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Whitney Lewis

Oxford,NC

Summary


Motivated scientist with proven track record in research and development. Skilled in data analysis, experimental design, and advanced laboratory techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adapting to changing needs and delivering impactful solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist III/Senior Manager

Precision Biosciences
01.2022 - Current
  • Developing molecular assays and designing animal and in vitro experiments to characterize gene editing efficiency of the Arcus nuclease. Developing novel methods for isolation of specific cell types, and evaluation of DNA readouts, RNA and protein expression. Managing the day-to-day work of 2 research associates in the lab for multiple disease targets. Work on a wide variety of gene targets from ocular (AdRP, Diabetic Retinopathy), liver (PH1, HBV, HemB) and muscular disorders (DMD).

Scientist II

Precision Biosciences
01.2021 - 01.2022

Scientist I

Precision Biosciences
01.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Research Associate

Argos Therapeutics
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Performance of multi-color flow cytometry and cell sorting for phenotyping, viability, antigen expression and analysis of immune function to support phase ii and phase iii clinical trials for dendritic cell therapy in HIV and renal cancer carcinoma.

Scientist

Alphavax Human Vaccines
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Conducted alphavirus replicon vector design, development and characterization. Production of viral replicon particles and preclinical testing of new pipeline vaccines for Influenza and Breast Cancer programs utilizing molecular skills and immunological assays.

Education

MS - Physiology Minor: Biotechnology

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
08.1998

BS - Animal Science

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
12.1993

Skills

  • ddPCR assay design
  • Cell culture of primary and immortalized cells, cell transfection
  • ELISA/MSD assay development
  • DNA/RNA/Protein isolation
  • Development of novel assays/methods
  • Cell isolation/purification from tissue harvests
  • DNA cloning/construct design
  • RNA transcription/isolation/characterization
  • Western Blot and capillary electrophoresis (Abby system)
  • Protein purification
  • Flow cytometry and cell sorting

Timeline

Scientist III/Senior Manager

Precision Biosciences
01.2022 - Current

Scientist II

Precision Biosciences
01.2021 - 01.2022

Scientist I

Precision Biosciences
01.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Research Associate

Argos Therapeutics
01.2017 - 01.2020

Scientist

Alphavax Human Vaccines
01.2003 - 01.2010

MS - Physiology Minor: Biotechnology

NC State University

BS - Animal Science

NC State University

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