Melissa Smith Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

United States

Greater Boston

Streamlined annual reporting process across all commercial products by templatizing report structure and utilizing reporting capabilities of QMS, saving ~60 hours per report cycle.Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases.Trained employees on software to improve data management, monitored use and suggested improvements.Coordinated statistical data analysis and information flow, reducing weekly meeting requirements by 50%.Updated organizational systems and subsystems to improve and streamline data collection.Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to determine business needs.Core-team member of PBRGs and member of department social activities committee.

Rtp, Nc

Supported all data management initiatives for manufacturing operations of three blockbuster products, ten clinical products and four contracted products. Initiated and executed global harmonization of process analytic tools, and visual representation of high-level process data. Developed innovative knowledge management programs and managed through completion. Supported all data management initiatives including audit preparation, trending reports, data mining, project management, and routine tracking initiatives.

Rtp, Nc

Supported Manufacturing Sciences internationally by monitoring and compiling continuous data on three commercial products and three clinical products. Advanced data integrity and management strategy to streamline the data management process. Developed new knowledge management programs and managed through completion. Collaborated to implement automated data capture programs for clinical and commercial products. Supported all data management initiatives including audit preparation, data mining, project management, and daily tracking initiatives.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Supported soybean and corn transformation pipelines by assisting with transfers, laboratory preparation, and greenhouse work.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Contributed to the Agaricus bisporus transgenic pipeline through numerous roles, including media production, data analysis, tissue culture, and Agro mediated transformation. Responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of transgenic and donor material. Implemented tracking records to establish standard growth timelines for donor material. Utilized data to identify vector effects in transgene mushroom production. Initiated process improvement experiments designed to streamline the transformation process and maintain transgenic identity. Launched the creation of a lean workflow within the lab, a safety committee, and a program management communication committee. Actively worked towards creating BIO/ISO protocols for Mushroom Transformation processes. Organized and streamlined purchasing process.

Supported the Monsanto transgenic corn pipeline in a variety of functions, including greenhouse support, tissue culture maintenance and carrying out protocols for DNA transfer.Managed and organized long-term research projects to develop improved tissue culture media and test new elite maize lines.Created and implemented data management spreadsheets and customized organizational templates.

Organized and prepared laboratory materials for student use in lab courses.Coached biotechnology students on proper laboratory technique and documentation.Evaluated and provided feedback on student laboratory reports.

Responsible for setting up laboratory supplies for inorganic and organic chemistry.Maintained stock solutions and chemical stock room