Brooke Schmitt
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated Safety Administrative Specialist with a proven track record at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, excelling in regulatory compliance and risk management. Expert in NIH guidelines, I effectively process over 100 IBC submissions annually while delivering new employee biosafety training. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail drive my commitment to safety and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Safety Administrative Specialist
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St Louis, Missouri
07.2022 - Current
- Manage administrative activities for the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Program, processing over 100 submissions annually.
- Coordinate and direct monthly IBC meetings for effective decision-making.
- Serve as the primary resource for InfoEd IBC software, ensuring optimal use.
- Deliver biosafety training for new employees, and contribute to the development of additional training materials.
- Maintain records for USDA APHIS permits to support compliance.
- Assist in conducting routine laboratory inspections to uphold safety standards.
- Review shipment forms to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies for shipping biological materials.
- Develop and organize filing systems for easy access to research documentation.
Laboratory Animal Technician
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided and documented daily husbandry care to research mice.
- Sanitized and maintained rodent colony rooms.
- Monitored behaviors, illness, or death in animals, and reported to the Facility Manager.
- Maintained record-keeping of daily animal census and sanitation of the animal room.
Laboratory Assistant
Grow Pro Genetics LLC
Hamel, IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for carrying out duties to facilitate the advancement of the Soft Red Winter Wheat breeding program.
- Recorded plant notes as required by the research director.
- Assisted in the hand harvesting of wheat, including cutting the wheat, bundling the stalks, and drying the stalks.
- Processed and organized the wheat by using a threshing machine and a winnower.
- Sorted inventory and packaged seed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Greenville University
Greenville, IL08-2021
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL08-2019
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Problem solving
- NIH guidelines expertise
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Document management
- Training development
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency
- Collaboration skills
- Record keeping
- Export control knowledge
- Select agent regulations knowledge
- Oral and written communication
Affiliations
Co-Secretary for International Women in STEM Hub (IWISH) at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Certification
Health and Safety Institute - Adult First Aid and CPR AED Certified (2024)
Timeline
Safety Administrative Specialist
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
07.2022 - Current
Laboratory Animal Technician
Washington University in St. Louis
09.2021 - 07.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Grow Pro Genetics LLC
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Greenville University
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College