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Engineering Technician @ East Penn Manufacturing Temporary summary position: Redesigned visual manuals for multiple departments depicting correct and incorrect product intermediates for use at a newly acquired plant. From June 2006 to September 2006 (4 months) Lyons Station, PAScientist @ Merck West Point, PAReceptionist @ Caron Treatment Centers From January 2011 to August 2011 (8 months) Wernersville, PASupplemental Instructor @ Penn State University Aided professors in class and ran outside study sessions for such courses as Intro Biology, Organic Chemistry and Intro Genetics. From August 2009 to May 2011 (1 year 10 months) Reading, PALaboratory Technician @ F.M. Brown's Temporary summer position: Conducted quantitative mycotoxin analysis on incoming wheat samples using a competitive direct ELISA and performed protein, moisture, ash and falling number analysis on flour samples. From June 2010 to August 2010 (3 months) Fleetwood, PABiologist @ Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Performed cell based TCID50 assay which requires use of automation (Biomek® 3000) and serial dilutions for potency testing of MMR and ProQuad® vaccine products, process intermediates and related experimental samples.Used microscopy for identification of visual cytopathic effects of Measles, Mumps and Rubella viruses.Utilized aseptic technique while maintaining two mammalian cell lines (RK-13, Vero). Acted as team lead on sample coordination: including scheduling of submissions, maintaining on-going sample inventory and use of LIMS for sample receipt, testing and data input.Created a sample organization system to easily store samples upon arrival and to locate later for testing.Acted as team lead on the implementation and use of BioInventory (LIMS) in the laboratory to maintain an up to date inventory of critical reagents. Maintained GMP documentation, adherence to laboratory specific SOP’s and cGMP guidelines and safety standards.Proficient use of Electronic Laboratory Notebook for documentation and Second Scientist Review.Completed Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training (2013) and participated in the standardization of laboratory procedures. From August 2011 to August 2014 (3 years 1 month) West Point, PAResearch Assistant @ Penn State University Research Assistant to Dr. Tami Mysliwiec: Comparative analysis of the genomes of spore-converting phages (PMB12, SP10). Utilized microbial aseptic techniques and cultivated bacterial cultures (including colony and spore enumeration).Bacterial DNA extraction.PCR with specific primer design.Use of gel electrophoresis and Southern Blot analysis. From May 2010 to June 2011 (1 year 2 months) Reading, PAResearch Assistant @ Penn State University Research Assistant to Dr. Maureen Dunbar: Effects of alcohol on mammary gland development.Utilized aseptic technique while maintaining a cell-line (MCF-7).Measured cell proliferation with colorimetric MTT assay and colorimetric BrdU enzyme immunoassay.Use of a spectrophotometer.Microscopic analysis of slides of mammary glands harvested from mice.Rodent Husbandry. From May 2009 to May 2010 (1 year 1 month) Reading, PABiochemist Group Leader @ Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories ♦ Continuation of Scientist II responsibilities.♦ Primary point of contact for multiple clients.♦ Responsible for the professional development and supervision of 10 direct reports. ♦ Conduct two yearly performance reviews of reports, providing constructive feedback. ♦ Aid client in managing and allocating resources for new and ongoing projects.♦ Responsible for the hiring and basic training of new employees. ♦ Assist with the troubleshooting of analytical assays and with assay development for new projects. From October 2015 to May 2018 (2 years 8 months) West Point, PABiochemist @ Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories ♦ Support various vaccine and biologics programs by running both GMP and non-GMP characterization testing while maintaining GMP documentation, adhering to laboratory specific SOPs and safety standards.♦ Authoring and Second Scientist Review (SSR) of technical documents including testing protocols and reports, SOPs, laboratory notebooks, and transfer and validation procedures following ICH guidelines. ♦ Experience in utilizing the following test methods: o ELISA (competitive binding, sandwich, etc)o Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) o Colorimetry assay utilizing plate reader (Spectramax M2 &M5)o Surface Plasmon Resonance using Biacore™3000o Static Light Scattering (SLS) o Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)o HPLC-Agilent with Empower 3 (size exclusion and peptide mapping) o Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)♦ Support storage and maintenance of critical reagents including: o Setting up monthly and quarterly meeting with CROo Use of BioInventory (LIMS)o Oversight of the production and shipment of new critical reagents♦ Use of Trackwise quality management system for GMP documentation of noncompliance and laboratory investigations including initiation of Notice of Events (NOE) and Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions (CAPA). ♦ Training individuals on assays and technical skills utilized in carrying out assigned work. From August 2014 to October 2015 (1 year 3 months) West Point, PA