# Adrianna Zepeda

> Sr. Product Development Engineer, Chemistry Development at Synthego Corporation

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/adriannazepeda

Experienced researcher with 5 years working in the biotechnology industry. Skilled in experimental design, project management, and wet lab techniques including HPLC, bioconjugation, oligonucleotide chemistry, and gene editing in mammalian cells.

## Work Experience
### Sr. Product Development Engineer @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2024 – Present

### Associate Scientist @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Product Research
*Cell culture experience of mammalian cells. 
*Apply chemistry knowledge to cell based assays for new products under development.
*Preparation of NGS libraries with quality evaluation. 
*High throughput NGS library preparation with the adaption of automation.
*Develop and execute project plans by coordinating with operations across various functional areas.
*Detailed, accurate and timely documentation of experimental procedures, data and analysis with Python/R .

### Associate Scientist @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Chemistry Research
*Apply the principles and techniques of chemistry to potential inventions, products and problems.
*Critically analyze, summarize, and report data generated from experiments, draw conclusions from experimental results and recommend and execute required follow-up actions with consideration of prior experimental findings (self and others) with minimal supervision.
*Facilitate and transfer research products to Manufacturing/Operations and create SOPs for newly developed products by ensuring all relevant technical information is incorporated into the appropriate documents.
*Maintain accountability for project success and results delivery. 
*Provide technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing.

### Sr. Research Associate @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Chemistry Research
*Design and implement experiments for modification of oligonucleotides.
*Operation of analytical instruments: HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis.
*Analyze and interpret experimental data.
*Work collaboratively and cross-functionally across internal groups.
Recognized as "Synthego Superstar" for month of November 2021

### Sr. Research Associate @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | CRISPRevolution
*Manage, mentor, and develop a growing team of laboratory associates responsible for the production
of CRISPR products and services.
*Uphold strict production and quality control processes to ensure incoming, in-process, and finished
goods materials meet all published specifications.
*Work with leads, managers, and other operations resources to address process improvements and
team development.

### Research Associate II @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | CRISPRevolution
Small scale high throughput oligonucleotide production including synthesis, deprotection, purification,
chromatography and lyophilization
*Troubleshooting and maintenance of instrument hardware.
*Exercised considerable judgment and took initiative required to resolve problems and make
recommendations.
* Experience with size exclusion chromatography.

### Research Associate I @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | CRISPRevolution
*Operate complex robotic systems to manage liquid product through a highly automated workflow.
*Perform assigned tasks using the established protocols and methods on the appropriate equipment
and within the given final specifications and timeline.
*Effectively communicate and coordinate with team members to assure the most efficient use of time
and resources.
*Experience with HPLC and LC/MS

### Laboratory Technician @ Synthego Corporation
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | CRISPRevolution
*Mix, store, and dispose of chemical solutions.
*Ensure laboratory products and supplies are maintained and stocked.
*Practice continuous improvement by contributing ideas and suggestions to new and existing processes

### Manager @ J.P Kempt
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018
* Adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing retail environment.
*Maintained a visible shop presence, splitting my time effectively between administrative responsibilities and guiding the employee and customer experience in real time.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adrianna-zepeda-0aa666175

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Last updated: 2026-03-29