NOAH WEAVER
Coopersburg
Summary
Dynamic Scientist with a strong background in bioanalytical methods and laboratory training. Proven ability to enhance team capabilities and streamline processes, demonstrated by rapid training success and impactful contributions to educational initiatives. Committed to advancing biomedical research through effective collaboration and organizational development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MCAT Tutor
Varsity Tutors
St Louis
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated student growth by establishing a mechanistic understanding, followed by crafting coherent narratives for effective material recall under pressure.
- Developed interactive learning materials to enhance individual student engagement and comprehension.
- Provided tutoring support to 10-15 students weekly
HPLC Scientist (Scientist III)
Eurofins Professional Scientific Services
West Point
07.2023 - Current
- Bioanalytical assay method development and validation
- Trained client and Eurofins scientists on advanced laboratory techniques to enhance their skills and knowledge
- Streamlined laboratory group's sample submission process by creating and implementing formal Sample Submission Job Aid
- Served as Organizational Development (OD) Champion at Eurofins West Point, fostering professional and interpersonal development of employees aligned with Core Organizational Values
- Independent laboratory investigation and analysis in support of our pharmaceutical company client
- Primary methods used include high-performance size exclusion chromatography (HPLC), high-performance size exclusion chromatography (HPSEC), micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC), and titration analysis
- Completed training in just under 3 months (typical training timeline is ~ 12 months)
- Software skills: Empower, ASTRA, Signals Notebook, ELN, COSMIC, Agilent
- Scientist II from July 2023 to March 2025
Emergency Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Supported operations in Level I Trauma Center, ensuring high-quality emergency care.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, CPR, and responded to critical situations within scope of practice
- Facilitated patient intake, transport, and discharge, improving workflow and patient experience.
- Precepted and mentored new hires, enhancing onboarding process and staff readiness.
Undergraduate Researcher
Glover Laboratory- Lehigh University
Bethlehem
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Isolation and purification of membrane scaffold proteins (MSPs) for synthesis of nanodiscs, a membrane-like mimic
- Reconstitution of fluorescently-labeled caveolin-1 into nanodiscs
- Selective labeling of caveolin-1 through selenomethionine targeting
- Primary methods utilized include Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, affinity chromatography, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS)
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Delivered/stocked patient medications in the inpatient setting
- Performed sterile compounding of intravenous solutions, including chemotherapeutics
Undergraduate Researcher
Iovine Laboratory- Lehigh University
Bethlehem
08.2021 - 05.2023
- “Discovering the Regulation of Skeletal Morphogenesis through RA Signaling” Honors Thesis; Findings published in Bioelectricity (Sep 2023)
- Focus on crabp2b and genes associated with retinoic acid (RA) signaling
- Study of the mechanistic underpinnings responsible for bone cell proliferation and joint cell formation
- Primary methods utilized include in situ hybridization (ISH), morpholino oligomer (MO) injections, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, PCR and qRT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, plasmid design, and primer design
Global Social Impact Fellow
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Led Ukweli Test Strips team to implement health initiatives
- Ukweli is a social entrepreneurial venture that seeks to lower the maternal mortality of Sierra Leone, which suffers from the highest maternal mortality rate in the world
- This is accomplished through early and regular urinary screening of UTIs and preeclampsia in pregnant women
- Collected, audited, and analyzed participant screening data to ensure accuracy and inform health interventions.
- Functioned as the main contact for employees and key personnel in Sierra Leone.
- Created quarterly status reports for the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to update on project progress and outcomes.
- Oversaw Pharmacy Control Board approvals and Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Regular communication and collaboration with the venture's nongovernmental organization (NGO) partner, World Hope International (WHI)
Teaching Assistant
Biological Sciences Department- Lehigh University
Bethlehem
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Instructed and evaluated undergraduate students on cellular and molecular biology techniques to improve their understanding and practical skills.
- Assisted faculty with course materials and lesson planning for biology classes.
- Organized laboratory sessions, ensuring equipment and supplies were prepared for demonstrations.
- Facilitated group discussions, encouraging student participation and understanding of concepts.
Biomedical Research Intern
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted data abstraction and analysis for studies on EKOS catheter-directed thrombolysis and varying doses of Toradol for acute migraine management, contributing to research outcomes.
- Managed reporting and filing of investigational drug safety reports (INDSRs) and related adverse events, ensuring compliance and safety oversight.
- Revised IRB policies and procedures to reflect updates related to the conversion of the Common Rule to the Final Rule
- Guided new interns to develop skills and facilitate team integration, fostering a collaborative environment.
