Ashley Merrill
OCEANSIDE,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Gilead Sciences
06.2022 - Current
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.
- Supported stakeholder engagement efforts through regular communication of research updates and findings.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
Process Development Intern
Novartis Gene Therapies
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Drafted a SOP for leak response management for upstream manufacturing of a rare genetic therapy and met with QA to discuss their requirements for this document.
- Created a risk assessment and FMEA for upstream manufacturing.
- Led a cohort of 50+ interns in weekly discussions and team-building challenges.
- Individually met with interns throughout their experience in the company to assess their needs and create connections.
- Participated in a 5S project for QC labs.
Technical Development Intern
Avexis
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed studies to determine whether vendor changes affected drug product and assessed the value of strip sampling.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Co-led meetings for the intern cohort (30+ interns) regarding experience.
- Co-led discussions regarding DEI for the intern cohort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Biological Engineering
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO05.2022
Skills
- Lab Operations
- Grant Writing
- Research
- Good Documentation Practices
Timeline
Research Associate
Gilead Sciences
06.2022 - Current
Process Development Intern
Novartis Gene Therapies
05.2021 - 08.2021
Technical Development Intern
Avexis
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Biological Engineering
University of Colorado