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Wilmington, De, Us

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

New Castle, Delaware

ABS is an extension of our client's laboratories. Our mission is to improve your productivity allowing pharmaceutical and biotech companies to perform accelerated research solutions for drug discovery. We specialize in mammalian cell culture growth, creating a variety of custom bioreagents from human cell lines and human tissue. Our accuracy through our quality control ensures we are being held to the finest standard to meet expectations allowing our clients the resources to perform diagnosis and discovery for future treatments• Evaluate cell culture for contamination utilizing microbiology and culture-based assay, • Perform DNA extraction and PCR preparation for analysis to test the presence of mycoplasma and interspecies cross-contamination utilizing Agilent Technologies Bioanalyzer 2100.• Cultivated mammalian cell lines to confirm cell count and viability and tested for mold and bacteria.• Collaborated and implemented new processes for more routine biweekly in-house mycoplasma testing• Communicated and documented contamination concerns with associated colleagues, management, and clients.• Used data from STR testing to align cell lines and provide comprehensive reports to clients about the accuracy and identification of cell lines. • Identified and implemented system improvements for real-time data handling, resulting in streamlined processes and faster analysis of department metrics.• Prepared samples for outsourced testing by creating appropriate purchase and sales order documentation.• Assisted with creating QC department workflows and SOPS incorporating lean manufacturing principles.• Utilize aseptic techniques in compliance with SOPs and annual audits• Interpret and analyze results to create client reports.

New Castle, Delaware, United States

- Adhere to written protocols for proper receiving of cryogenic storage of client materials- Performed routine equipment monitoring, calibrations, and cleaning (i.e, biosafety, hoods, incubators, water baths, refrigerators, and freezers)and maintained records according to guidelines.- Prepared media and assisted cell culture technicians with large cell bank expansions and freezes- Managed laboratory inventory supplies and assisted with maintaining supply record- Supported laboratory operations during investigations of invalid/ atypical results shift