Christina Gavala
Manheim,United States
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in analytical testing, coordinating cross-functional teams, and operational optimization. Experienced in overseeing multiple concurrent projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Skilled in facilitating technical investigations, managing project financials, and maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients and internal stakeholders. Known for meticulous attention to detail, data-driven decision-making, and strong communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager 1
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
08.2025 - Current
- Maintain multiple projects and their deliverables with proactive communication skills both with clients and internal teams.
- Facilitate investigations with technical teams and external stakeholders.
- Track project financial aspects including purchase order and invoice management.
- Collaborate across multiple teams including sales, marketing, quality, and operations to ensure project goals are met.
Project Manager Trainee
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Maintain project scope and deliverables with proactive communication skills both with clients and internal teams.
- Facilitate investigations with technical teams.
- Track project financial aspects including purchase and invoice management.
- Collaborate across multiple teams including sales, marketing, quality, and operations to ensure project goals are met.
Project Lead Scientist I
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Establish strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal departments through regular communication to ensure successful project completion.
- Identify and implement process improvements while increasing quality of results and maintaining budgets.
- Host training sessions for seasoned and newly hired scientists.
- Create training SOP's, protocols and batch records for study testing execution.
- Perform client downstream scaled-down testing procedures with AKTA chromatography, Viral Inactivation, and Viral Filtration; overseeing multiple studies at one time.
- Fronted training for Viral Clearance Tissue Studies, which are derived from biological sources and used as medical devices.
Scientist I/Associate Scientist
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Aided with troubleshooting issues encountered during experiments, including investigations if necessary.
- Spearheaded internal meetings to discuss project progress and share ideas for improvements.
- Performed analyses of Viral Clearance samples on plaque assay using cell cultures.
- Utilized Cell Culture techniques to grow and maintain cell lines used for analytical testing.
Laboratory Technician
Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Compliant in ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC with training in sterilization practices.
- Sterilized laboratory tools and reagents, using equipment such as autoclaves.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior technicians on laboratory safety, practices, and procedures.
- Performed routine and non-routine enumeration testing on food, feed, and cosmetic samples for microbiological analyses.
- Served as a subject matter expert (SME) for microbiological enumeration analyses performed, as well as general laboratory operations.
- Assisted Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center (Des Moines, Iowa) for moisture loss testing of feed samples.
Veterinary Student Intern
Lititz Veterinary Clinic
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication about their pets' needs.
- Shadowed cases in the operating room and assisted in the preparation by sterilizing instruments and setting up surgical equipment.
- Utilized excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced and condensed environment.
- Assisting the Veterinarians in consults for: X-rays, pre-operation procedures, post-operation procedures, routine appointments, and sick appointments.
- Caring for the in house animal patients in the kennels, and administering medications.
Education
Bachelor's - Biology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
05.2022
Skills
- GMP Standards
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Training & Development
Awards
- Individual Quarterly Award for Q4 given by Company Executives at Eurofins BPT (Jan 2024)
- Living Our Values from Managers at Eurofins BPT (Oct 2023, May 2024, Dec 2025)
Timeline
Project Manager 1
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager Trainee
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
02.2025 - 11.2025
Project Lead Scientist I
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
04.2024 - 02.2025
Scientist I/Associate Scientist
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America
05.2023 - 04.2024
Laboratory Technician
Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing
02.2022 - 04.2023
Veterinary Student Intern
Lititz Veterinary Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor's - Biology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania