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Brent Davis

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Grossing Technician in Dermatopathology Lab for 6 years, operating under level one biosafety cabinet. Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University of Georgia, with 2 years benchwork in an SOP driven lab on campus. Trained under a quality control specialist, experienced with analyzing and editing SOPs in monoclonal antibody production, including: ELISA testing, hybridoma creation, cell culture selection, growth, and maintenance, ion exchange chromatography, level 2 biosafety cabinet.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Processing Operator

MiMedx
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
  • Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
  • Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Ensured sterility and proper documentation for 800+ implements on a daily basis and ensured timely delivery to appropriate departments.

Grossing Technician

Finan Templeton Dermatopathology Associates
11.2018 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: Dermatopathology Lab with ~500 specimens processed daily from ~20 offices across Georgia.
  • Accessioned, labeled, processed specimens until formalin fixation step, working as a team of ~6, grossing under a biosafety level 1 cabinet.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance for data entry with the Intellipath patient data software.
  • Maintained equipment for grossing and histology lab, as well as power safety protocols for same.
  • Dermatopathology Lab with ~500 specimens processed daily from ~20 offices across Georgia.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Student Worker

Niche Pizza Company
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: UGA Dining Services
  • Trained new hires, interfaced with customers, supervised up to 8 member team throughout shifts.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Picked, sorted and processed customer orders to manage order fulfillment and increase sales.

Research Assistant

Bioexpression and Fermentation Facility
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Tested efficacy of different growth media conditions on Monoclonal Antibodies (mAb), especially serum-free vs standard, with a secondary goal of updating and improving facility's SOPs.
  • Conducted procedures involving multiple cell lines: Herpes B and E. Coli primarily, used mouse inoculation and CHO cells for hybridoma creation.
  • Trained in multiple steps of mAb process, both up- and down-stream: Cryostorage, both directions; mouse inoculation, selection, and harvesting; hybridoma formation and culture growth; formation of several different media and buffers; 'best candidate' weaning/selection process primarily through ELISA; product isolation/purification.
  • Proficient with multiple instruments: Biosafety Cabinet Class 2, autoclave, incubator, several different ELISA machines, flow-through purifier, centrifuge, automated and manual fractionator.

Kitchen Director

Epting Events
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Ensured accuracy of manifest/timeline and handled logistics for on-site events.
  • Directed events' kitchen staff, organized work area, synchronized operations with Event Manager.
  • Served up to 250 person events, with up to 5 dedicated kitchen staff and 10 servers.
  • Crisis Management in a time sensitive environment.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
03.2018

Skills

  • Spectroscopy
  • High-performance liquid chromatography
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Statistical Analysis
  • ELISA
  • Scientific research
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Microbiology
  • Writing Skills
  • Microscopy
  • Research & Development
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Chemical handling
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Quality control

Timeline

Processing Operator

MiMedx
02.2025 - 05.2025

Grossing Technician

Finan Templeton Dermatopathology Associates
11.2018 - 11.2024

Student Worker

Niche Pizza Company
08.2016 - 07.2018

Research Assistant

Bioexpression and Fermentation Facility
08.2015 - 12.2016

Kitchen Director

Epting Events
01.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor's of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Georgia

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