• Lead the development of new organic materials. Worked with cross-functional teams to plan experimental strategy, evaluate milestones, costs and risks, and prioritize projects and resources within the R&D Department.

• Managed contract research projects with third parties (CROs).

• Assisted the IP Department in identifying potential IP opportunities.

• Designed organic materials for energy storage, such as polymers with high permittivity and resistivity. Developed effective synthetic routes to access them, and characterization methods to evaluate their properties. Lead molecular modeling and crystal engineering projects.

• Provided technical and management guidance and prioritization for the Chemistry and Characterization Groups, and Manufacturing Department.

Vector Laboratories is a biotechnology company specialized in non-isotopic detection systems for biological and medical sciences.

• Research and development in the field of biological detection and labeling (e.g. enzymatic and

fluorescent immunoassays, biotin-avidin systems).

• Optimization and troubleshooting of existing products (for in-house users and external customers).

• Development of new products (antifade mounting media, colorimetric substrates).