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Piper Zatarain

@piperzatarain

I bring biotech research and operations experience to ESG and sustainability, improving algal production system efficiency by 25%.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m bringing my biotech expertise into ESG and sustainability, helping organizations measure environmental impacts and develop practical, data-driven sustainability solutions.

At Insmed, I developed and optimized algal production systems for more sustainable manufacturing of human biologics, improving system efficiency by 25%. I designed experiments and analyzed process data to evaluate performance and inform research and operational decisions.

At Algae Research Supply, I managed algae laboratory operations and spearheaded environmental and climate-focused research projects, including development of a natural algal biofilm roofing material. I coordinated with external scientific stakeholders to align project needs, deliverables, and laboratory resources.

At Viridos, I engineered and evaluated algal strains for photosynthetic efficiency and sustainable bioenergy applications. Across my research work, I’ve also supported soil and water sampling, GIS mapping, and ecological observations; I implemented a laboratory recycling system and created an internal inventory tracking system.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Research Associate, Gene Therapy

Insmed

Feb 2024 - Sep 2026 (2 years 7 months)

Developed and optimized algal production systems for sustainable manufacturing of human biologics, improving system efficiency by 25% through experimental design and process optimization. Designed experiments, analyzed process data, and collaborated cross-functionally in a regulated biotech environment.

Algal Production Systems Process Optimization Experimental Design Data Analysis Technical Documentation Quality Standards Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management

Algae Specialist, Operations

Algae Research Supply

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)

Managed algae laboratory operations, overseeing diverse algal cultures, workflows, and concurrent research priorities. Spearheaded environmental and climate-focused research projects for academic, government, and environmental organizations, including development of a natural algal biofilm roofing material.

Algal Culture laboratory operations Project Coordination Environmental Research Stakeholder Collaboration Research Project Management

Research Associate, Photosynthetic Efficiency

Viridos

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Engineered and evaluated novel algal strains to improve photosynthetic efficiency for sustainable bioenergy applications, operating and monitoring bioreactors and biological cultures. Designed and executed independent research including experimental planning, data collection, analysis, SOP development, and technical documentation.

Algal Engineering Photosynthetic Efficiency Bioreactor Operations Experimental Design Data Analysis SOP Development Technical Documentation Process Improvement

Laboratory Technician I & II, Molecular Biology

Genewiz

Nov 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Performed molecular analyses and quality control in a high-throughput biotechnology laboratory, supporting large-scale research projects including work contributing to COVID-19 vaccine development. Maintained data integrity and laboratory compliance through accurate sample processing, rigorous documentation, and adherence to established protocols.

Molecular Biology Quality Control Sample Processing Data Integrity Laboratory Compliance Technical Reporting Protocol Adherence