Nathan Kemmerer
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Passionate research scientist, experienced with iPSC differentiation, adherent, and suspension culture. Strong background in statistics and data scientific approaches to analysis of high-dimensional data sets. Seeking opportunities to focus on utilization of molecular biological tools and techniques for drug product development and characterization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Research Associate 2
UCSD Health
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained 20+ iPSC and ESC stem cell lines for use in 2D and 3D differentiations
- Utilized molecular cloning techniques to create genetic constructs to genetically modify stem cells
- Transfected stem cells
- Differentiated stem cells via organoids or in 2D into retinal cell types (RGCs, photoreceptors, RPE, Muller glia, etc.)
- Analyzed scRNA-seq data with R/Bioconductor packages
- Managed inventory
Research Scientist
Bayer
Berkeley, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked on a cell culture team in a cGMP environment to produce antibody DS for clinical trials
- Prepared bioreactors for small-scale experiments (1-10L) and expanded cells from vial thaw through harvest
- Independently performed experiments studying differentiation of iPSC into hematopoietic stem cells and NK cells in EB system
Junior Specialist
CE-CERT
Riverside, CA
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Extended application of CELF process to liquefaction of lignin polyurethanes for recyclable bioplastics
- Determined optimal conditions for the partial fractionation of hemp for inclusion into hempcrete
- Arranged the purchase of a Silverson high-shear homogenizer for use in emulsion experimentation
Lead Cosmetics Scientist
Attravere Cosmetics (Startup)
Riverside, CA
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Learned how to develop emulsion-based beauty products independently over the course of a year
- Hand-selected each 100% bio-based ingredient and supplier
- Successfully developed base lotion formula from which a product line was created
Laboratory Technician
Attravere Essential Oils
Riverside, CA
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Operated supercritical carbon dioxide extractor, rotary evaporator, and short-path distillation apparatus
- Optimized extractor and distillation operation conditions and developed SOPs for future employees
- Incorporated some oils into cosmetics and others I developed as oils for sale themselves
Education
Master of Science - Bioprocess Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2019
Skills
- Cell culture (iPSC, retinal cell types, CHO, NK)
- Bioreactor setup/operation/sampling
- Cellular differentiation via 2D and 3D culture systems
- Suspension and adherent culture
- Single-cell bioinformatics
- Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Quality by Design (QbD)
- Data Science
- R and MATLAB
- Project Management
Leadership
- Founded "Ideal Solutions Tutoring" to provide a much-needed service to my community
- Founded "Faux Real Foods" to spread awareness of environmental and health impacts of meat and dairy
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Research Associate 2
UCSD Health
09.2022 - Current
Research Scientist
Bayer
07.2021 - 07.2022
Laboratory Technician
Attravere Essential Oils
05.2019 - 10.2019
Junior Specialist
CE-CERT
01.2019 - 11.2019
Lead Cosmetics Scientist
Attravere Cosmetics (Startup)
01.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Bioprocess Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
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