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Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Provides line-level Management coordination of resources and work schedules for laboratory activities to align coverage with forecasted demands.• Prepares study protocols, project study reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documentation.• Designs experimental studies and participates in technical troubleshooting.Ensures that projects are completed on time so that company revenues are met, and clients are satisfied with quality and turnaround times of work performed.• Mentors and supports 8 direct reports creating strong workplace culture while keeping pace with department goals and growth.• Leads all internal and client facing communication and meetings to ensure all questions and needs are met.• Set and enforce performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.• Met production targets, including 4 Phase II clinical, with tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.

Virginia Beach, Va

• Led team efforts in osteobiologic allograft research for multiple Vivigen® products including patent submissions.• Acquired skills of CNC milling, LDH cytotoxicity assay, bonedemineralization processes, and automated western blot.•Collaborated in several projects including assay development, cost savings implementation (5S and lean projects), and Chemical/Lab Safety teams.•Established and managed new business connections to reveal capabilities of beneficial material characteristics of fiber-based allografts.• Cultured, characterized and imaged multiple cell lines using flow cytometry, western blot, and other cellular assays.• Supported wet labs with KOLs to obtain feedback on innovative products to address clinical needs.• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Collaborated with QA to complete closing reports, including test methods and results of finished products.• Utilized multiple microbiological detection instruments, BAC-T and Soleris, to detect presence of contaminants in thousands of customer products compiled in LIMS system.• Assisted in several projects including protocol production, cost savings implementation and optimized biological detection and distinction SOPs.• Accurately followed site procedures and ensured environmental regulatory compliance through continuous environmental monitoring.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

• Handled over 100+ specimens and conducted characterization testing according to established protocols.• Analyzed and isolated multiple organisms including bacteria, fungi, and protists.• Performed and documented quality control testing• Cross-trained in large-scale media production including custom orders serving bio-production, cell culture, and virology.• Collaborated in various projects including cryopreservation viability studies.• Maintained and implemented Lean and Six Sigma in accordance with standard laboratory practices.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

• Led 10 research associates and worked closely with professor/colleagues.• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis during toxicity testing to understand lethality of Bacillus anthracis.• Delivered outstanding written and verbal communication skills.• Performed cell culture techniques such as establishing and maintaining primary cell lines, cell isolation, and manipulation of cells.• Performed maintenance of lab equipment, stock supplies and ordering laboratory supplies• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory

Norfolk, Virginia

• Organized experiments like Western blots, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy to achieve Type II diabetes research objectives.• Maintained all animal husbandry containing 3 strains of mice with over 100 specimens total.• Compiled daily statistical data to enhance weekly department meetings.• Evaluated protein and gene expression in cell cultures and animal tissues.• Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.• Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma (National Biological College Honor Society)- Member; 2 years Biology Club- Member; 2 years.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Biology/Microbiology And Infectious Disease

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology And Infectious Disease

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology And Infectious Disease