ALYSSA BRANDON
Durham,NC
Summary
Professional scientist with focus on quality control microbiology. Proven experience in maintaining high standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Known for effective teamwork and flexibility in dynamic environments. Skills include microbial testing, molecular testing, aseptic techniques, and data analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiology Associate II
KBI Biopharma
09.2022 - Current
- Perform clean utility monitoring ( water, sampling, bioburden, conductivity, and nitrates) and environmental monitoring
- Perform product testing ( bioburden, kinetic endotoxin, and raw materials) and media release testing
- Documentation and review data per GDP
- Purchasing laboratory supplies and managing inventory
- Assisted with the revisions of SOPs and documents
Microbiology Associate 1
KBI Biopharma
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with development of Standard Operation Protocols (SOP) for new facilities environmental monitoring and testing of microbial samples
- Environmental monitoring sampling in manufacturing facilities per SOP with good aseptic practices
- Perform bioburden, conductivity, and nitrate testing of facility waters and in house process samples
- Documented and reviewed data per GDP
Wet Lab Technician
UNC Chapel Hill
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Appropriate use of tecan automated handling robots
- Carry out testing per established sop and/or guidance of laboratory management
- Follow established quality management policies and GLP practices
- Document and log results
- Operate within guidelines for BSLII environment
Molecular Scientist
Mako Medical
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Perform extractions from respiratory samples
- Perform qPCR
- Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2020
Skills
- Pipetting
- QPCR
- File and Records Management
- Automated Laboratory Testing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterility testing
- Microbial identification
- Gram staining
- Growth promotion testing
- Bioburden testing
- Good laboratory practices
Timeline
Microbiology Associate II
KBI Biopharma
09.2022 - Current
Microbiology Associate 1
KBI Biopharma
06.2021 - Current
Wet Lab Technician
UNC Chapel Hill
03.2021 - 06.2021
Molecular Scientist
Mako Medical
09.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Winston-Salem State University
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