Tim Burns Email & Phone Number

Willow Grove, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

Independent Scientist who demonstrates technical knowledge and contributes to the overall operations of the Viral Clearance Department.

Philadelphia, Pa

• Worked in Viral Clearance department with heavy client interaction• Performed Viral Inactivation studies on client’s behalf• Trained on Planova 20n virus removal filtration• Generated samples for Viral Removal studies (HIC, AEX, CEX, Protein-A, etc.)• Performed qPCR to determine viral concentration through DNA/RNA amplification• Performed assays and mammalian cell culture in accordance with regulatory guidelines• Evaluated operating procedures for accuracy and made corrections as necessary • Maintained proper documentation per GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOP’s• Received multiple awards for quality of work and client satisfaction• Performed lab protocols as an individual and as part of a team in an aseptic environment• Effectively interacts with clients, management, and external departments as required for onsite studies or on the client’s behalf

West Point, Pennsylvania

• Tissue culture based cell potency assays of live vaccine products • Mammalian cell culture and media preparation • Maintained proper documentation in an electronic lab notebook (E-Notebook 12.1)• Received an “Inspire Award” for displaying strong company values• Performed lab protocols as an individual and as part of a team• Presented metrics for the year at annual meeting• Responsible for verifying proper documentation in paper notebooks• Worked in an aseptic environment• GMP

Malvern, Pa

• Performed lipid extraction and purification of gangliosides from cell pellets• Created and updated protocols and SOPs for ganglioside extraction/purification• Increased productivity within first week of hire• Exceeded expectations by completing job requirements ahead of schedule• Maintained proper documentation in paper notebooks• Worked as part of a team with little oversight from management• Worked in an aseptic environment• GLP

Conway, Sc

Thesis: Effects of dissolved nutrient ratios and concentrations on litter-associated microbial activity in streamside channels• Microbial Respiration using Dissolved Oxygen Meters• SRP in water and P content analysis of biological materials• Use of radioactive tracers (3H and 14C) to estimate bacterial and fungal growth rates and production• Liquid-to-Liquid Lipid Extraction from biological materials• Trained Undergraduate Assistants in Lipid Extraction• HPLC• Molecular techniques (PCR, DGGE)• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SPSS 17.0• Univariate and Multivariate Statistical Analyses (Regression, ANOVA, MANOVA, PCA, etc.)

Baruch Marine Field Lab

• Mark-Recapture of Tidal Inlet Nekton• Nutrient analysis and DO Content of Tidal Pools

Horsham, Pa

• Created SOPs for future grant associates• Responsible for grant and fellowship requests from medical professionals

Master'S Degree, Coastal Marine And Wetland Studies, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Society of Freshwater Science, formally NABS, member; Coastal Carolina Graduate Organization Member; Pi Kappa.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marine Science And Biology, 3.46

Activities and Societies: Order of Omega Member; Student Leadership Council Member; Who's Who Among Students; Five Time Dean's List.