Ann Presley
Flagtown,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and achievement-oriented Senior Information Scientist, specializing in data review, quality control, and compliance. Expertise includes preclinical research, SEND standards, training, GLP and cGMP standards. Known for exceptional adaptability, teamwork, and a dedication to timelines. Committed to continuous learning and adept at managing multiple projects with precision, contributing effectively to cross-functional teams and compliance initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SQL, pivot tables and LIMS, demonstrating a strong focus on professional development in fast-paced environments. Efficient and conscientious Scientist with strong expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and laboratory techniques. Proven ability to conduct meticulous research, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Solid understanding of scientific methodologies and commitment to maintaining high standards in all tasks. Brings solid work ethic and deep knowledge in scientific research to role of Scientist.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Instructor
Golds Gym
Bridgewater, NJ
09.2009 - Current
- Conducted group classes such as weightlifting, tabata, kickboxing, and stretching.
- Utilized motivational techniques to keep clients focused on achieving results.
- Built relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction with services provided.
- Demonstrated the proper form and technique for a variety of exercises, including weight-bearing activities.
- Monitored risks, contraindications, and side effects with fitness class participants.
- Maintain current education and certifications needed.
- Disseminate announcements from the general manager to participants about gym etiquette, changes to schedule, or upcoming events.
- May be responsible for instructing up to 30 people in a class at one time.
Senior Information Scientist
Instem
Remote
04.2020 - 10.2024
- Responsible for converting preclinical data into SEND standard compliant datasets and performing reviews for compliance to FDA rules, TCGs and SENDIG.
- Lead process improvement activities and gave presentations via powerpoint to the team on improvents.
- Maintained and updated an excel document that the OSS SEND department used and gave powerpoint presentations to the team on updates.
- Identified potential sources of errors during experimentation and implemented corrective measures accordingly.
- Coordinated with other scientists to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of projects.
- Provided technical guidance on project objectives to junior scientists.
- Participated in cross-functional technical team activities to share knowledge and expertise.
- Resolved issues arising out of missing or incomplete data entries quickly and efficiently.
- Identified discrepancies between source documents and datasets as part of regular quality control measures.
- Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Volunteer member or the CDIS company committee for MA and MI domains. Attended virtual CDIS meetings.
Scientific Associate II
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
East Hanover, NJ
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite and LIMS (provantis, etc).
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Perform all the technical procedures necessary to implement and conduct study protocol for safety evaluation studies on laboratory animals with minimal supervision in an accurate and timely manner (handling, dosing, weighing, etc. laboratory animal, obtain specimens and measurements, sample processing, maintain study data)
- Conduct verify and assist in preparation of dosage formulations. Prepare, verify and QC batch records. Perform calibrations of equipment per SOP.
- Responsible for DEA controlled substances on site, including documentation.
- Serve as a principal investigator on study protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Work with DIS performing study related activities (blood collection, dosing, necropsy, etc.). Learning flow cytometry and other technical procedures.
- Member on the SEND committee. Learning QC and various parts of SEND
Senior Research Technician (Necropsy/Fetal Patholo
Huntington Life Science
East Millstone, NJ
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Perform necropsy examinations of rodents and large animals, trim and weigh tissues for microscopic examination, bleed and euthanize animals, prepare bone marrow slides, record data as per company SOP’s and study protocol. Prepare and perform tissue trimming for embedding.
- Organize and prepare equipment, material, chemicals/solutions and areas used for daily procedures.
- Clean laboratory following necropsy; transfer tissues and samples to appropriate departments.
- Continued to train and become proficient in necropsy and fetal pathology procedures and train new hires in necropsy procedures.
- Contributed ideas for improvement of current laboratory practices based on experience gained through experimentation.
- Prepared solutions for use in experiments according to established protocols or recipes.
- Monitored quality control parameters throughout experiments to ensure accuracy of results.
- Calibrated, validated and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Cleaned, maintained and prepared supplies and work areas.
- Used data entry, database and word processing programs to track day-to-day activities.
Senior Research Technician
Huntingdon Life Sciences
East Millstone, NJ
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Conducted scientific research experiments, analyzed data and wrote comprehensive reports to document findings.
- Set-up and conduct experiments in accordance with company protocols and SOP's under minimal supervision.
- Prepare and implement study driven procedures such as dosage administration, blood collection, automated data collection, data evaluation and any other required events
- Daily evaluation and communication of animal welfare parameters and deviations
- Assist in SOP development
- Contributed ideas for improvement of current laboratory practices based on experience gained through experimentation.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Used data entry, database and word processing programs to track day-to-day activities.
