Top Talent like Michelle are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michelle Huang

Frontend Developer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Figma
Web Development
HTML/CSS
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
From Lab to Layout | Precision Web Design with HTML/CSS
Chemist-turned-coder bringing precision and creativity to HTML & CSS web design. I craft clean, functional websites that turn ideas into polished, user-friendly pages.

Work History

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Senior Research Associate

Terray TherapeuticsJan 2025 - Sep 2025 • 9 mos-Expanded Terray’s hit discovery space by 1.67 billion small molecules through the enablement of sulfonamide (18 million) and benzimidazole chemistry (1.49 billion) onto Terray’s solid-phase platform. -Distinguished Terray’s platform through the enablement of sulfonamide as it unlocked 4,000 building blocks that are inaccessible to traditional DEL platform. -Optimized reaction performance by designing iterative experiments informed by mechanistic insights, improving yields, substrate scope, and functional group compatibility. -Validated DNA tagging and reaction reproducibility, ensuring accurate sequence performance prior to scale-up. -Accelerated high throughput production by scaling up single-well reactions to 1536 reactions (16-plate-build) using BRAVO automated liquid handlers. -Institutionalized chemistry workflows by authoring SOPs, coordinating cross-functional adoption, and presenting technical updates to executive leadership and production teams. -Monitored and analyzed reaction outcomes using LCMS, HPLC, NMR, and fluorescent microscopy.
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Research Associate

Terray TherapeuticsJul 2023 - Jan 2025 • 1 yr 7 mos
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General Chemistry CHEM 120 Lab TA

Occidental CollegeJan 2023 - Jul 2023 • 7 mos-Facilitated laboratory experiments for up to 20 students per session, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and providing guidance to enhance comprehension and skill development. -Graded laboratory reports and assignments, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement while adhering to course grading policies.
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Electrochemical Reduction of Cytochrome P450--Undergraduate Research Fellow

Occidental CollegeJan 2023 - Jul 2023 • 7 mos-Assisted in the synthesis of a specialized "linker"molecule to enable the electrochemical reduction of Cytochrome P450, serving as a molecular engineering tool in the lab setting. -Conducted extensive literature reviews to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and research in Cytochrome P450, incorporating this knowledge into the development of full synthesis. -Designed and executed experiments to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and stability of air/light-sensitive intermediates, utilizing a range of analytical techniques and tools such as NMR.
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Resident Advisor

Occidental CollegeAug 2021 - Jul 2023 • 2 yrs-Managed 80+ first-year residents during the post-COVID period, providing round-the-clock support for their transition back to campus. -Organized and budgeted various social events to foster a strong dorm community, creating opportunities for residents to connect and engage. -Coordinated and facilitated semester meetings with a large group of 20-40 residents, fostering open communication and addressing any concerns or issues. -Managed building administrative duties, including incident reports, maintenance reports, and duty reports, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining a safe and welcoming living environment for all residents.
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Peer Chemistry Tutor

Occidental CollegeAug 2021 - Jul 2023 • 2 yrs-Developed personalized study plans and utilized interactive teaching strategies to improve student comprehension and performance in chemistry. -Adapted tutoring techniques based on student progress, providing ongoing support through email and problem set reviews. -Collaborated with faculty to identify student needs and enhance tutoring resources for more effective learning.
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Electromechanical Reshaping of Rabbit Cornea--NIH Funded Undergraduate Research Fellow

Occidental CollegeJun 2020 - Jul 2023 • 3 yrs 2 mos-Spearheaded the development of electromechanical medical devices (cornea reshaping lenses) and conducted in-laboratory experiments to pioneer a new vision corrective treatment. -Applied knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry to synthesize pH-sensitive dyes to produce novel materials for quantitative pH mapping of cornea tissue. -Developed and implemented cutting-edge methods for the quantification of cornea transparency, leveraging expertise in UV-Vis spectrophotometry to establish accurate and reliable techniques. -Trained and onboarded new team members, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their successful integration and contributions.
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Student for Equity and Advocacy in Science -PROMISE Project

Occidental CollegeSep 2020 - May 2021 • 9 mos-Designed and implemented a summer program to expand STEM education access for underrepresented groups. -Developed marketing materials and conducted outreach to drive engagement and participation. -Secured funding, coordinated logistics, and researched best practices to ensure program success and sustainability.
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Advising Center Student Assistant

Occidental CollegeNov 2019 - May 2021 • 1 yr 7 mos-Developed and executed a social media strategy, increasing engagement by 600% and expanding outreach. -Coordinated and led college readiness and academic success workshops for first-generation and underrepresented students. -Created and maintained Occidental’s Pre-Law Advising webpage on the official website using Drupal Content Management System (CMS) to provide a comprehensive resource for students seeking guidance on their legal career paths.
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Student Consultant, R&D Electrical Engineering

Open Avenues Career PathwaysFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 • 3 mos-Demonstrated proficiency in digital and logic circuit components, specifically in LTSpice, to conduct a comparative analysis of PFM and PWM power regulators by creating a circuit that generates a time-variating signal. -Collaborated with an experienced Project Leader to validate project concepts and formulate designs for optimization. -Presented a technical report documenting the project background, materials used for analysis, and simulation results for both PWM and PFM signal generators.

