Devin Knece

Senior Associate Scientist @ Neomorph, Inc.

About

Experienced Scientific R&D Associate with a demonstrated history of working with fast paced, goal oriented, drug discovery teams. Skilled in high-throughput assay development and optimization, cell culture, in-vivo study development, flow cytometry, electronic data recording, and data analysis software such as GraphPad Prism and Spotfire. Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) focused in Biochemistry/ Chemistry from University of California, San Diego.

Country

United States

City

San Diego

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Molecular Biology, Research, Lifesciences, Microsoft Office, Cell Culture, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, PowerPoint, Molecular Cloning, RT-PCR, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Biomedical Engineering, Microscopy, Clinical Research, Chemistry, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Technical Writing

Experience

Senior Associate Scientist

Neomorph, Inc.

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Senior Scientist I

GNF

2020-4 - 2021-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

United States

Scientific Associate II

GNF

2017-3 - 2021-7 · 4 yrs 5 mos

San Diego, California

Scientific Associate I

GNF

2014-8 - 2017-3 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Laboratory Assistant/ Lab Coordinator

Scripps Research

2011-9 - 2014-7 · 2 yrs 11 mos

San Diego, CA

•Protein expression utilizing E.Coli, inducing site directed mutagenesis into wildtype plasmids, bacterial transformation, and large scale bacterial colony growth •Protein purification utilizing FPLC and SEC chromatography •Protein characterization utilizing activity assays •Primer design •Flow Cytometry (FACSCaliber, LSRII) •Nucleic acid amplification and extensive troubleshooting • Data entry and analysis using Excel and FlowJo programs •Kept detailed inventory and financial records of all animal colonies, utilized to set up experiments for lab members. •Managed animal colonies (i.e. breeding, weaning, genotyping, etc.) •Obtained animal blood and tissue samples for lab member analysis •Ordered lab supplies and contacted vendors for competitive pricing suited for the needs of the lab •Presentations of experimental results to given to senior scientific staff and UCSD fellowship staff. •Assisted in recruiting and interviewing student applicants.

Student Intern

Prometheus Laboratories Inc.

2011-6 - 2011-8 · 3 mos

San Diego, CA

•Provided support with multiple projects to aid in the development and optimization of new and previously validated immunoassays. •Participated in assay development and method qualifications that are applicable to other technologies. •Followed SOPs and recorded pertinent data in a controlled document/notebook. •Chromatographic Techniques such as FPLC, and UHPLC SEC. •Protein Labeling with fluorescent markers Alexa 488, and 532. •Gels (Reduced and Non Reduced) and Western Blot •Conducted data entry and analysis using Excel and Prism. •Prepared buffers and reagents according to protocols for small scale to large scale analysis. •Performed glassware and materials sterilization and sample preparations/aliquoting. •Provided support for lab safety and biohazard disposal. •Presentations of experimental results to given to senior scientific staff.