Assistant Scientist
Merck & Co. (Formerly Schering-Plough Corp.)
Summit, NJ
08.2006 - 09.2010
- Generated high-quality deliverables that met customer requirements in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of novel therapeutic agents through pre-clinical testing.
- Maintained accurate records of all experiments conducted including detailed notes on observations and results.
- Participated in cross-functional technical team activities to share knowledge and expertise.
- Used data entry, database and word processing programs to track day-to-day activities.
- Conduct small and large animal preclinical research including dosage administration, biological sample collection, data collection, estrous evaluation and ensured all tasks performed within SOP and GLP compliance while under minimal supervision.
- Maintained communication with Study Directors, supervisors and pertinent support staff with particular attention to adverse findings, animal welfare, and personnel safety issues.
- Assisted in data verification, tabulation and report generation.
- Assisted in training technical staff.
- Additional duties: C-Sections, Staples, fetal evaluation, preparation for and performance of Wilson’s and single staining techniques, post staining fetal evaluation, weight calibration, and maintained controlled substance records.
Associate Scientist II
Nucleonics Inc.
Horsham, PA
10.2005 - 08.2006
- Utilize DNA based formulations, executed non-GLP research to help develop an effective treatment for Hepatitis using the mouse as a model.
- Performed various routes of administration and biological sample collection [IV bolus, IP, IM and hydrodynamic injections, submandibular, cardiac puncture, and orbital sinus blood collections]
- Harvested tissues, performed perfusions, and processed samples
- Observed and recorded all study data including making diagrams of technical procedures
- Developed and implemented new techniques in the mouse model relevant to nucleonics’ research and its vivariums including necessary training and drafting of SOP’s and written procedures.
- Monitored and maintained communication with contracted research conducted off-site
- Monitored the performance of experiments to ensure accuracy of results obtained.
- Maintained laboratory instruments including calibrations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
- Participated in internal meetings to discuss project progress and share ideas for improvement.
- Prepared reagents used in experiments according to established recipes or specifications provided by senior staff members.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted research and development activities for products, methods, and processes.
- Calibrated, validated and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Used data entry, database and word processing programs to track day-to-day activities.
Laboratory Technician III
Charles River Laboratories
Horsham, PA
04.2002 - 10.2005
- Performed GLP compliant preclinical reproductive, developmental and photobiology studies under minimal supervision.
- Observation, tracking, and documentation of study data (manual and electronic). Daily tasks included restraint, dosage administration, and biological sample collection on rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. Some relevant examples include: IV, gavage, blood collections, estrous/mating evaluation, inhalation, behavioral testing, etc
- Utilized a range of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, and spectrophotometers.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and analyses in support of research objectives, ensuring accuracy and precision of results.
- Maintained accurate records of data collected from experiments.
- Ensured compliance with relevant safety regulations when handling hazardous materials in the lab.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior technicians on laboratory safety practices and procedures.
- Analyzed test and experiment results while maintaining compliance with specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biotechnology And Conservation
Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA08-2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Time management and organization skills
- Data review and QC
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking and communication
- Laboratory Testing
- SQL experience
- Data repositories
- SEND
- CDISC experience in SDTM/Definexml
- GLP and cGMP knowledge
- SOP planning and support
- Calibration methods
- Document management
- Batch record preparation and review
- LIMS experience
- Data entry
- Desire for on-going professional development and continuous learning
- Ability to multitask while remaining adaptable and flexible
Affiliations
Awards: Recipient of Translational Medicine Award for Quality Nov 2017 (Novartis)
Activities: Running, hiking, drawing, reading, cooking, sewing.
Timeline
Senior Information Scientist
Instem
04.2020 - 10.2024
Scientific Associate II
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
08.2015 - 04.2020
Senior Research Technician (Necropsy/Fetal Patholo
Huntington Life Science
02.2011 - 08.2015
Senior Research Technician
Huntingdon Life Sciences
10.2010 - 02.2011
Fitness Instructor
Golds Gym
09.2009 - Current
Assistant Scientist
Merck & Co. (Formerly Schering-Plough Corp.)
08.2006 - 09.2010
Associate Scientist II
Nucleonics Inc.
10.2005 - 08.2006
Laboratory Technician III
Charles River Laboratories
04.2002 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biotechnology And Conservation
Delaware Valley College