Heather Kundzicz
Applications Scientist at Copia Scientific
Heather Kundzicz is an Application Specialist and Assay Development Scientist with extensive experience in laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation. She specializes in automated liquid handling systems, including Hamilton, Tecan and Agilent platforms, and brings strong expertise in instrument programming and assay method development.
Heather has worked across clinical, academic, and industry laboratory environments, giving her a well-rounded perspective on implementing reliable and scalable solutions. She is an effective communicator with excellent written and verbal presentation skills, an accomplished laboratory instructor, and is passionate about learning, adopting, and sharing new technologies to support scientific innovation.
Qualifications / Certifications
- UMass Boston - MS, Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
- Fitchburg State College - Bachelor of Science - BS, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Years of Experience
37+ years
Professional Profile Links
Previous Roles / Notable Work
- Application Scientist - Copia Scientific . Full-time - Nov 2018 - Present Educator - Jan 2012 to Sep 2018
- Educator - Jan 2012 to Sep 2018
- Application Scientist - Caliper Life Sciences - Jan 2010 to Dec 2011
- Biochemistry Laboratory Instructor - University of Massachusetts Boston - Sep 2002 to May 2011
- Software Validation and Information Consultant - Psyche Systems Corporation - 1998 - 2001
- Assay Development Scientist - Behring Diagnostics - 1990 - 1997
- Biochemistry Research Technician - University of Massachusetts Boston - 1988 to 1990
Areas of Expertise
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Instrumentation
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Method Development
- Troubleshooting
- Assay Development
- Research
- Molecular Biology
- Teaching
- Collaborative Problem Solving