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Barrett Waling

Mahwah,NJ

Summary

Adaptable, highly curious problem solver. Going above and beyond for both colleagues and patients. Goals: Learning from the best, playing on world-class teams, and winning together.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist - QC Analytical

Minaris Regenerative Medicine
01.2022 - Current
  • Led a team of 5-7 QC Analysts performing in-process and release assays across 5 unique client processes
  • Developed analytical methods utilizing FACS and MACS for evaluation of cell and gene therapy products manufactured in a cGMP environment
  • Performed advanced experiments for preclinical and Phase 1-3 Clinical Trial projects in the areas of hematology and immuno-oncology
  • Successfully transitioned products from Phase 3 clinical to commercial. Multiple successful client technology transfers.
  • Trained QC analysts in project-specific applications of flow cytometry, ELISA and other analytical methods.
  • Collaborated with Project Management, MSAT, and Manufacturing Operations departments to execute technology transfers and prepare for FDA audits

FLOW CYTOMETRY CORE FACILITY – SR CELL SORTER

Northwell Health – Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Operation and quality control of all Institute flow cytometry instruments
  • Isolation, identification and recovery of target immune cell populations via MACS and FACS
  • Research emphasis on B and T lymphocyte subpopulations in autoimmune disease and oncology
  • Interfaced with 25+ investigators to facilitate their individual research projects
  • Trained new users and provided experimental design consultation
  • Reported to head of musculoskeletal and autoimmune disease research (PI Dr
  • Betty Diamond).

SAT / ACT / STEM INSTRUCTOR

Sylvan Learning
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered individual and group lessons to high school students in both live and remote settings
  • Provided targeted solutions for individual educational deficits – focus areas of mathematics, biology and chemistry
  • Interacted with families to meet their diverse needs from disrupted schooling.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – BIOCHEMISTRY / IMMUNOLOGY

SUNY Plattsburgh
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Performed cell-based immunogenicity and cytotoxicity assays on nanoparticle-treated cell lines; blood separation and flow cytometry
  • Presented research findings at SUNY conferences.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

SUNY Plattsburgh
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Performed multi-step synthesis and characterization of organic lignin polymers; presented research findings to Georgia Pacific and SUNY conferences.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Kinney Drugs – Pharmacy
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Responsibilities included dispensing medications, data entry, clerical tasks
  • Reported to lead pharmacist (Brion Forget PharmD).

Mechanicals APPRENTICE

Nehemiah Mechanical Systems
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Installation and maintenance of Generac residential and commercial power generation systems
  • Installation of Carrier heating-ventilation-air conditioning, electrical systems.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

B.S. Biochemistry -

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
05.2019

A.S. Math and Science -

Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY
12.2016

Skills

  • Quality and Abundance Mindset

  • Familiar with Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 11; Trained in GxP

  • Clinical-to-Commercial Transition

  • Native user of Becton Dickinson, Miltenyi and BioRad Flow Cytometers

  • ELISA, Cell and Tissue Culture; HPLC, GC, AAS, UV-Vis, IR, ISE, CV

  • Immunophenotyping panel design; FlowJo and FCS Express data analysis software

  • Root-cause analysis

  • Ability to handle setbacks and adversity Comfortable under pressure

  • Teaching in 1-on-1 or group settings

  • Experienced with Public Speaking / Presentation to a group or team

Languages

Spanish
English
German

Timeline

Scientist - QC Analytical

Minaris Regenerative Medicine
01.2022 - Current

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – BIOCHEMISTRY / IMMUNOLOGY

SUNY Plattsburgh
02.2019 - 05.2019

FLOW CYTOMETRY CORE FACILITY – SR CELL SORTER

Northwell Health – Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
01.2019 - 01.2022

SAT / ACT / STEM INSTRUCTOR

Sylvan Learning
01.2019 - 01.2022

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

SUNY Plattsburgh
09.2018 - 05.2019

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Kinney Drugs – Pharmacy
07.2018 - 01.2019

Mechanicals APPRENTICE

Nehemiah Mechanical Systems
06.2016 - 08.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

B.S. Biochemistry -

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

A.S. Math and Science -

Clinton Community College
Barrett Waling