Reagan Cleversey
SauveBio
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Driven biotechnology professional with expertise in multicolor flow cytometry, biochemical assay development, and nanoparticle conjugation. Proven ability to troubleshoot and enhance experimental workflows through collaboration, flexibility, and technical proficiency, ensuring consistent and reproducible results in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Biotechnology Intern
1 Year 2 Months- Executed high-parameter flow cytometry experiments using BD FACSymphony S6 and Attune NxT instruments to characterize extracellular vesicles and mammalian cell populations.
- Developed expertise in multicolor flow cytometry, including antibody panel optimization, compensation, gating strategies, instrument quality control, and FlowJo data analysis.
- Supported extracellular vesicle immunology research by isolating, characterizing, and analyzing EV populations using advanced cytometric techniques.
- Cultured and maintained seven mammalian cell lines while ensuring experimental consistency through sterile technique and standardized laboratory protocols.
- Collaborated across multidisciplinary research teams to troubleshoot assays, optimize workflows, and deliver reproducible experimental data in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with safety regulations and quality standards during laboratory operations.
- Coordinated supply inventory management to support uninterrupted research activities and resource availability.
Chemistry Specialist
1 Year 1 Month- Applied expertise in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and scientific literature to identify errors, provide evidence-based feedback, and support AI model benchmarking.
- Evaluated and validated AI-generated chemistry and biochemistry content for scientific accuracy, logical reasoning, and technical completeness to improve large language model performance.
- Performed structured quality assurance and expert review using standardized evaluation frameworks, ensuring consistency, reproducibility, and high-quality scientific outputs.
- Leveraged prompt engineering and human-in-the-loop evaluation methodologies to assess model performance across advanced chemistry and life science tasks.
- Utilized R to organize, analyze, and visualize evaluation data, automate workflows, and support data-driven decision making throughout AI research projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and AI researchers on projects for a leading AI laboratory, communicating complex scientific concepts through clear technical documentation.
- Contributed to the development of more reliable AI systems for scientific applications by combining computational analysis with domain expertise in chemistry and biotechnology.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
2 Years 8 Months- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects
- Assisted in designing and implementing experimental protocols for data collection
- Trained new student researchers on laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Contributed to grant writing efforts, enhancing funding opportunities for projects.
- Participated in weekly research meetings, providing insights on project progress and challenges.
- Maintained detailed records or all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed
- Streamlined data collection processes for improved accuracy and efficiency in research activities.
- Synthesized gold nanoparticles using the sodium citrate reduction/Turkevitch-Frens method and optimized their size and purity using pH, temperature, and reaction parameters
- Characterized colloidal particles via UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering, Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
- Conducted and characterized over 50+ syntheses of metal-ligand complexes, optimizing yield and purity to ensure plate-like crystals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Skills
Flow cytometry applications (Cell Cycle
Apoptosis & Viability
Multiplex Bead
Phospho-Flow)
Immunological assays (ELISA
Western
Flow Cytometry)
Cell culture expertise (Mammalian
Adherent and Nonadherent)
RNA isolation and analysis (RT
RT-qPCR
RNA-seq)
Electrophoresis methods (Agarose gel
PAGE
SDS-PAGE)
Chromatography techniques (Affinity
SEC
HIC)
HPLC and LC-mS techniques
Mass spectroscopy experience
Biochemical assay design
Microscopy techniques (Fluorescence
UV
SEM
TEM
AFM)
R
C++
Mol*
Python
MATLAB
OriginLab
ChemDraw
ImageJ
PyMOL
Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis Toolbook)
Instrument Calibration
Pipetting & Micropipetting techniques
Good laboratory practices
Enzyme assays development
Accomplishments
- Simmons University Dean’s List: 2022-2024, 2026
- Awarded Simmons 2023 SURPASs Research Fellowship for proposal: "Investigating Novel Systems for Chelation Therapy in Neurodegenerative Diseases."
- Honored with American Chemical Society’s 2024 Norris-Richards Award for significant contributions in research: "Exploring Interactions Between Ligand-Bound Lanthanide Complexes and Gold Nanoparticles"
- “Exploring Interactions Between Ligand-Bound Lanthanide Complexes and Gold Nanoparticles.” The Nucleus, ACS Northeastern Section, March 2025.
- “Synthesizing a Novel Targeted Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery System.” Poster, NSCRC 2024, Tufts University.
Certification
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (Certified, 2022 - Present)
- Good Clinical Practice Training (2025)
- NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education, Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (selected modules), (2026)
- Microsoft Learn, AI Fundamentals Learning Path (2026)
- Google Cloud Skills Boost, Generative AI Learning Path (2026)
- Posit Academy, R Programming and tidyverse courses (2026)
- National Cancer Institute, Genomics Data Science Training Modules (2026)
- FDA Learning Portal, Drug Development, GMP, Quality Systems Modules (2026)
Timeline
Biotechnology Intern
SauveBio
03.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Chemistry Specialist
Mercor
02.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Simmons University
10.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
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