Experienced Microbiologist with proven experience improving scientific community by performing accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research funding efforts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiologist
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
2017.08 - 2022.01
Lead daily mumps and measles testing procedures and specimen analysis.
Established and maintained on-going, clear communication with scientific, project management, and internal teams.
Track and maintain specimen inventory via ELIMS.
Facilitated storage, transfer, and documentation of over 50 biological samples received through STATT via ELIMS weekly.
Aided in Inventory control, and reporting in adherence with FDA and CLIA regulations, and HIPPA standards.
Presented findings on different mumps and measles enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) kits research via Microsoft PowerPoint to internal teams biweekly.
Reviewed and analyzed over 50+ mumps and measles data weekly, from enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) tests and created patient reports via ELIMS, for reporting to clinical and hospitals.
Collected, prepared, labeled, log, and store sample specimens in ELIMS.
Assisted in developing, writing and updating, over 15+ laboratory standard operations procedure (SOPs) and approved procedures.
Aided in monitoring ultra-low freezers units with routine maintenance and annual calibration.
Conducted deliverables for PRN testing including preparation of reagents, assistance running measles avidity, splitting cells, and growing virus.
Strictly adhered to HIPPA and CLIA standards for privacy and technical quality.
Maintain and ensure all laboratory equipment were up to date.
Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
Aided in investigating and writing NCEs.
Scientist II
Q2 Lab Solutions
2017.02 - 2017.08
Prepared and run 50+ biological samples for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Developed and tested drugs to be sold to pharmaceuticals companies.
Consistently recognized for exceeding challenging sales quotas and customer expectations.
Assisted with method development and validation of drugs given to us by our clients.
Developed, nurtured, and sustained strategic relationships with key medical personnel and actively listened to their needs and concerns.
Performed wet-lab and molecular biology scientific research, using methods including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),pharmacokinetic(PK) and Anti-drug antibody (ADAs).
Performed cell culture and helped in cell line maintenance.
Prepared, transfered, and harvest cell culture media.
Monitored temperature, cell viability, and other parameters from cell culture samples to ensure quality.
Responsible for providing clear communication with Scientific, Project Management and LC/MS/MS teams.
Prepare stock and working solutions/standards and QC samples.
Recorded observations, perform calculations, and collected and prepared data for evaluation.
Document all project work according to Quintiles and GLP processes and procedures, as applicable.
Aided in pipette maintenance and verification, and other laboratory maintenance on monthly basis.
Use LIMS system to schedule samples, set-up and edit work list and manage bioanalytical data.
Follows written procedures to perform assays and logs data into lab notebooks or data forms.
Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
Lab Technician II
GENOVA DIAGNOSTICS
2014.12 - 2017.02
Developed, standardized, modified, and evaluated operation procedures, techniques, or tests to analyze specimens and for use in medical laboratory experiments.
Conducted regular direct ELISA, indirect ELISA, and sandwich ELISA testing including collecting and recording of key medical testing analysis and clinical results data into laboratory computer system.
Performed chemical analysis of feces, blood, and urine samples to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
Interpreted, compiled, and condensed critical technical data into comprehensive, accessible reporting for physicians, patients’ family members, and researchers
Identified opportunity to increase productivity and improve processes resulting in enhanced turnaround time.
Mentored, and coached over 15 laboratory assistants and technicians.
Tracked over 50 collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection weekly.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Logged patient information and recorded results into LIMS system.
Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Maintained over 100 documentation on tests performed in lab weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2014
Skills
Standard Methods
Southern Blotting
Laboratory Equipment Handling
Data Presentation
ELISA Assays
Technical Troubleshooting
Validation Protocols
Microscopic Techniques
Quality Assurance and Control
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
Regulatory Standards
Microbiological Techniques
Certification
Certified Sales Professional Certificate Number: 698992023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Microbiologist
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
2017.08 - 2022.01
Scientist II
Q2 Lab Solutions
2017.02 - 2017.08
Lab Technician II
GENOVA DIAGNOSTICS
2014.12 - 2017.02
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Certified Sales Professional Certificate Number: 698992023
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