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Summary: Laboratory experience within the biochemistry field. Education focused around environmental microbiology.• GMP/cGMP SDS-PAGE (large and small format) Gel-Clot LAL testing• Pipetting Aseptic technique Calibration of instruments Kinetic LAL testing• Silver staining pH Preparation of solutions NuPAGE Bradford • Sypro Ruby Staining Bio-Rad Fluor-S MultiImager Bio-Rad FX Imager • Conductivity Osmolality TOC Protein concentration Reconstitution• Visual assessment Professional Experience: Amgen Inc. August 2007- PresentSenior Associate Quality• Transferred to the Chemistry group in Lake Centre • Worked several different shifts• Was named lead on swing shifts• Assisted in moving all of the quality labs from Lake Centre to Longmont• Successfully supported several lots of IL-1ra, Xgeva/Prolia, Nplate and AMG 386• Became proficient in NC/CAPA drafting • Train analysts and contingent workers on our methods• SME for the LAL assays. This included consulting ATO on their high invalid rateAmgen Inc. November 2005-August 2007Associate QAL• Perform several different assays in the biochemistry department• Worked on multiple validation projects• Trained analyst on cleaning gel method• Review and approved assaysLancaster Laboratories: May 2004-November 2005Chemist• Contract work with Amgen in Longmont, CO. • Perform various bioassays on in process and lot release samples. • Strict GMP environment requiring precise documentation, in depth understanding of protein chemistry and chemical processes required.• Work closely with team members to help plan and ensure timely and accurate sample results.• Coordinate schedules with fellow teammates to meet expected TATs.• Proficient in 5 assay methods and solution preparation.• Trained analysts on LAL method.• Read and understand revised SOPs and analytical methods

Listed skills include Gmp, Biopharmaceuticals, Assay Development, Biotechnology, and 13 others.

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  James Madison University

  Microbiology, General