Mariah Pedroza
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in team management and strategic goal attainment, adept at streamlining processes and consistently meeting high standards. Expertise in aligning team efforts with organizational objectives to drive success and enhance productivity. Known for a collaborative work style that fosters teamwork and innovation, coupled with a commitment to achieving excellence. Passionate about empowering teams to reach their full potential while delivering exceptional results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Biochemist 3- Group Leader
Eurofins PSS at Eli Lilly
11.2022 - Current
- Optimize laboratory workflows and project activities to guarantee timely completion of scientific studies aligned with client expectations.
- Serve as key technical liaison for client sponsors, articulating project updates, timelines, and study outcomes.
- Supervise and plan workflows for team of laboratory scientists and assessing progress to facilitate efficient project execution.
- Analyze operational gaps and execute lean process enhancements to optimize team productivity and laboratory throughput.
- Enhance collaboration across scientists, project teams, and external stakeholders to meet established project deliverables.
- maintain adherence of laboratory operations to quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Conduct high-throughput purification of complex biologics such as heteromabs, VHHs, Fc fusions, antigens, Fabs, and monoclonal antibodies.
Biochemist 1
Eurofins PSS at Eli Lilly
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Execute high-throughput monoclonal antibody purification via affinity chromatography and size exclusion chromatography.
- Purify antigen and protein molecules via immobilized metal affinity chromatography and ion exchange chromatography.
- Perform analytical protein analysis techniques for antibody characterization such as SDS-Page gel, 280, analytical size exclusion chromatography via HPLC (Agilent 1209 Infinity II system).
- Collaborate with cross functional scientists and communicate scientific results with project teams.
Process Development and Production Intern
Emergent BioSolutions
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Perform a wide variety of tasks in the laboratory, including autoclaving, material supply management, lab organization, waste treatment and removal, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and buffer formulation.
- Make detailed observations while maintaining an accurate, detailed logbook and notebook.
- Execute various laboratory assays such as ELISAs and Western Blots to support cell line development team.
- Work with both upstream and downstream laboratory staff to plan, prepare, and summarize protocols for upcoming scientific studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
California State University San Marcos
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Budget management for employee activities
- Mentoring and collaboration skills
- Relationship building in teams
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Lieu R, Yang X, Pedroza J. M, et al. Difficult-to-express antigen generation through a co-expression and disassociation methodology. Biotechnol. Prog. 2-24; 40(2):e3416. doi:10.1002/btpr.3416
Timeline
Biochemist 3- Group Leader
Eurofins PSS at Eli Lilly
11.2022 - Current
Process Development and Production Intern
Emergent BioSolutions
09.2021 - 09.2021
Biochemist 1
Eurofins PSS at Eli Lilly
01.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
California State University San Marcos