Kevin dela Roca

About Kevin dela Roca

First-generation immigrant from the Philippines who has pursued a lifelong commitment to knowledge and wisdom. Attended Dominican University in Blauvelt, NY outside of New York City with an honor\'s scholarship studying Biology before getting accepted to Columbia University for Biotechnology. After a year at CU, applied and got accepted to Harvard University for Bioengineering & Nanotechology in Cambridge, the Mecca for biotechnology. Experience has consisted of developing novel organisms for cancer research (published in \"Science Direct\" and \"Biomedical Advances\"), computational research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, scientific writing at L\'Oreal, cancer clinical research coordination at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and assisting in conducting research for the first COVID-19 vaccines for Pfizer. Worked as a Research Associate position on the Analytical Development team at Tessera Therapeutics which focuses on an innovative genomic engineering technology called Gene Writing which writes therapeutic messages into the genome thus treating diseases at the source.More recently, joined Moderna as a Quality Control Chemistry Associate to support their mRNA therapeutics as well as a Chief Scientific Officer for AI Venture Holdings analyzing intellectual property and developing their AI models.

Experience

1. Quality Control Chemistry Associate Ii

   Moderna

   Feb 2026 — Present · Norwood, MA, US

   As an Associate II in Quality Control Chemistry at Moderna, I ensure the quality and integrity of mRNA-based therapeutics through rigorous analytical testing. I perform in-process, release, and stability testing using advanced instrumentation such as HPLC and UPLC, strictly adhering to cGMP, FDA, and ICH regulations. My role focuses on maintaining high standards of data integrity and laboratory safety while contributing to troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and cross-functional quality initiatives in a fast-paced environment.Developed experience with-LabVantage (LIMS)-LabX Laboratory Software-Beckman Multisizer 4e Coulter Counter for Particle Size Distribution-Primary Reference Material (PRM) Support

Education

• Columbia University

  Master's degree, Biotechnology

  2016 — 2017

• Dominican University New York

  Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

  2011 — 2015

• Harvard University

  Master's degree, Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

Skills

• Healthcare
• Hospitals
• Laboratory Skills
• Research
• Cancer
• Teaching
• Fitness
• Public Speaking
• Treatment
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Biology
• Outlook
• Event Planning
• Teamwork
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Critical Thinking
• Team Leadership
• English
• Cancer Stem Cells
• Cancer Research
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Human Genetics
• Bacterial Genetics
• Basic Html
• Microscopy
• Aseptic Technique
• Statistics
• Non-Profit Volunteering
• Human Anatomy
• Physics
• Researching New Technologies
• Organic Chemistry
• Assay Development