3322 Brittan Ave. #12 Phone (650) 200-6734 San Carlos, CA 94070 kharrismail@gmail.com Kathleen A. Harris

EDUCATION B.S. Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 2007 LABORATORY SKILLS • Enzymology • ELISA Assays • Immunotiter Assays • Assay Development • IQ/OQ/PQ Experience

• Protein Purification • SDS PAGE • Bacterial Cell Culture • Tissue Cell Culture • Cell Based Bioassays

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry

• 2D Electrophoresis • HPLC • Western Blot

GENERAL SKILLS Interpersonal Skills Clear and comprehensive listening and communication skills Ability to tailor communication of highly technical information to the appropriate level for a range of audience types, from scientists to management. Organizational Skills Proven ability to maintain a highly organized workspace Adept at improving logistics of multi-step processes Computer Skills Competent with Windows, Macintosh, Unix, and Linux operating systems Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and OpenOffice Suite Knowledge of Gen5, Mind Manager, Softmax Pro, Unicorn, ChemStation and Intuit QuickBooks Experience using Design Expert, SigmaPlot, Spotfire, JMP, and QS/1 Data Systems software applications PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Associate: Home & Personal Care Applications, April 2012 – present Research Associate: Enzyme Market Development, February 2012 – April 2012 Research Assistant: Enzyme Market Development, March 2011 – February 2012 Research Assistant: Fabric & Household Care: Applications, November 2009 – March 2011 DuPont Industrial Biosciences, Palo Alto, CA (*contracted through Lab Support Nov. 2009 – Mar. 2010) Protein Purification and method optimization for Defenz® project Physical biochemistry, protein quantitation by RP-HPLC, colorimetric assays, and N analysis Enzyme Activity Assays, Enzyme Kinetic Charaterization Experiment design, planning, and scheduling Experience as PASS Team representative for F&HC and EMD (i.e. Safety & Health) Microswatch, Bench-top and full-scale cleaning performance and enzyme dissolution studies for F&HC Applications Cleaning Applications Method (CAM) documentation and training of China Applications team members FHC Applications data visualization using Spotfire Assistant Biologist I (*previous title: Research Associate I), September 2008 – July 2009 Merck, Boulder, CO (*previously Insmed Therapeutic Proteins) Immunotiter & ELISA Assays analyzing Clinical Serum Samples from Phase I & II Clinical Trials ELISA Assay Development and Optimization for new protein based drug products and intermediate proteins SDS-PAGE Gel Electrophoresis; 2D Electrophoresis; Western Blot Mammalian Tissue Cell Culture; Cell based Bioassays; Octet QK Assays Diagnostic Assay Specialist, March 2008 – August 2008 Kelly Scientific, Fort Collins, CO (*contracted with Aspen BioPharma) ELISA Assay analyzing Clinical Serum Samples on-site in Hospital Laboratories for Clinical Trial of Diagnostic Assay Pharmacy Technician, February 2003 – September 2008 McKesson Automation, Fort Collins, CO; Centre Pharmacy, Fort Collins, CO; SSBMFC Pharmacy, Santa Barbara,CA Worked in several pharmacy settings as a technician while completing coursework necessary for admission to

Pharmacy School. Subsequently chose to pursue a career in laboratory science. Nursing Administration Asst., October 2002 – December 2002 Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA Education Specialist, April 2002 – August 2002 Girls Incorporated, Santa Barbara, CA Forestry Aide, June 2001 – September 2001 U.S. Forest Service, Santa Barbara, CA