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Dallas, Tx, Us

Saluggia, Vc, It

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Train customers and employees in the operation of molecular testing systems Troubleshoot issues with molecular products (FISH, qpcr) Interdepartmental collaboration for the development of training materials for external and internal use (Eg. Blended Learning Program, Users Manual, Validation). Instruct customers and other employees in validation/verification methods and planning. Assess customer workflow and recommend processes to optimize performance.

Longueuil, Quebec, Ca

Developed analytical test methods for incoming ingredients and finished products (HPLC, titrimetric, UV-VIS). Remediation of existing methods to better align with customer and company expectations. Creation, review, and remediation of SOPs standardized to SQF, HACCP, and FDA regulations. Implementation of validation/verification procedures and documentation for new and existing test methods per ICH/FDA guidelines. Training of laboratory staff on developed assays and laboratory safety. Management of chemical inventory, waste disposal, and safety protocols. Collaborated with R&D, production and sales to ensure product integrity and adherence to FDA guidelines. Management and negotiation of service contracts for laboratory instruments. Mentoring and onboarding of new staff.

La Crosse, Wi - Wisconsin, Us

Research focused on potential drug targets in the metabolic pathways of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, mammalian oncogenic cells, and pathogenic bacteria. Techniques utilized include: next gen sequencing, gene expression analysis, bioinformatics, immunofluorescent microscopy, and synthetic genetic arrays. Other duties included: supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate researchers. Preparation of teaching materials and labs. Grading and exam creation. Preparation and submission of grant proposals.

Research cosmetic materials to ensure they were non-comedogenic, non-irritating to all skin types and safe for general use by FDA and EU standardsFormulate new cosmetic blends as well as colors. Review and maintain all COA documents, MSDS, and batch information before release of materials and finished products. Implementation of batch control system for cosmetic products in compliance with FDA and EU guidelines. Management of vendor contracts and review of vendor test methods. Research cosmetic materials to ensure they were non-comedogenic, non-irritating to all skin types and safe for general use by FDA and EU standardsFormulate new cosmetic blends as well as colors. Review and maintain all COA documents, MSDS, and batch information before release of materials and finished products. Implementation of batch control system for cosmetic products in compliance with FDA and EU guidelines. Management of vendor contracts and review of vendor test methods.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

• Facilitate entry of supplier quality documents into electronic document management system for global access.• Audit, remediation, and review of historical documents.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

On and offsite blood product and biologic product audits to ensure test methods used were validated and or verified per FDA and EU guidelines,Management of 50+ international supplier sitesKey touchstone for European division of Abbott Diagnostics

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Review documents to ensure compliance with operational procedures governing records database.Aid others in depositing, finding, and completing recordsSeek out and analyze stability data for products before transfer to new facilities for production as part of BFS program.Ensure integrity and confidentiality of documents within the records library.Extensive use of Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and Excel.FDA regulated, cGMP

Utilization of primary literature to correlate reaction times and reactant amounts for synthesis of amino acidsNMR, GC/MS and IR, TLC and flash column chromatography.Kept an orderly and detailed laboratory notebook showing all experimental data, procedures and calculations

Lead personal research isolating antimicrobial agents from material of three different plants. Process included full experimental design as well as well as protocols written for others to usePerformed DDAs and limiting DDAs to assay activity of extracts against bacteriaFurther purification of compounds by use of (Waters) HPLC and TLC Assisted 3 new research associates with experimental setup and theory

Assisted customers with returns/refundsReconciled cash amounts from tills to safeScheduled cashier breaks

Minor bookkeeping utilizing peachtree accounting programInventory counting/orderingScheduling for employees

Organize and document incoming specimens Aliquot and ship specimens for further testingReport missing or damaged specimensFDA regulated