Mathematics Tutor
Northampton Community College Learning Center
Bethlehem
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Tutored students in College Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus I, II, and III, enhancing their understanding and performance in mathematics
- Modified instructional strategies to address unique learning needs, improving student engagement and comprehension
- Established rapport with diverse students, including those with learning disabilities and personal challenges, fostering a supportive learning environment
Operations Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
Schnecksville
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed daily front store operations, including opening/closing, bank deposit preparation, financial and transaction analysis/reporting, and resolved conflicts with customers and employees.
- Developed skills in multiple pharmacy functions to enhance team efficiency.
- Operations Supervisor - Sep '16 - Jan '17
- Shift Supervisor - Aug '15 - Sep '16
- Cashier - Oct '13 - Aug '15
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05-2023
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA12-2020
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Grassroots workplace culture change
- Servant Leadership
- Affinity Chromatography
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- ELISA
- Western Blot
- Immunohistochemistry
- In situ hybridization
- Morpholino Oligomer (MO) injection
- Micro BCA Assay
- Transfection
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR
Certification
- Working with Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Research Settings
- Working with the IACUC, CITI
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association– Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program
- Social & Behavioral Research, CITI
- Human Research for Biomedical Researchers, CITI
- Good Clinical Practice, CITI
- Protecting Research Participants, CITI
- Leadership, Northampton Community College, 2018
Publications
- [In Preparation]: Weaver, N., Glover, K.J. (2026). Selenomethionine Labeling of Caveolin-1 for Reconstitution into Nanodiscs.
- Everman, S., Rivera, M., Duke, G., Weaver, N., Miller, K., Gomanie, N., Kargbo, A. E., Chan, V., & Mehta, K. (2026). A cross-sectional study of women’s cervical cancer knowledge and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccination in Makeni, Sierra Leone. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 37(1), 253–269. https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2026.a982968.
- Seaver, A., Weaver, N. S., Ivine, M. K. (2023). Retinoic acid influences connexin43 expression during joint formation in the regenerating zebrafish fin. Bioelectricity.
- Weaver, N., Roy, A., Martinez, S., Gomanie, N., & Mehta, K. (2022). How WhatsApp is Transforming Healthcare Services and Empowering Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Published by IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference 2022.
- Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Lehigh University, May '23. Poster presentation highlighting the work performed in the Lovine Laboratory during the '22-23 academic year.
- 86th Annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention (ISCC), Lebanon Valley College, April '23. Oral presentation showcasing the purification and selenomethionine labeling of a full length caveolin-1 construct.
- Chemistry Research Poster Session, Lehigh University, Dec '22. Poster presentation highlighting the work performed in the Glover Laboratory during the Fall '22 Semester.
- 1st International Academic Conference on The Sustainable Development Goals— “Why It Matters” as Part of the Decade of Action, Utah Valley University, Oct '22. “Reducing the Maternal Mortality Rate in Sierra Leone: A Grassroots Approach”. Oral presentation showcasing the strategies employed by Ukweli Test Strips aimed at reducing the maternal mortality rate in Sierra Leone. Conference co-sponsored by the United Nations Department of Global Communications through the Academic Impact Initiative and Civil Society Unit.
- STEM-SI Research Day, Lehigh University, Aug '22. Poster presentation highlighting the work performed in the Lovine Laboratory during Summer 2022. This work was supported in part by the STEM-SI program at Lehigh University with funding from GELH and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Lehigh University, May '22. Poster presentation highlighting the work performed in the Lovine Laboratory during the '21-22 academic year.
- Gomanie, N., Day, Z., Weaver, N., Roy, A., Moros, S., & Mehta, K. (2020). Data-Centric Operations Design for Disseminating a Biomedical Screening Technology: A Case Study. Published by IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference 2020.
Accomplishments
Paige L' Hommedieu Scholarship– '20-'23 Scholarship awarded to deserving, qualified students from community/county colleges
Timeline
MCAT Tutor
Varsity Tutors
08.2024 - Current
HPLC Scientist (Scientist III)
Eurofins Professional Scientific Services
07.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Glover Laboratory- Lehigh University
01.2022 - 07.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Iovine Laboratory- Lehigh University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Biological Sciences Department- Lehigh University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2023
Global Social Impact Fellow
Lehigh University
01.2020 - 05.2023
Biomedical Research Intern
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke's Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2023
Mathematics Tutor
Northampton Community College Learning Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
Operations Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
10.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
Lehigh University
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Northampton Community College
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Northampton Community College