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Holly Debenham

San Diego,California

Summary

Highly motivated and dynamic associate scientist with a passion for scientific research and solving problems. Resourceful and adaptable individual with experience developing and conducting experiments. Successful in producing results, collaborating with others, and working independently.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Scientist

Molecular Assemblies Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Optimization of Fully Enzymatic Synthesis technology with both on bench experiments and liquid handling robots
  • Preparation and analysis of oligonucleotides using capillary electrophoresis, gel electrophoresis and next generation sequencing
  • Management and storage of enzymes and dNTP inventory across multiple projects
  • Root cause analysis of leading band and lagging band formation of DNA
  • Assist in the development of high throughput instruments to reach manufacturing goals

Research Associate

Molecular Assemblies Inc.
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conjugation of oligonucleotides to solid support
  • Assay development and optimization of conjugations
  • Managed enzyme and dNTP inventory across multiple locations
  • Trained new team members on existing assays and instruments
  • Kept a detailed record of experiments using an electronic notebook
  • Analyzed experiments and presented findings at weekly meetings

Chemistry R&D Intern

Molecular Assemblies Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assist in purification of nucleosides and nucleoside triphosphates using HPLC, FPLC, and LCMS
  • Analyze mass spectrometry data for further purification
  • Investigate the stability of nucleosides and nucleoside triphosphates
  • Organize, barcode and enter samples into new database system
  • Assist in the formulation of a patent

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry + ACS Certification

University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Ability to Work Independently
  • Assay Development
  • Electronic Lab Notebook Documentation
  • Time Management

Timeline

Associate Scientist

Molecular Assemblies Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Research Associate

Molecular Assemblies Inc.
07.2021 - 12.2022

Chemistry R&D Intern

Molecular Assemblies Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry + ACS Certification

University of California San Diego
Holly Debenham