I am Monica Sheber, a results-driven scientific professional who thrives in collaborative team settings and also excels working independently. I bring hands-on experience in both research and cGMP-inspired industry contexts, with a focus on antibody discovery, protein expression, protein characterization, and assay development. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and contributing to meaningful therapeutic advances. I design and execute experiments, maintain electronic lab notebooks, and present findings at program meetings. My experience spans antigen expression and purification, DNA and amino acid sequence analyses, cloning, and QC workflows, as well as hybridoma development and antibody screening. I enjoy mentoring teammates, coordinating projects, and driving high-quality results in fast-paced environments. In my free time, I enjoy photographing friends and nature as well as cooking, crafting, hiking for some of my many hobbies. I'm happy to assist you in any way I can!

Monica Sheber

I am Monica Sheber, a results-driven scientific professional who thrives in collaborative team settings and also excels working independently. I bring hands-on experience in both research and cGMP-inspired industry contexts, with a focus on antibody discovery, protein expression, protein characterization, and assay development. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and contributing to meaningful therapeutic advances. I design and execute experiments, maintain electronic lab notebooks, and present findings at program meetings. My experience spans antigen expression and purification, DNA and amino acid sequence analyses, cloning, and QC workflows, as well as hybridoma development and antibody screening. I enjoy mentoring teammates, coordinating projects, and driving high-quality results in fast-paced environments. In my free time, I enjoy photographing friends and nature as well as cooking, crafting, hiking for some of my many hobbies. I'm happy to assist you in any way I can!

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I am Monica Sheber, a results-driven scientific professional who thrives in collaborative team settings and also excels working independently. I bring hands-on experience in both research and cGMP-inspired industry contexts, with a focus on antibody discovery, protein expression, protein characterization, and assay development. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and contributing to meaningful therapeutic advances.

I design and execute experiments, maintain electronic lab notebooks, and present findings at program meetings. My experience spans antigen expression and purification, DNA and amino acid sequence analyses, cloning, and QC workflows, as well as hybridoma development and antibody screening. I enjoy mentoring teammates, coordinating projects, and driving high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

In my free time, I enjoy photographing friends and nature as well as cooking, crafting, hiking for some of my many hobbies. I’m happy to assist you in any way I can!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Research Associate at Invenra Inc.
June 1, 2024 - Present
Leading antibody expression and purification workflows; preparing antigens using cloning, expression, purification, and QC steps for antibody discovery and characterization assays. Designing experiments, maintaining electronic lab notebook records, and drafting templates for common protocols. Presenting data at program meetings and contributing to internal assets and sample inventories.
Senior Research Associate at Invenra Inc.
August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Utilizing DNA cloning techniques to conduct antibody and antigen expression. Preparing antigens using cloning; purification via Ni-NTA, CH 1, and Proteins A; QC polishing, and Octet BLI binding QC for use in antibody discovery and characterization assays. Assessing antigen QC, binding kinetics, and determining antibody–antigen KD via Octet BLI. Performing mouse hybridoma clone RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and sequencing to identify prominent antibody sequences.
Antibody Discovery Intern at Invenra Inc.
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Conducting an antibody discovery project applying phage display; performing ELISA and pE LISA assays for antibody screening; performing colony PCR and sequencing analysis on phage mid-antibodies; conducting antibody reforming from phage mid to mammalian construct; performing random biotinylation on antigens and running antigen-binding assays; documenting lab work in the ELN.
Microbiologist at Matrix Sciences
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Performed microbiological analyses of food, water, and environmental samples using PCR, plate reading, MPNs; prepared media; trained lab personnel; conducted pH and water activity analysis; maintained electronic lab notebooks and QA documentation; presented results at program meetings.
Microbiologist at Matrix Sciences
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Performing microbiological analyses of food, water, and environmental samples via PCR, gene-up, plate-reading, and ViDAS methods; identifying microorganisms using microscopic examination; conducting confirmatory tests on pathogenic presumptive samples; submitting results in LIM S; responsible for hazardous shipping of samples for external testing; performing antibody reformating from phage mid to mammalian construct; general lab duties including documentation in ELN.
Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Performing PCR to amplify genetic information for the construction of promoter fusions and restriction enzyme manipulation of DNA; performing DNA purification protocols; proper record keeping of methods and results in a laboratory notebook; preparing buffers, reagents, and culture media for Edwardsiella cultivation; culturing microbes for plasmid propagation and genetic information transfer.

Education

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Applied Drug Development) at University of Wisconsin–Madison
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2019
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development at University of Wisconsin–Madison
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Good Clinical Practice for Drug/Device Researchers
March 23, 2022 - March 22, 2025
CITI Program - Human Subjects Protection
March 21, 2022 - March 20, 2025
First Aid / CPR
November 2, 2024 - November 2, 2026
Good Clinical Practice for Drug/Device Researchers
March 23, 2022 - March 22, 2025
CITI Program: Human Subjects Protections
March 21, 2022 - March 20, 2025
First Aid / CPR
November 2, 2024 - November 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other

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