Carter Allen is a skilled professional in laboratory automation and process development, currently serving as a Founding Application Specialist at Monomer Bio since August 2021 and as a Process Development Engineer at Counsyl since September 2019. At Counsyl, Carter has played a key role in implementing an internal RT-PCR COVID testing assay, coordinating reagent manufacturing, and developing maintenance procedures. Previous experience includes positions at uBiome as a Laboratory Automation Engineer, focusing on automated solutions in certified workflows, and at Zipurski Lab as a Lab Automation Designer, where Carter designed robotic systems for imaging purposes. Carter's background also includes technical roles at UCLA, GeneFluidics, Spira Inc., and independent contracting, complemented by a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biophysics from UCLA.