Aaron Friend

Aaron Friend has a diverse work experience spanning multiple positions and industries. Aaron is currently working as a Quality Control Engineer at GenMark Diagnostics since February 2023. Before that, they held the role of Senior Quality Engineer at Proof Diagnostics, Inc. from February 2022 to January 2023.

Prior to their role at Proof Diagnostics, Inc., Aaron worked at GenMark Diagnostics from 2017 to 2022 in various roles. Aaron started as a Quality Control Specialist I, where they conducted routine QC testing and formulated testing solutions. Aaron then progressed to the position of Research Associate I, where they worked with cross-functional teams and carried out experiments to address product performance issues. Aaron was later promoted to the role of Research Associate II, where they played a crucial role in developing validation plans and reports for IQ, OQ, and PQ. Finally, they served as a Sr. Research Associate, contributing to the long-term goals of the company.

Before their employment in the diagnostics industry, Aaron worked at Harvey Mudd College as a Grader and Student Researcher from 2015 to 2017. Aaron also gained research experience as a Research Intern at the American Museum of Natural History in 2016.

Additionally, Aaron has entrepreneurial experience as a Personal Tutor, where they worked independently from 2010 to 2014.

Overall, Aaron Friend has a strong background in quality control, research, and cross-functional collaboration within the diagnostics industry, as well as experience in education and research from their time at Harvey Mudd College and the American Museum of Natural History.

Aaron Friend completed their Bachelor's Degree in Biology, General from Harvey Mudd College, where they attended from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, they attended Carlsbad High School from 2009 to 2013 to complete their High School education. There is no specific field of study mentioned for their high school education.