sensor Design
  • Quality Assurance
  • 3D Modeling and Design
  • Microelectronics
  • Assay and probe design
  • LCMS, GCMS
  • qPCR
  • Optics
  • UV-Vis spectrophotometry
  • Fluorescence
  • Plasmonic characterization
  • Electroplating
  • Publication writing
  • HPLC, UHPLC
  • Proficient in:Python, R, Rust
  • SOP Writing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • cGMP
  • Data analysis
  • Laboratory management

Publications And Awards

  • Fluorophore-induced plasmonic current generation from aluminum nanoparticle films, Pierce, D. R., Bobbin, M., & Geddes, C. D., 2023, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 127, 2, 1126–1134
  • Fluorophore-induced plasmonic current generation from copper nanoparticle films, Pierce, D. R., Saha, L., & Geddes, C. D., 2024, ACS Omega
  • Fluorophore-Induced Plasmonic Current based Detection of Aqueous Fe3+ ions using a Turn-On Fluorescence Probe and Copper Nanoparticle Substrates, Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2024, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
  • Detection and Quantification of Aqueous DNA by Fluorophore-Induced Plasmonic Current, Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2024, MDPI Sensors
  • Fluorophore-Induced Plasmonic Current based Detection of Aqueous Al3+ ions using a Turn-On Fluorescence Probe and Copper Nanoparticle Substrates, Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2025, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
  • Detection and Quantification of Aqueous Proteins Directly and via Fluorescent Probe through the use of Fluorophore-Induced Plasmonic Current, Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2025, MDPI Biosensors
  • Mixed-Metal Fluorophore Induced Plasmonic Current, Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2025, Submitted, Journal TBD
  • The Impact of Distance dependance on Fluorophore Induced Plasmonic Current, Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2025, Submitted, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
  • Chemiluminescence Induced Plasmonic Current (CIPC), Pierce, D. R., & Geddes, C. D., 2025, Submitted, PCCP
  • 2024 UMBC Graduate Teaching Award for Advanced Labs – Biochemistry, 2024
  • 2025 UMBC Graduate Research Award, 2025

Presentations

  • Microwave Effects on Plasmonic Electricity, Pierce, D.; Le, V.; Geddes, C. D., UMBC Summer Undergraduate Research Festival, 2019
  • Chemiluminescence Induced Plasmonic Current, Pierce, D.; Geddes, C. D., UMBC Graduate Research Day, 2021
  • Chemiluminescence Induced Plasmonic Current, Pierce, D.; Geddes, C. D., Frontiers in Chemistry and Biology Interface Symposium, 2021
  • Mixed Metals films for Plasmonic Current Detection, Pierce, D.; Geddes, C. D., Materials Research Society Spring Symposium, Live Talk, 2022
  • Fluorophore Induced Plasmonic Current (FIPC) for the detection of aqueous Ions, Pierce, D.; Geddes, C. D., American Chemistry Society summer meeting, Live Talk, 2022
  • Fluorophore Induced Plasmonic Current (FIPC) for the detection of DNA and Proteins, Pierce, D.; Geddes, C. D., MARM spring, NYC, 2023
  • Fluorophore Induced Plasmonic Current (FIPC): for The Detection of Biological Species for The Purposes of Assay Development and Onsite Detection, Pierce, D.; Geddes, C. D., MRS Spring, Seattle, Live Talk, 2024

Personal Information

Citizenship: US Citizen

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Advanced Biochemistry Lab

UMBC
02.2019 - 05.2025

Research Associate 1

Prometic Biotherapeutics
06.2017 - 01.2019

Lab Technologist/Research Assistant

The Institute of Fluorescence, UMBC
03.2016 - 05.2017

Industrial Hygienist/Environmental Analyst

Air, Land & Water Engineering
01.2015 - 03.2016

PhD - Chemistry

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

B.S. - Biochemistry

UMBC

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