Michelle Huang

About

Chemist-turned-coder bringing precision and creativity to HTML & CSS web design. I craft clean, functional websites that turn ideas into polished, user-friendly pages.

Experience

• Senior Research Associate · Terray Therapeutics2025-01-01 – 2025-09-01

  -Expanded Terray’s hit discovery space by 1.67 billion small molecules through the enablement of sulfonamide (18 million) and benzimidazole chemistry (1.49 billion) onto Terray’s solid-phase platform. -Distinguished Terray’s platform through the enablement of sulfonamide as it unlocked 4,000 building blocks that are inaccessible to traditional DEL platform. -Optimized reaction performance by designing iterative experiments informed by mechanistic insights, improving yields, substrate scope, and functional group compatibility. -Validated DNA tagging and reaction reproducibility, ensuring accurate sequence performance prior to scale-up. -Accelerated high throughput production by scaling up single-well reactions to 1536 reactions (16-plate-build) using BRAVO automated liquid handlers. -Institutionalized chemistry workflows by authoring SOPs, coordinating cross-functional adoption, and presenting technical updates to executive leadership and production teams. -Monitored and analyzed reaction outcomes using LCMS, HPLC, NMR, and fluorescent microscopy.

• Research Associate · Terray Therapeutics2023-07-01 – 2025-01-01
• General Chemistry CHEM 120 Lab TA · Occidental College2023-01-01 – 2023-07-01

  -Facilitated laboratory experiments for up to 20 students per session, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and providing guidance to enhance comprehension and skill development. -Graded laboratory reports and assignments, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement while adhering to course grading policies.

• Electrochemical Reduction of Cytochrome P450--Undergraduate Research Fellow · Occidental College2023-01-01 – 2023-07-01

  -Assisted in the synthesis of a specialized "linker"molecule to enable the electrochemical reduction of Cytochrome P450, serving as a molecular engineering tool in the lab setting. -Conducted extensive literature reviews to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and research in Cytochrome P450, incorporating this knowledge into the development of full synthesis. -Designed and executed experiments to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and stability of air/light-sensitive intermediates, utilizing a range of analytical techniques and tools such as NMR.

• Resident Advisor · Occidental College2021-08-01 – 2023-07-01

  -Managed 80+ first-year residents during the post-COVID period, providing round-the-clock support for their transition back to campus. -Organized and budgeted various social events to foster a strong dorm community, creating opportunities for residents to connect and engage. -Coordinated and facilitated semester meetings with a large group of 20-40 residents, fostering open communication and addressing any concerns or issues. -Managed building administrative duties, including incident reports, maintenance reports, and duty reports, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining a safe and welcoming living environment for all residents.

• Peer Chemistry Tutor · Occidental College2021-08-01 – 2023-07-01

  -Developed personalized study plans and utilized interactive teaching strategies to improve student comprehension and performance in chemistry. -Adapted tutoring techniques based on student progress, providing ongoing support through email and problem set reviews. -Collaborated with faculty to identify student needs and enhance tutoring resources for more effective learning.

• Electromechanical Reshaping of Rabbit Cornea--NIH Funded Undergraduate Research Fellow · Occidental College2020-06-01 – 2023-07-01

  -Spearheaded the development of electromechanical medical devices (cornea reshaping lenses) and conducted in-laboratory experiments to pioneer a new vision corrective treatment. -Applied knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry to synthesize pH-sensitive dyes to produce novel materials for quantitative pH mapping of cornea tissue. -Developed and implemented cutting-edge methods for the quantification of cornea transparency, leveraging expertise in UV-Vis spectrophotometry to establish accurate and reliable techniques. -Trained and onboarded new team members, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their successful integration and contributions.

• Student for Equity and Advocacy in Science -PROMISE Project · Occidental College2020-09-01 – 2021-05-01

  -Designed and implemented a summer program to expand STEM education access for underrepresented groups. -Developed marketing materials and conducted outreach to drive engagement and participation. -Secured funding, coordinated logistics, and researched best practices to ensure program success and sustainability.

• Advising Center Student Assistant · Occidental College2019-11-01 – 2021-05-01

  -Developed and executed a social media strategy, increasing engagement by 600% and expanding outreach. -Coordinated and led college readiness and academic success workshops for first-generation and underrepresented students. -Created and maintained Occidental’s Pre-Law Advising webpage on the official website using Drupal Content Management System (CMS) to provide a comprehensive resource for students seeking guidance on their legal career paths.

• Student Consultant, R&D Electrical Engineering · Open Avenues Career Pathways2023-02-01 – 2023-04-01

  -Demonstrated proficiency in digital and logic circuit components, specifically in LTSpice, to conduct a comparative analysis of PFM and PWM power regulators by creating a circuit that generates a time-variating signal. -Collaborated with an experienced Project Leader to validate project concepts and formulate designs for optimization. -Presented a technical report documenting the project background, materials used for analysis, and simulation results for both PWM and PFM signal generators.

Education

• Occidental CollegeBachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry

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