Celine Laracuente
Brighton,MA
Summary
Dynamic Scientist with extensive experience at BioAgilytix, excelling in experimental design and project management. Background in enhancing laboratory efficiency and training junior staff. Seeking to leverage deep scientific expertise and growing leadership capabilities in a project management role. Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration, timeline management, and driving complex projects from concept to completion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist II, Biomarkers
BioAgilytix
Boston, MA
04.2024 - Current
- Performs complex troubleshooting and leads initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays and instrumentation.
- Serving as supervisor to schedule, assess and train junior employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Serving as lead scientist to design, optimize, and validate experiments following GLP guidelines.
- Follows strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Beta testing new electronic inventory system that will launch company wide.
Scientist I, Biomarkers
BioAgilytix
Boston, MA
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Created study documents such as SOPs, method worksheets, memos, plans & reports for validations and sample analysis.
- Regularly communicated with multiple sponsors to ensure deadlines were met and timelines were accurate.
- Juggled multiple projects at once while delegating work to junior staff.
Immunoassay Scientist II
ICON Clinical Research
Whitesboro, NY
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Perform development, validation, and post validation assessments of Pharmacokinetics (PK) methods.
- Participate in bi-weekly meetings with department heads and fellow colleagues to discuss material relevant to the group such as inventory management, laboratory equipment maintenance, and upcoming projects.
- Training more junior staff and aiding in qualification of additional operators over multiple platforms.
Immunoassay Scientist I
ICON Clinical Research
Whitesboro, NY
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Perform sample analysis to support pre-clinical and clinical studies.
- Method writing skills used to perform major or minor updates of PK methods and transfer methods whenever necessary.
- Keeping inventory of reagents and lab supplies for general or client specific use with physical forms as well as using online inventory tracking system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY05-2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05-2016
Skills
- Data analytics
- Experimental design
- Project management
- Effective multitasking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Smartsheet, Float
- Proficient in Gen5, Softmax Pro, iBio, Watson LIMS, MSD Workbench, Methodical Mind
- Immunological assays: ELISA, ECLA, Luminex
- PBMC isolation
- Written and verbal communication with sponsors
- Document writing; Plans, reports, data tables, memos
Accomplishments
- Head of lab council, aiding in improving quality of lab environment and fielding concerns from staff.
- Member of the safety committee; performing reagent sweeps to ensure the lab is in compliance with current SOPs and FDA guidance.
- Implemented new organizational systems throughout the lab to increase efficiency. Main point of focus: reagent storage units.
- Previously OSHA (HAZWOPER) trained and a member of the spill response team at ICON in the event of large spills.
Timeline
Scientist II, Biomarkers
BioAgilytix
04.2024 - Current
Scientist I, Biomarkers
BioAgilytix
09.2022 - 04.2024
Immunoassay Scientist II
ICON Clinical Research
09.2021 - 08.2022
Immunoassay Scientist I
ICON Clinical Research
08.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College