Bradley Bishop
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor, ADME
Charles River Laboratories International Inc
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Led and organized a team of 16 laboratory technicians via daily huddle meetings, training schedules and performance review
- Served as point person on scheduling study workload through Client Services and Project management office
- Interviewed and hired candidates for open technician positions
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies through SOP review/update and sharing laboratory techniques
- Collaborated with Radiation Safety Officer to maintain proper Radioactive Materials inventory including receipt, shipment and safe discard
- Provided training and guidance for a new peer Supervisor and Project Lead for the department
- Led CAPA investigations behind production errors
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
Research Specialist, Pharmacokinetics
Charles River Laboratories
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Acted as technical lead during nonclinical study conduct, especially during complex studies
- Provided departmental training for many specialized functions within the departmental core skills set as necessary
- Mentored less-experienced technicians to improve the team's knowledge and efficiency
- Served as Supervisor/Project Leader delegate during their absences
- Streamlined data collection processes for improved accuracy and reduced time spent on manual tasks
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and execute innovative research projects
Research Specialist, Pharmacokinetics
MPI Research
06.2010 - 03.2018
- Project Leader delegate during supervisor absences
- Served as a mentor for new technicians
- Provided departmental training for many specialized functions within the departmental core skills set as necessary
- Voluntarily learned new functions and applied them on studies as required, e.g
- Mouse tail vein microsampling, intratracheal dosing in mice, whole body perfusions/brain collection in mice.
Manager, Toxicology Services, USFDA GLP Advisory Board
Medicilon/MPI Preclinical Research
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Played an integral role in achieving AAALAC accreditation for the new facility, assisted in writing/editing the Program Description, and actively participated in the AAALAC Site Visit in 2009 resulting in the accreditation of the Medicilon/MPI Preclinical Research facility
- Mentored the Toxicology and Pharmacokinetics department managers, while managing study load, departmental budgeting and Human Resources issues
- Provided technical training to Research Associates in the toxicology and pharmacokinetics departments on both typical and specialized functions
- Aided in developing a program for rodent surgery with the Attending Veterinarian, specifically improving aseptic technique and analgesia
- Served on the IACUC as a scientific member for approximately 10 months
- Responsible for conducting facility tours for visiting English-speaking sponsors
- Acknowledged as employee of the Year for 2009.
Project Leader, Pharmacokinetics
MPI Research
03.2006 - 07.2008
- Responsible for managing eight to ten Research Associates
- Conducted high volumes of both GLP and non-GLP pharmacokinetic studies, on average 4-5 studies per day
- Performed new hire interviews for the department and selected qualified applicants for open positions
- Assisted in the training of two additional Project Leaders
- Responsible for reviewing/revising protocols, SOPs and departmental forms.
Research Associate II, Pharmacokinetics
MPI Research
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Provided training for all new Research Associates in the department
- Voluntarily learned new functions and applied them on studies as needed
- Consistently helped motivate coworkers in every day functions.
Research Associate II, Second Shift Toxicology Services
MPI Research
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted in creating the daily schedule for Second Shift employees
- Project Leader delegate in times of supervisor absences
- Acknowledged as Employee of the Month for Small Animal Tox Dept in July 2004
- Conducted training sessions for new Second Shift employees
- Became the first Second Shift technician to achieve L.A.T
- Certification.
Research Associate I, Second Shift Toxicology Services
MPI Research
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Performed various late night functions, which were typically timed functions, with minimal errors
- Became the first Second Shift technician to achieve A.L.A.T
- Certification
- Trained co-workers on various functions required to be completed by Second Shift, e.g
- Dosing, blood collection, observations.
Manager
Hungry Howie's Pizza and Subs
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Responsible for supervising a crew of ten to fifteen employees per night
- Responsible for closing the store nightly and accounting for daily sales
- Trained crew members and delivery drivers as needed.
Education
B.S. in Biomedical Science - Biological Sciences And Chemistry
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2024
High School Diploma -
Mattawan High School
Mattawan, MI01.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Compliance Management
- Budget Administration
- Risk Management
- Staff Supervision
- Safety oversight
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- 01/01/09, Laboratory Animal Technologist (L.A.T.G.), Grand Rapids, MI
- 01/01/05, Laboratory Animal Technician (L.A.T.), Portage, MI
- 01/01/03, Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (A.L.A.T.), Portage, MI
References
Shannon Thomas, Manager of IACUC and Animal Welfare, Charles River Laboratories, Mattawan, MI
- (269) 501-5584
Nathan Brown, Senior Manager, Infusion Toxicology, Charles Rive Laboratories, Mattawan, MI
- (517) 242-1135
Max Saxton, PK Scientist, Zoetis, Kalamazoo, MI
- (517) 803-1724
Timeline
Operations Supervisor, ADME
Charles River Laboratories International Inc
04.2022 - 08.2023
Research Specialist, Pharmacokinetics
Charles River Laboratories
03.2018 - 04.2022
Research Specialist, Pharmacokinetics
MPI Research
06.2010 - 03.2018
Manager, Toxicology Services, USFDA GLP Advisory Board
Medicilon/MPI Preclinical Research
07.2008 - 06.2010
Project Leader, Pharmacokinetics
MPI Research
03.2006 - 07.2008
Research Associate II, Pharmacokinetics
MPI Research
01.2005 - 03.2006
Research Associate II, Second Shift Toxicology Services
MPI Research
01.2004 - 01.2005
Research Associate I, Second Shift Toxicology Services
MPI Research
01.2002 - 01.2004
Manager
Hungry Howie's Pizza and Subs
01.1998 - 01.2002
B.S. in Biomedical Science - Biological Sciences And Chemistry
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Mattawan High School
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