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Joseph Finelli

Ashland,MA

Summary

Research and development scientist with a focus on in-vitro tissue model innovation and cell culture techniques. Skilled in conducting cell culture toxicology assessments for pharmaceuticals. Track record of delivering impactful research outcomes and advancing scientific knowledge.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist

MatTek (Sartorius)
Ashland, Massachusetts
07.2025 - Current
  • Lead research and development for EpiKidney in-vitro tissue model.
  • Worked on team for research and development of EpiLiver in-vitro tissue model.
  • Designed and conducted functional assay experiments designed to verify in-vitro tissue model function compared to in-vivo tissue.
  • Conducted experiments using advanced cell culture techniques and biological assays.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards project goals and collaborate on solutions.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and identify new areas of exploration.

Research Associate

MatTek Life Sciences
Ashland, Massachusetts
01.2022 - 07.2025

Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Columbia University
New York, NY
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Loyola University, Maryland
Baltimore, MD
06-2020

Skills

  • Spectrophotometry
  • Advanced cell culture and in vitro tissue culture
  • Functional assay design
  • Experiment protocol development
  • Experimental design
  • Data analytics
  • Immunological assays (ELISA)
  • RNA isolation, RT-qPCR
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and whole tissue staining
  • FACs
  • Western Blot
  • In-vitro tissue culture techniques (MTT, TEER, etc)
  • Toxicology

Papers, Posters, Publications

  • 1234

Timeline

Scientist

MatTek (Sartorius)
07.2025 - Current

Research Associate

MatTek Life Sciences
01.2022 - 07.2025

Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Loyola University, Maryland
Joseph Finelli