Luke Pothen

• Execute CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing processes in ISO 7/ISO 5 cleanrooms, ensuring strict adherence to cGMP and GDP standards
• Coordinate with QA/QC to manage timely sample handoffs, batch documentation, and compliance audits
• Record and track batch data to maintain data integrity and traceability; contributed to zero deviation performance

Routinely participated in gowning evaluations and personnel plating; supported seamless collaboration across QA/QC/Production teams

• Led multi-state youth coordination initiatives for 200+ attendees; strengthened communication across regional teams
• Built engagement strategy that improved virtual reach by over 35% using targeted content and scheduling

• Assisted in developing a neural network using DeepLabCut to detect and track gait movement underwater for rehabilitation research.
• Applied data analysis techniques to improve research quality, resulting in a 20% increase in data collection accuracy and 15% improvement in analysis rate.
• Secured a $500 Undergraduate Student Research and Innovation Seed Grant, used to enhance lab capabilities and experiment depth.
• Contributed to research documentation, testing protocol adjustments, and collaborative lab meetings.

• Oversaw 3 pool sites and a team of 10+ lifeguards to enforce safety protocols and site readiness
• Created and maintained safety documentation; enforced daily compliance and responded to emergent issues with clarity

• Helped set up and operate pop-up clinics; ensured documentation compliance for 1,168 patients
• Assisted with sterilization, setup, and service coordination under time-sensitive, high-impact conditions