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Responsibilities include executing new and existing protocols used for the validation of departmental equipment and novel procedures. These efforts provide support to Bausch and Lomb departments worldwide and encompass a variety of projects. Familiar with the operation of the Kay Validator system and supporting software.Fluent with the OPA protein detection assay. Fluent in the use of the Lambda 4b Spectrophotometer.Responsible for routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment. Represent Bausch & Lomb on several AAMI working groups. Represent the Microbiology Department at project meetings including the organization of field clinical trials, especially to support Japan submissions.Knowledgeable in the use of the tabletop sterilizers, industrial dishwashers, and BIER vessels and Pulsed Light SystemsCompleted an AAMI course in Industrial Sterilization for Medical Devices. Fluent in equipment and process validation Proficient in Regimen and Biocidal testingProficient in Preservative Free Multi Dose screen testingProficient in the preparation of Organic SoilDepartment Representative on the company Safety CommitteeResponsible for cleaning and disinfection validations of surgical instrumentsProficient in Bioburden testing of novel research solutionsExtensive experience in using the Chemunex Scan RDI Bacterial detection systemExperienced in evaluating rapid microbiology instrumentsExperienced in Acanthamoeba propagation and testingProficient in growing and preservation of bacteria and protozoaTrained in CATSWEB Nonconformance TrackingProficient in Total Organic Carbon testing

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Scientist IResponsibilities involved carrying out experiments aimed at development and validation of a prototypical clinical analyzer. This development includes assay development, experimental testing and instrument maintenance in accordance with strict SOP's. Responsible for reading and understanding departmental SOP's.Perform developmental testing procedures in a group setting on a prototypical analyzer. Experienced at troubleshooting and problem solving on the instrument.Responsible for basic maintenance on the instrument.Execute experiments based on strict protocols using both GMP's and GLP's.

GMP and Analytical Services Scientist IResponsibilities involve analytical support for various research groups, including Vaccine Research, Vaccine Scale-Up & Development, Vaccine Analytical Development, and GMP production of Phase I clinical material.Responsible for amino-terminal protein sequencing for identification and characterization of protein vaccine candidates.Experienced protein identification using amino terminal sequence homology searches. Characterization of proteins, peptides and by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry.Responsible for amino acid analysis of research and GMP samples as well as development of methods to suit request requirements.Responsible for user maintenance of all instrumentsDevelopment of existing procedures designed to purify bacterial protein antigens for use as vaccine candidates against a variety of human pathogens. Development involves scaling up and refinement of processes that utilized various detergent extractions and chromatography techniques.Production of phase I clinical trial material in accordance with cGMP.Assisted in release testing of GMP material.Assisted in the development of SOPs for GMP assays.

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Responsibilities included Microbiological support for Strong Memorial Hospital where a variety of bacterial and viral pathogens were screened for and cultured on a variety of media. Monitoring of serum antibiotic levels was also preformed. Responsible for logging in a variety of specimens into the hospital's computer tracking system.Understand the use of various media for growing different organisms including viruses, bacteria and acid fast bacilli. Familiar with screening techniques for a variety of pathogens.Fluent in gram staining and Acid Fast Bacilli staining as well as microscope use.Proficient in the use of Bac T Alert bacterial detection machine.Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of test results to the hospital network system and appropriate personnel.

Supervising up to five people, customer service, housekeeping duties,producing a quality product, accounting for register drawers