Executing core Quality Control processes associatedwith reagent consumable and bioassay production using techniques such as Bioburden, Enumeration,and ID testing.Continuing the reagent stability program, and controlledstorage monitoring.Assisting with incoming quality control, departmentalcalibration and maintenance and the retention program.Maintaining QC laboratory supplies, preparing internaluse laboratory reagents, as well as maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of QC workand storage areas.Participating in QC processes associated with testmethod development, product development, and equipment/ method validations.Frequent intra-department interaction as well as frequentinter-department interfaces with Quality Assurance, Reagent Manufacturing, Design Transferand Process Engineering, Production Planning, Purchasing, and Document Control.Trained new employees.

Active R&D role on the Next Generation Sequencing and Food and Feed Safety teamsSample prep for sequencingProficient at RNA library prepMultiplexed libraries for high through put sequencingAssisted in RNA-Seq product verification and validation for product launchSpecialized equipment experience with Bioanalyzer, Qubit, thermal cycler, NanoDropNormalize libraries in preparation for sequencingTrained in DNA prep and Amplicon library prepIntegral role in sample improvement project including sample preparation validationLed ELISA stability study for project Beta wave 3 and 4Processed data on experimental resultsCompleted validation experiments on Beta-lactam/tetracycline (BT) Prime lateral flow test stripsQC testing on Beta-lactam test strips and BT Combo lateral flow test stripsAssisted with gold conjugate applicationTrained new employees

Trained new employeesPerformed real-time quality audits on employees and complete one-on-one training to improve employee efficacyObserved Ambassadors to assure they adhere to or exceed company training standardsDuring peak performance times, interacted with associates to ensure they have the tools needed for successful productionPrepared daily quality reportsMet with management about quality issues observed and implemented correction solutions

Transfection, growth and harvest of mammalian cells expressing monoclonal antibodies and cytokines, using aseptic techniquesDNA isolation, qPCR, tissue culture, cell maintenance/monitoring to assure cell-viabilityProtein expression, purification and characterizationFPLC column purification, functional ELISAs, SDS-PAGE, western blots, protein labeling and quantitationBuffer solution prep and pH accuracy assured using pH meterMedia prep and utilized filtration system to sterilize mediaCulture inoculation and mini-prepsFacilitated the development of SOPs and actively participated in weekly updatesAble to interpret scientific data and provide insight guiding scientific progressFacilitated scientific and on-the-job training of student internsAnnotated and tracked experimental samples, maintained detailed laboratory records under GLP guidelinesExcellent written, oral, and strong interpersonal communication skillsAble to independently complete a project, while maintaining strict timelines

Directed and assisted the team in a clean room environment, providing quality product by using aseptic techniquesUtilized automatic pipettes for accurate aliquots of reagents, to be capped and labeled with accurate product, lot and expiration informationMet deadlines for a high-volume work load while maintaining the product integrityAdhered to ISO, USDA, GMP and GLP regulationsEngaged in team meetings to improve SOPsUsed LIMS to input product data to maintain chain of custodyExperience with lyophilization equipment

Lead role in designing experimental protocol and a functional laboratory spaceTested client products to determine the antimicrobial effects against various microbesConducted time kill curve assays with MRSA, E. coli and other microbesAnalyzed, interpreted and presented experimental data to clientsProficient in solution, media, and agar prepExperience in pouring agar platesCapable of autoclave use to clean glassware and sterilize mediaProficient aseptic techniques in BSL-2 environment