Christopher Crenshaw
Associate Scientist
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of project management, laboratory methods, team building, and efficiency improvement skills to successfully fill the technical role at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company to achieve its goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Scientist
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories
04.2020 - Current
- Use a variety of specialized equipment including, but not limited to scatter-plate and light microscope, PCR and Antigen detection equipment (Bacgene, Bax, VIDAS, and Veriflow), Vitek (Microbial ID), fume hoods, serological, micro, and electronic pipetters, centrifuge, and autoclaves
- Proper preparation and analysis of a wide variety of organisms through detection equipment including BAX, Bacgene, VIDAS (ELISA), MDS, and Veriflow in accordance with ISO and AOAC methods and standards
- Quantitative analysis of CFUs across a wide variety of media for different types of 'non-pathogenic' organisms and the ability to decipher presumptive results based off specific identification markers
- Performance of quality standards such as aseptic technique, incubator temperature calibration, moisture analysis of sample environments, and amplicon generation
- Preparation of over 40 media types to test for a range of organisms which include, but is not limited to; Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, Lactobacillus spp., Salmonella spp., Listeria spp (including mono) yeast and mold
- Able to utilize a variety of software such as LIMs, Excel, Coupa, Word and JIRA
- Develop and review procedures as well as verify new testing parameters and matrices to ensure sample result integrity
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon analyzed outcomes
- Supervise biological technologists and technicians to ensure adherence to ISO and AOAC methods and standards as well as company safety standards (including OSHA).
Lead Line Cook/Supervisor
Quaker Steak and Lube
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, griddles
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions or dietary needs
- Train incoming line cooks on proper equipment utilization, food preparation, and cleaning
- Properly rotate dry and cold storage stock, and update weekly prep list based on daily projections.
Customer Service Representative
Highmark BCBS
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Liaised with customers, management and other departments to better understand customer needs
- Compiled customer feedback and recommended service delivery improvements to management
- Followed company procedure to safe-guard PHI and other sensitive information
- Utilize company specific systems to research and troubleshoot issues with patient claims.
Education
High school diploma -
Central Dauphin East Shs
Harrisburg, PA06.2009
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Laboratory Experience
- Microscopy
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- ELISA
- Microbiology
- Jira
- Calibration
- PCR
- Pipetting
- Problem Solving
Certification
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture - Detection of Antimicrobial Growth Inhibitors in Dairy Products
Personal Information
- Title: Associate Scientist
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Awards
Employee of the Month, 08/01/22
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Associate Scientist
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories
04.2020 - Current
Lead Line Cook/Supervisor
Quaker Steak and Lube
06.2018 - 04.2020
Customer Service Representative
Highmark BCBS
08.2017 - 04.2018
High school diploma -
Central Dauphin East Shs
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