Michael Lavallee
About Michael Lavallee
Michael Lavallee is a Scientist I specializing in Large Scale Purification, currently employed at Generate Biomedicines. He has extensive experience in protein purification and expression, having previously worked at EMD Serono, Inc. for several years in various roles.
Work at Generate Biomedicines
Michael Lavallee currently holds the position of Scientist I in Large Scale Purification at Generate Biomedicines. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to the development of purification processes for protein drug candidates. His role involves utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of large-scale protein purification.
Previous Experience at EMD Serono, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Michael Lavallee worked at EMD Serono, Inc. for a total of five years. He served as Scientist I - Protein Purification from 2021 to 2023, Associate Scientist I - Protein Purification from 2018 to 2021, and Research Associate II - Protein Purification/Expression from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved hands-on experience in protein purification and expression, contributing to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Lavallee earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Bates College. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in developing robust and scalable downstream processes for protein drug candidates. He is proficient in transient mammalian transfections, protein labeling, and digests, as well as various analytical techniques for protein characterization.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Michael possesses extensive technical skills in utilizing Hamilton and Tecan liquid handlers for automated high-throughput purification and expression. He is skilled in using AKTA instruments and Unicorn software for protein purification. Additionally, he is experienced in analytical techniques such as HPLC-SEC, HIC, and CE-SDS, which are essential for protein characterization.