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Sarah Geisler

Senior Research Associate
Needham,MA

Summary

Senior Research associate with 20 years of biotech and pharmacological experience, specializing in in-vivo preclinical tasks. Expertise includes handing and dosing of mice and rats, stereotaxic surgery, pk/pd compound studies and related necropsy. Demonstrates high level of experience in in-vivo behavioral testing of mice, including models of memory and attention, social interactions, and motor functioning for mouse models of developmental disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, and various transgenic mouse models of disease. Adaptive player with in-depth knowledge of animal models of disease and has repeatedly served as a point person in program team meetings. Analyzes and presents own data to cross-functional teams. Passionate about driving growth and learning new techniques to improve personal abilities and program outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Research Associate

Biogen
Cambridge, MA
01.2014 - Current
  • Collaborated with project teams to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of data collection.
  • Maintained detailed records of project data and materials, updating information when changes arose.
  • Directed, guided and delegated tasks to teams and developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.
  • Performed in-vivo behavioral and pk/pd experiments and research and documented findings.
  • Performed stereotaxic ICV ASO administration in mice and documented findings.
  • Conducted independent research to validate efficacy of behavioral protocols, assimilate results and prepare written technical reports.

Associate Scientist III

Biogen
Cambridge, MA
08.2008 - 01.2014
  • Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
  • Produced statistical reports to correlate with laboratory research.
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
  • Maintained absolute integrity with report findings.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.

Associate Scientist III

Novartis
Cambridge, MA
05.2004 - 06.2008
  • Set up new in-vivo behavioral lab under supervision of new lab head
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for program support
  • Worked with cross-functional project teams to support program goals
  • Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
  • Produced statistical reports to correlate with laboratory research.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Neuropsychology

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
09.1999 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychology

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
09.1995 - 07.1999

Skills

    Expertise in in-vivo rodent handing and dosing

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Software

GraphPad Prism

Excel

Microsoft Outlook products

Timeline

Senior Research Associate

Biogen
01.2014 - Current

Associate Scientist III

Biogen
08.2008 - 01.2014

Associate Scientist III

Novartis
05.2004 - 06.2008

Master of Science - Clinical Neuropsychology

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
09.1999 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychology

Brandeis University
09.1995 - 07.1999
Sarah GeislerSenior Research Associate