Education

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Occidental College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry2019 - 2023

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The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

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Top Talent like Michelle are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michelle Huang

Frontend Developer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Figma
Web Development
HTML/CSS
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Senior Research Associate

Terray TherapeuticsJan 2025 - Sep 2025 • 9 mos-Expanded Terray’s hit discovery space by 1.67 billion small molecules through the enablement of sulfonamide (18 million) and benzimidazole chemistry (1.49 billion) onto Terray’s solid-phase platform. -Distinguished Terray’s platform through the enablement of sulfonamide as it unlocked 4,000 building blocks that are inaccessible to traditional DEL platform. -Optimized reaction performance by designing iterative experiments informed by mechanistic insights, improving yields, substrate scope, and functional group compatibility. -Validated DNA tagging and reaction reproducibility, ensuring accurate sequence performance prior to scale-up. -Accelerated high throughput production by scaling up single-well reactions to 1536 reactions (16-plate-build) using BRAVO automated liquid handlers. -Institutionalized chemistry workflows by authoring SOPs, coordinating cross-functional adoption, and presenting technical updates to executive leadership and production teams. -Monitored and analyzed reaction outcomes using LCMS, HPLC, NMR, and fluorescent microscopy.
T

Research Associate

Terray TherapeuticsJul 2023 - Jan 2025 • 1 yr 7 mos
O

General Chemistry CHEM 120 Lab TA

Occidental CollegeJan 2023 - Jul 2023 • 7 mos-Facilitated laboratory experiments for up to 20 students per session, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and providing guidance to enhance comprehension and skill development. -Graded laboratory reports and assignments, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement while adhering to course grading policies.
O

Electrochemical Reduction of Cytochrome P450--Undergraduate Research Fellow

Occidental CollegeJan 2023 - Jul 2023 • 7 mos-Assisted in the synthesis of a specialized "linker"molecule to enable the electrochemical reduction of Cytochrome P450, serving as a molecular engineering tool in the lab setting. -Conducted extensive literature reviews to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and research in Cytochrome P450, incorporating this knowledge into the development of full synthesis. -Designed and executed experiments to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and stability of air/light-sensitive intermediates, utilizing a range of analytical techniques and tools such as NMR.
O

Resident Advisor

Occidental CollegeAug 2021 - Jul 2023 • 2 yrs-Managed 80+ first-year residents during the post-COVID period, providing round-the-clock support for their transition back to campus. -Organized and budgeted various social events to foster a strong dorm community, creating opportunities for residents to connect and engage. -Coordinated and facilitated semester meetings with a large group of 20-40 residents, fostering open communication and addressing any concerns or issues. -Managed building administrative duties, including incident reports, maintenance reports, and duty reports, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining a safe and welcoming living environment for all residents.
O

Peer Chemistry Tutor

Occidental CollegeAug 2021 - Jul 2023 • 2 yrs-Developed personalized study plans and utilized interactive teaching strategies to improve student comprehension and performance in chemistry. -Adapted tutoring techniques based on student progress, providing ongoing support through email and problem set reviews. -Collaborated with faculty to identify student needs and enhance tutoring resources for more effective learning.
O

Electromechanical Reshaping of Rabbit Cornea--NIH Funded Undergraduate Research Fellow

Occidental CollegeJun 2020 - Jul 2023 • 3 yrs 2 mos-Spearheaded the development of electromechanical medical devices (cornea reshaping lenses) and conducted in-laboratory experiments to pioneer a new vision corrective treatment. -Applied knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry to synthesize pH-sensitive dyes to produce novel materials for quantitative pH mapping of cornea tissue. -Developed and implemented cutting-edge methods for the quantification of cornea transparency, leveraging expertise in UV-Vis spectrophotometry to establish accurate and reliable techniques. -Trained and onboarded new team members, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their successful integration and contributions.
O

Student for Equity and Advocacy in Science -PROMISE Project

Occidental CollegeSep 2020 - May 2021 • 9 mos-Designed and implemented a summer program to expand STEM education access for underrepresented groups. -Developed marketing materials and conducted outreach to drive engagement and participation. -Secured funding, coordinated logistics, and researched best practices to ensure program success and sustainability.
O

Advising Center Student Assistant

Occidental CollegeNov 2019 - May 2021 • 1 yr 7 mos-Developed and executed a social media strategy, increasing engagement by 600% and expanding outreach. -Coordinated and led college readiness and academic success workshops for first-generation and underrepresented students. -Created and maintained Occidental’s Pre-Law Advising webpage on the official website using Drupal Content Management System (CMS) to provide a comprehensive resource for students seeking guidance on their legal career paths.
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Student Consultant, R&D Electrical Engineering

Open Avenues Career PathwaysFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 • 3 mos-Demonstrated proficiency in digital and logic circuit components, specifically in LTSpice, to conduct a comparative analysis of PFM and PWM power regulators by creating a circuit that generates a time-variating signal. -Collaborated with an experienced Project Leader to validate project concepts and formulate designs for optimization. -Presented a technical report documenting the project background, materials used for analysis, and simulation results for both PWM and PFM signal generators.

Education

O

Occidental College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry2019 - 2023

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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