Valentina Matavulj is a skilled research professional currently serving as Research Associate III at LightDeck Diagnostics since August 2021, where responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary research projects, planning experiments, and ensuring quality management compliance. Prior experience includes roles as a Laboratory Technologist at VRL Eurofins Laboratories, Graduate Student at the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as supporting positions in office management and research at the University of Dayton. Valentina holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton, equipped with a strong foundation in both practical laboratory work and academic research.