Allyson Crudgington

• Acted as global Subject Matter Expert for Celselect Slide, Rare Cell Analysis, SureCell ATAC-seq, and SEQuoia product lines
• Designed, implemented, and optimized fluorescent image analysis pipelines to allow for >90% target cell identification from liquid biopsy samples
• Prioritized Research and Development tasks based on customer feedback and market needs
• Refined SOPs, Quality Control Documents, and Publications for dissemination to customers and at conferences
• Delivered training on new products to Field and Sales Teams to ensure company and customer success
• Analyzed team performance to identify opportunities for additional training
• Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships
• Drafted Beta Test Plans and coached Product Managers on effective ways to support external beta testers

• Performed Research and Development on Celselect Slide Product Line and reported results to Director of Product Development for review
• Maintained Genesis Rare Cell Isolation Instrumentation to ensure quality and calibration standards were achieved
• Reviewed current literature on liquid biopsy to determine potential new or improved products to prioritize in Product Development
• Maintained cell culture laboratory and managed ownership of procedural updates to workflows
• Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities
• Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems in relation to microscopic fluorescent antibody imaging
• Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting

• Promoted to Application Scientist, 11/2019
• Promoted to Scientist I, 09/2018
• Senior Research Lab. Technician, 06/2017-09/2018
• • Managed product development of CTC isolation for canine liquid biopsy samples and Truforma platforms and reported results to C-Suite
• • Established target canine cell sensitivity and specificity thresholds using mammalian cell culture, fluorescent microscopy, and flow cytometry
• • Authored robust CTC isolation protocols to support customer training and in-house development
• • Educated and trained sales and marketing teams on CTC narrative to promote customer interest
• • Supports sales and marketing efforts through white papers, app notes and publications
• • Maintained detailed understanding of competitive landscape and market trends in liquid biopsy
• • Traveled up to 30% of time for customer site visits and trade shows
• • Collaborated with Operations, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure concise company messaging
• Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements

• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
• Oversaw production processes and managed production schedule
• Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
• Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new NGS products

• Performed formulations, filling, and kitting and fully documented work
• Created manufacturing SOPs and quality control documents for use with Ion Torrent sequencing product lines
• Maintained and monitored laboratory and manufacturing equipment according to ISO standards
• Inventoried reagents, supplies, and finished products to ensure supply chain demands were not interrupted
• Conducted laboratory duties in a QMS/GMP environment
• Contributed to corrective and preventative action proposals to promote lab safety and efficiency

• Performed QC/QA testing on inorganic and organic chemical products and recorded and maintained records of product development
• Worked to develop and implement successful chemical formulas for incoming products
• Analyzed waste water treatment levels to meet Detroit Water and Sewer specifications
• Partnered with manufacturing operators to ensure high quality product preparation
• Performed corrective action to batches that failed QC testing to limit supply waste

• Prepared documents, such as contracts, statements of work, budgets, non-disclosure agreements and appendices
• Collected data by identifying sources of information, including designing survey and collection methods
• Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product
• Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups, including teleconferences and videoconferences, interacting with all levels of management
• Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys