R D Los Angeles

Mario Nickenig

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Executive Summary

Results-driven Scientific Leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics. Expertise includes managing cross-functional teams, leading R&D projects, authoring clinical and regulatory documentation, and advancing surface chemistry and IVD technologies. Proven ability to work within GLP, GMP, and FDA-regulated environments while maintaining a strong record of project delivery, intellectual property creation, and scientific mentorship.

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry (Biochemistry Emphasis)

California State University, Los Angeles

B.A. in Chemistry and

B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology (Genetics Emphasis)

University of California, Berkeley

Core Competencies

Scientific Project Leadership & Team Management

IVD Development & Surface Chemistry Innovation

FDA Submissions, GMP, GLP, ICH Compliance

Strategic R&D Planning & Execution

Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

Patent Drafting & Clinical Study Report (CSR) Writing

Advanced Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation

Bioinformatics & Statistical Data Analysis

LIMS Management & Data Integrity

Scientific Publishing & Grant Writing

Professional Experience

Adjunct Professor of Chemistry

University of La Verne – La Verne, CA

Apr 2024 – Present

Deliver lectures and administer exams

Lead analysis of antioxidant content from blueberry extract using Vanquish UHPLC/Mass Spectrometer TSQ

Lead research initiatives to culture neuronal stem cells and cause stem cell proliferation using anthocyanin

Mentor students in scientific research and critical thinking

Online Science Educator

National Polytechnic College – Remote

Apr 2023 – Present

Support diverse student groups in science disciplines

Promote research literacy and inquiry-based learning

Chemist Project Lead

Proactive Diagnostics LLC – Thousand Oaks, CA

Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

Designed novel surface chemistry for IVD device improvement

Delivered project ahead of schedule and under budget

Laboratory Technician / Scientific Consultant

Royal Medical Aesthetic Center – San Gabriel, CA

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Performed high throughput COVID-19 testing

Advised on regenerative medicine experiments and data analysis

Research Scientist Team Coordinator

Center for Biomarker Research, Keck Graduate Institute – Claremont, CA

Jun 2018 – Dec 2019

Developed biomarker isolation technologies

Isolated HLA antigens using novel DynaBeads assay and characterized antigens using SCIEX Mass Spectrometer and western blot

Research Associate

CSU Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA

Oct 2015 – May 2018

Led anti-cancer compound research, discovering novel molecules

Bioengineer R&D Innovator

ChromoLogic LLC – Monrovia, CA

Apr 2014 – Aug 2015

Invented microRNA IVD kits and optical bioassays

Contributed to strategic patent development

Research Associate

CSU Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA

Jan 2009 – May 2014

Researched life-extension mechanisms in plants using bioinformatics

Senior Chemist Regulatory Documentation Lead

Abbott Laboratories (via Manpower Inc.) – South Pasadena, CA

Oct 2002 – Dec 2003

Managed QA/QC operations

Authored documentation for FDA submissions

Research Associate II Formulation Specialist

Amgen Inc. (via K-Force Inc.) – Newbury Park, CA

Dec 2001 – Oct 2002

Supported anti-angiogenesis preclinical studies

Validated HPLC methods and formulation protocols

Patents & Publications

Multiple patent applications and peer-reviewed scientific publications available upon request.

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

cGMP, GLP, USP, FDA, ICH Guidelines

LIMS Systems & Documentation (MasterControl)

Clinical study documentation (CSR, ICFs)

Technical Skills

Instrumentation: UHPLC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, MALDI-ToF, SPR, BLI

Bioinformatics: SQL, R, Python

Software: ChemDraw, BioRender, Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

English (Fluent)

Spanish (Fluent)

References

Prof. Carlos G. Gutierrez – Cal State L.A. – *******@**********.*** 323-***-****

Prof. Robert Vellanoweth – Cal State L.A. – *******@**********.*** 323-***-****

Prof. Jose Rodriguez – Cal State L.A. – *******@**********.*** 323-***-****

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