BALY SOW
Montréal,Quebec
Summary
Experienced biotechnology development specialist with expertise in process improvement, assay systems enhancement, and automation in lab environments. Proven ability to improve workflow reliability and support manufacturing readiness through detailed documentation and collaboration. Skilled in aligning technical execution with business goals and driving sustainable improvements in fast-paced laboratory environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Development Associate
Nomic Bio
Montreal, QC
12.2025 - Current
- Direct development strategies for major manufacturing programs to meet business objectives.
- Enhance assay-platforms for improved throughput and cost management.
- Resolve workflow issues and established QC frameworks to enhance process robustness.
- Present strategic data-driven recommendations and represent Manufacturing Development in cross-functional and external discussions.
Process Development Associate
Nomic Bio
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Resolved complex assay variability and automation integration issues through root-cause analysis, driving sustainable process improvements.
- Led cross-functional improvement projects that increased throughput, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while supporting automation adoption.
- Executed scale-up campaigns and validation experiments to facilitate successful long-term manufacturing expansion.
- Prepared technical reports, risk assessments, and process evaluations to inform critical development decisions.
Laboratory Operations Analyst
Nomic Bio
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Independently ran immunoassay campaigns, reagent validation, and pilot process trials in a fast-paced development environment.
- Analyzed experimental performance and presented findings, trends, and recommendations to development, operations, and QA teams.
- Troubleshot controls, automation errors, and assay signal variability to restore workflow performance.
- Ensured core instruments and workflows remained operational through preventative maintenance and daily support.
Research Assistant
CellCarta
Montreal, QC
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Processed PBMC samples and genetic material for immunology studies, ensuring compliance with GLP/GCP standards to support reliable research outcomes.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for various clinical studies.
- Developed Elispot workflows to enhance laboratory processing efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to develop research protocols and documentation.
Laboratory Analyst
Medical Laboratory Bio24
Dakar, SN
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Conducted blood collection and laboratory testing in hematology, biochemistry, and blood typing to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry - Human Genomics
University of Montreal
Montreal, QC12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biopharmaceutical Sciences - Genomics
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06-2017
International Baccalaureate -
West African College of The Atlantic
Dakar, SN06-2013
Skills
- Strategic process development, platform optimization and scale-up
- Cross-functional team collaboration, project leadership and resource planning
- Experimental design, assay optimization, troubleshooting and process quality control
- Automation-ready workflow design and scalable method development
- Data interpretation, QC metrics analysis, data analysis tools and basic statistics
- Technical documentation and SOP development, lab compliance, regulatory compliance & safety practices
- Laboratory techniques: cytometry, mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, molecular cloning, DNA extraction
- Strong computational proficiency (Excel, FlowJo, LIMS, Python, R, data analysis tools)
- First Aid & CPR certified
Accomplishments
Led development work supporting the scale-up of Nomic’s nELISA protein panel from 300-plex to 1000-plex.
Publications
- NELISA: a high-throughput, high-plex platform enables quantitative profiling of the inflammatory secretome, Nature Methods, 11/07/25
- The CD36-PPARγ Pathway in Metabolic Disorders, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 05/21/18
Volunteer Experience
- Personal Support Worker, CHSLD - Montreal, QC | 2020
Supported elderly patients with daily care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Vice-President, Internal and Cultural Affairs, The International, University of Ottawa | 2015–2017
Helped coordinate events and cultural programming for an international student community.
- Volunteer, Centre L'ABRI for Children with Disabilities - Dakar, Senegal | 2011–2013
Led recreational and gardening activities and created a nationwide mosquito-net donation campaign.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Development Associate
Nomic Bio
12.2025 - Current
Process Development Associate
Nomic Bio
04.2023 - 12.2025
Laboratory Operations Analyst
Nomic Bio
12.2021 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
CellCarta
12.2020 - 03.2021
Laboratory Analyst
Medical Laboratory Bio24
12.2017 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Biochemistry - Human Genomics
University of Montreal
Bachelor of Science - Biopharmaceutical Sciences - Genomics
University of Ottawa
International Baccalaureate -
West African College of The Atlantic