Cassandra Reese, Ph.D.
About Cassandra Reese, Ph.D.
Cassandra Reese, Ph.D., is a Process Development Scientist currently employed at Singular Genomics in San Diego, California. She has a strong background in polymer science and engineering, with previous roles at Roswell Biotechnologies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and The University of Southern Mississippi.
Current Role at Singular Genomics
Cassandra Reese, Ph.D., serves as a Process Development Scientist at Singular Genomics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on optimizing processes related to genomic technologies. Her expertise in surface chemistry and advanced characterization techniques contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the field of genomics. Based in San Diego, California, she has been instrumental in advancing the company's capabilities in process development.
Previous Experience at Roswell Biotechnologies
Prior to her current role, Cassandra worked at Roswell Biotechnologies as a Scientist in Surface Chemistry from 2020 to 2021. During her 10-month tenure in San Diego County, California, she contributed to projects that involved surface modification and characterization, enhancing the understanding of surface interactions in biotechnological applications.
Education and Expertise in Polymer Science
Cassandra earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Polymer Science and Engineering from The University of Southern Mississippi, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of San Diego, completed in 2014. This academic foundation supports her proficiency in advanced surface characterization techniques and process optimization methodologies.
Research Experience and Internships
Cassandra has a diverse research background, including a role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she completed a Ph.D. Research Internship at CSIRO in 2018 for two months in Australia. Her experience also includes participation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) NRT Fellowship from 2016 to 2019, which provided her with further research opportunities and collaboration in the scientific community.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Cassandra possesses strong technical skills in Lean Six Sigma and Design of Experiments, which are essential for process optimization. She is proficient in both Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing technologies. Her expertise extends to advanced surface chemistry techniques, including click chemistry and bioconjugation, as well as surface characterization methods such as Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS).