Nadine Balcorta

Nadine Balcorta's work experience begins in 2016 as a Junior Lab Technician at the Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute, where they utilized animal models and cell culture to explore genetic pathways affecting vascular development. Nadine also gained experience in performing dose response assays and maintaining cell lines.

In 2017, Nadine joined Virginia Commonwealth University as a Lab Technician, where they utilized Xenopus laevis embryos to study the effect of chemicals in electronic cigarettes on orofacial development. Nadine performed various assays and techniques to investigate the link between chemicals and their impact on facial landmarks.

In 2018, Nadine started working at PPD as an Assistant Scientist in the Hamilton Automations team. Nadine conducted routine to complex sample preparation and procedures related to opsonophagocytic and serum bactericidal assays. Nadine was also qualified to follow GLP and GMP Hamilton protocols.

Nadine advanced to the role of Associate Scientist in 2019, where they continued to perform sample preparation and analysis procedures as part of the Hamilton Automations functional group. Nadine followed both validated and experimental analytical procedures with periodic supervision.

In 2020, Nadine became a Scientist at PPD, joining the Hamilton Automations functional group. Nadine had a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and conducted complex analysis with increased independence. Nadine also conducted a variety of sample preparation and analysis procedures to measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds.

Most recently, Nadine is working at Haystack Oncology starting in 2023 as a Laboratory Automation Associate. Further details about their role, including start and end dates, are not provided.

Nadine Balcorta obtained their Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing their education between 2009 and 2014.