Courtney Travis
Hartsburg,MO
Summary
Detail oriented professional level scientist with 15 plus years experience in a direct laboratory setting, 13 plus years under GLP and cGMP regulations. Goal driven team player who is skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously to benefit the company as well as the team. Looking to exhibit scientific skills and techniques to benefit the site.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Study Director/Staff Scientist
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
06.2025 - Current
- Involved in writing protocols and methods for study based work with many different Agroscience clients
- Responsible for the data for many study types whether performing lab work or directing other scientists within the Product Chemistry team throughout the lifespan of the study that is regulated under GLP procedure
- Effective at completing studies under very stringent timelines
- Interaction with clients through email, conference calls, and on site meetings to discuss currency of studies
- Conducted lab benchwork to assist the team in meeting deadlines
- Experienced with aiding in investigations with out of specification results
Nuclear Manufacturing Technician
MU Research Reactor (MURR)
Columbia, MO
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Involved in manufacturing of radioisotopes used in treating prostate and pancreatic cancer under a tightly regulated cGMP environment following specific SOPs and methods
- Specialized laboratory experience using hot cells and manipulators in essence of following strict protocols and safety procedures while working with radioactivity
- Experience in writing laboratory investigations/deviations which need to be completed on a short timeline
- Metrology skills, working on equipment that needs to be requalified prior to being available for further use
- Inventory, stocking of materials used in cGMP processes held in a cleanroom
Group Leader
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
Columbia, MO
05.2022 - 08.2023
Staff Scientist I
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
Columbia, MO
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised analysts, ensuring all work complied with SOPs, protocols, and regulatory guidelines
- Wrote and reviewed protocols, reports, and SOPs
- Conducted interviews with job applicants
- Coordinated with clients and other CROs to ensure studies were completed per protocol specifications
- Scheduled work within the team, and with support groups, to ensure monthly financial targets and client deadlines were met
- Participated and facilitated conference calls and meetings with clients
- Interacted with auditors (EPA, FDA, client, etc.)
- Used software such as Labware LIMS, eLIMS, Empower, LabX, SoloVPE, EtQ, and Qtegra
- Performed analytical tests on both small and large molecule compounds for method development and routine testing
Staff Scientist I
Euofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
07.2017 - 12.2020
Associate Scientist II
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
09.2015 - 07.2017
Associate Scientist I
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
06.2014 - 09.2015
Associate Chemist
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
10.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Chemist
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
05.2012 - 10.2013
Technician
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
Columbia, MO
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Involved in planning own work in laboratory under prescribed procedures (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.)
- Completed increasingly complex work for research and development, cGMP and/or GLP studies and documented and reported data in a timely manner according to regulatory requirements
- 14C dose solution preparation/dosing of studies in various quarantined/non quarantined matrices
- Experience in paint release and storage stability studies
- Titration experience using KFT (volumetric/coulometric), DL50 auto titration, manual titrations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05-2009
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Instrumental in training and mentoring staff
- Efficient at working independently but also in a group setting
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Analytical testing experience in GLP and cGMP environments (HPLC-UV, HPLC-RAD, UPLC, UV-Vis, SoloVPE, ICP-MS, KF, CE, LSC, Harvey Oxidizer, Extractions, Titrations)
- Analytical software experience (Labware LIMS, eLIMS, Empower, Qtegra, LabX, SoloVPE, EtQ)
Timeline
Study Director/Staff Scientist
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
06.2025 - Current
Nuclear Manufacturing Technician
MU Research Reactor (MURR)
12.2023 - 05.2025
Group Leader
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
05.2022 - 08.2023
Staff Scientist I
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
12.2020 - 05.2022
Staff Scientist I
Euofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
07.2017 - 12.2020
Associate Scientist II
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
09.2015 - 07.2017
Associate Scientist I
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
06.2014 - 09.2015
Associate Chemist
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
10.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Chemist
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
05.2012 - 10.2013
Technician
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
04.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Columbia College