Stephanie Soderberg
South San Francisco,CA
Summary
Resourceful and results-driven scientist with over ten years of bench laboratory experience in biotechnology product development (hardware, reagents, and pharmaceuticals). Adept in experimental planning, execution, analysis, data interpretation, and creating actionable strategies. Skilled in molecular assays, animal handling, and tissue processing for immunological assays. Proficient in working with high throughput screening assays and automated liquid handling systems. Outgoing team player comfortable with collaborating with multiple levels within organization to meet strict deadlines. Passionate about identifying process and quality of life improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Engineer III, Systems Design
Thermo Fisher Scientific
South San Francisco, California
08.2021 - Current
- Lead global internal Electronic Lab Notebook initiative
- Created and prioritized system requirements with key stakeholders, assessed industry providers against use case, coordinated Division sandbox evaluation of top systems, verified provider capabilities and assessed technical gaps in system performance, evaluated business risk, measured process efficiency productivity savings.
- Collaborated with Sourcing and Procurement, Legal, and R&D leaders for project deliverables (DPA, MSA, SOW)
- Communicated project updates to all levels of the organization
- Influenced company wide internal R&D process change
- Provided technical support for development of digital PCR product portfolio.
- Executed Verification and Validation studies supporting successful Research Use Only (RUO) launch of following products under strict timelines:
- QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System
- QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR Software v6.0
- QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR Software v6.1
- Suggested actionable improvements to manage project risk.
Scientist III, R&D Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific
South San Francisco, California
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes. Executed analytical validation studies for the RUO and FDA EUA release following products:
- TaqMan SARS-CoV-2, FluA, FluB RT-PCR Assay Kit (https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/A47701)
- TaqCheck SARS-CoV-2 Fast PCR Assay Kit (https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/A50914)
- TaqMan SARS-CoV-2 Fast PCR Combo Kit 2.0
- TaqMan SARS-CoV-2 RNase P Assay 2.0 Kit
- Developed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to automate quality control process for sample prep on KingFisher Flex, Increasing throughput by 60% and ergonomics of lab operators
- Lead business unit-wide effort to adopt Laboratory Management System with Electronic Lab Notebooks:
- Created system requirements, documented system risk, built implementation plan, aligned key stakeholders
Sr Research Associate, Immunobiology
Sutro Biopharma
South San Francisco, California
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Automated cell-based reporter assays for high-throughput screening efforts of possible drug candidates using liquid handler BioMek FXp
- Analyzed experimental data using statistical software programs (Prism) and documented reports for internal meetings, external partner meetings, and regulatory body submission
- Developed hardware performance re-qualification protocols for flow cytometer instrumentation and protocols for sample preparation
- Trained flow cytometer operators and consulted in multi-parameter panel design
- Developed immuno-oncology multi-parameter flow panels for $30M cytokine programs in collaboration with Merck
- Experienced in troubleshooting and maintenance of BD LSR-II, Canto-II, Fortessa, and Attune NxT flow cytometers
- Implemented newest technologies to increase flow cytometry throughput and analysis
- Planned and executed of multiple cross-functional immunological studies involving human primary and/or cultured tumor cells including but not limited to: BiTE cell killing, cell binding, ADC primary and secondary cell killing, Caspase 3/7 luminescence, and ELISA
- Awarded 2019 Collaboration Excellence Award
Research Associate, Immunobiology
Sutro Biopharma
South San Francisco, CA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Supported functional, cross-disciplinary research teams to discover, validate, and evaluate Sutro's extensive pipeline of novel antibody targets and therapeutics
- Tested and characterized antibody drug conjugates, bispecifics, and cytokine product concepts through complex functional assays and flow cytometry analysis
- Expertise in blood and tissue processing, including isolation of specific cell types (CD8+ T Cells, Monocytes, T Regulatory Cells, etc) through magnetic bead separation, both manually and on the MACS automated cell separator
- Analyzed experimental data using statistical software programs (Prism) to accurately report conclusions and prepare reports for internal and external meetings
- Effectively communicated and presented scientific findings at internal project meetings
Autism Behavior Therapist
Social Dynamics
Bay Area, California
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent undesired behaviors.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
Research Specialist II
Emory University
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Guided technical programs and administrative activities in research settings and integrated quality assurance and safety programs.
- Managed procurement of general laboratory supplies and immunology reagents through Emory Express online ordering system
- Developed flow cytometry and cell sorting panels to investigate adaptive and innate immune responses with Plasmodium knowlesi infection in rhesus macaques, specifically co-stimulatory abilities of cell types and scavenger receptor expression on monocytes and neutrophils
- Communicated outcomes and results of research to sponsors: National Institutes of Health (NIH) and United States Department of Defense (DoD).
- Trained in handling of non-human primates
Lab Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Research Specialist
University of California, Davis
Davis, California
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Supervised and managed daily activities of laboratory team consisting of 11 researchers, graduate students and post-docs.
- Managed all laboratory regulatory paperwork including: Institutional Review Board (IRBs), Biological Use Authorizations (BUAs), and safety documentation for laboratory personnel
- Trained new incoming researchers
- Coordinated, conducted, and processed samples from two research studies involving human participants
- Collected and processed whole blood samples collected from human and mouse subjects for immunological studies
- Presented novel research at University of California Bioengineering Symposium
Research Associate
University of California, Davis
Davis, California
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Gathered, arranged and molecular biology research data
- Trained new incoming researchers
- Efficient in Western Blots, PCR, and cell culture techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 09.2012 - 07.2015
MBA -
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 03.2022 - Current
Skills
- Flow Cytometry
Certification
Customer & Product Requirements Development Training Course, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Timeline
Customer & Product Requirements Development Training Course, Thermo Fisher Scientific
04-2022
MBA -
University of California - Davis
03.2022 - Current
Design for Six Sigma in R&D: Statistical Methods for Product & Process Excellence Training Program, Thermo Fisher Scientific
02-2022
Engineer III, Systems Design
Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2021 - Current
Scientist III, R&D Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2020 - 08.2021
Comprehensive Course in Flow Cytometry, University of California, Davis
07-2019
Sr Research Associate, Immunobiology
Sutro Biopharma
09.2018 - 09.2020
Research Associate, Immunobiology
Sutro Biopharma
09.2017 - 09.2018
Autism Behavior Therapist
Social Dynamics
04.2017 - 09.2017
Research Specialist II
Emory University
12.2015 - 03.2017
Lab Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Research Specialist
University of California, Davis
07.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California - Davis
09.2012 - 07.2015
Research Associate
University of California, Davis
06.2010 - 05.2014
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