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Beverly, Massachusetts, Us

- Conducted routine analysis of In-Process, release and stability testing of pharmaceutical products, standards and controls validation, plus method development and validation- Utilized multiple LC techniques to quantitate % fragmentation, pI determination, endotoxin content and aggregate-to-monomer levels of monoclonal antibody therapeutics- Used GDP to hand record data and assay performance contemporaneously in GMP certified lab notebooks, using detail and explanations for future reference and traceability- Compiled data into assay reports and coordinated with peer-reviewers, QA and senior scientists to finalize and submit completed records according to established QA regulations and related SOP’s - Implemented LEAN/5S principles towards lab organization: sorting and ordering lab materials and reagents, maintaining Controlled and non-controlled inventory, optimizing lab space and work flow and encouraging teammates to contribute and maintain- Assisted with OOS investigations and deviation reporting, environmental and bioburden monitoring, clean room air sampling, routine cleaning and maintenance, calibrations and IQ/OQ/PQ of equipment

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Lu

- Conducted routine analysis of in-process biologic therapeutics of various projects in an R&D environment- Utilized SEC, ProA affinity, IEX, RP, and cIEF techniques, as needed- Developed technical reports according to SOP and conferred with peer reviewers and supervisors to finalize data analysis - Used GLP and QC-based guidelines when executing experiments, record keeping, and workflow to meet Client needs- Assisted in training new analysts in proper execution of SEC and ProA assays- Coordinated LEAN/5S implementation to improve buffer prep workflow & waste efficiency- Regularly assisted with cleaning and maintenance

Lowell, Massachusetts, Us

- Tested scale-up tangential flow filtration system for medical device polymer development- Quantified polymer concentrations at various production steps via UV-Vis- Qualified different formulations profiles using FT-IR- Tracked and recorded all data on LIMS

Forchheim, De

- Executed routine performance testing of prototype blood-gas analyzers- Prepared BSN, blood and other analyte solutions for testing- Other responsibilities include lab and instrument clean-up and maintenance

Cambridge, Ma, Us

- Assisted with performance testing of liquid-impregnating substrate on catheters using FT-IR - Assayed various substrate formulations using PICC occlusion technique to measure durability and anti-coagulation properties- Prepared lipid-based solutions according to SOPs

Salem, Ma, Us

- Investigated the efficacy of near-infrared probe interactions with amyloid-beta polypeptides- Developed research paper and poster discussing the potential for therapeutic NIR probes to aid the study of onset Alzheimer’s Disease- Prepared working solutions and aided with solutions concentrations using UV-Vis- Assayed NIR probe/polypeptide interactions via FT-IR- Aided in method development

Salem, Ma, Us

Lead open-discussion group initiatives promoting student body community and social support• Marketed program events and resources via social media platforms and face-to-face ‘grassroots’ efforts• Regularly responded to student inquiries, developed bi-weekly ‘insightful’ blog posts and participated in office sponsored social functions• Assisted with general office functions

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Customized lesson plans based on student needs, strengths and areas of improvement• Gave specific, timely feedback to aid students with subject competence• Tutored students from grade school (5th to 8th) up to college-level• Primary areas of teaching included chemistry, algebra and physics

College Station, Tx, Us

- Recipient of NSF internship to investigate small-molecule interaction of B. Subtillis and Streptomyces - Assisted in motility and secondary metabolite response assays using competing bacterial colonies - Extracted metabolites using solid-phase extraction and rotary evaporation techniques- Created and presented literature review paper to student cohort

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Directed and assisted opening and closing front-of-house preparations• Conducted new hire training via constructive feedback, mentorship and exemplification• Regularly studied rotating wine and spirits list, including histories, tasting, etc.• Received and recorded table reservations as Host• Built ambiance that aligned with guest expectations and establishment culture• Engaged teammates and guests with a personable yet professional attitude