Perform all essential duties and responsibilities of a Laboratory Analyst I.
Demonstrate competency in most chemistry assays performed in the laboratory.
Interpret, comprehend, and be able to provide insight on generated testing results.
Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order.
Assist with communication of chemistry data internally and to clients through either emails or meetings.
Work with management and quality to evaluate and investigate out of spec and atypical results in the laboratory, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Laboratory Analyst I
ACT Laboratories
Lansing, Michigan
04.2024 - 04.2026
Performed sample testing to analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
Performed microbiological sample testing to determine the presence/absence of bacteria or other microorganisms using quantitative and qualitative PCR.
Prepared test solutions, reagents, and standards for chemistry analyses.
Entered and reviewed data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Assisted in calibrating laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order.
Analyst 1, QC Microbiology
Emergent BioSolutions
Lansing, Michigan
05.2023 - 02.2024
Executed microbiology testing using techniques such as purity and filtrate testing, aseptic technique, and animal injections (SubQ or ID), ensuring reliable results.
Performed routine and non-routine testing, including validation studies, to maintain compliance with established procedures and support regulatory standards.
Applied good microbiology laboratory practices to analyze data for audits, facilitating regulatory compliance.
Associate Scientist, Chemistry
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Portage, MI
02.2023 - 05.2023
Simultaneously managed several complex projects using analytical methods and HPLC instruments, meeting all pertinent milestones.
Ensured that clients received quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
08-2022
Skills
HPLC and LCMS
GCMS and GC-FID
ICP-MS
GMP, GLP, and GDP
Aseptic techniques
Purity testing
BDS filtrate
qPCR and qualitative PCR
Timeline
Laboratory Chemist I
ACT Laboratories
04.2026 - Current
Laboratory Analyst I
ACT Laboratories
04.2024 - 04.2026
Analyst 1, QC Microbiology
Emergent BioSolutions
05.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Scientist, Chemistry
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
02.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
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