Dante Calland
Somerset,USA
Summary
Results-driven recent graduate with extensive experience in laboratory settings and a commitment to excellence. Achieved significant improvements in cell culture workflows, contributing to the successful development of therapy products while ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Demonstrated leadership through mentoring initiatives, enhancing student engagement and success in STEM disciplines. Strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Ready to bring innovative problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician With CBRE
Aston Carter
Lawrenceville, NJ
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while operating laboratory equipment, troubleshooting issues as necessary.
- Worked fully on-site in PPE-controlled laboratories, strictly following safety and lab conduct protocols similar to cGMP and microbiology/EM settings.
- Coordinated with scientists, lab staff, and facilities teams to minimize disruption to ongoing experiments while accessing and tagging high-value analytical and microbiology-related equipment.
- Supported laboratory operations across three Bristol Myers Squibb R&D/QC sites by performing a comprehensive physical inventory of over 20,000 instruments and equipment in active lab spaces.
- Documented test results and analyzed data for accuracy and consistency.
- Utilized an iPad-based inventory system for accurate data entry, verification, and reconciliation of lab asset records, aligning with data integrity expectations in regulated environments.
- Standardized and documented asset identification (tagging, location, and status) to improve traceability and readiness of equipment used in analytical and microbiology testing workflows.
Laboratory Research Technician
University Park
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Experimented with bacteria. Optimized hydrocyclone-based cell separation using SolidWorks modeling, achieving >95% cell removal and >80% media recovery—outperforming traditional centrifugation. Configured and tested medical devices and bioprocess equipment (e.g., cell washers, bioreactors, TFF systems), troubleshooting to maintain cell viability and maximize throughput. Developed SOPs and validation protocols, supported technology transfer, and ensured cGMP/ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. Improved cell culture workflows (thawing, passaging, feeding, harvesting), coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and contributed to process development, quality control, and product release for cell therapy applications.
LEAP MENTOR
University Park
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided academic support, mentorship, and guidance to new students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to STEM success. Collaborated with faculty and peers to foster a positive learning environment.
Engineering science club
Penn state
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Led a team of 10 students to design and execute STEM projects integrating math and physics. Gathered stakeholder needs, scoped STEM device projects, authored proposals/SOPs. Analyzed experimental data in MATLAB (error/SD) to inform design iterations and readiness for demo/use, reinforcing customer-facing communication and requirements traceability. Medical Device designer
Teen Volunteer
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
Somerville
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated in a high-throughput, documented environment handling records. Guiding visitors—experience that maps to ticket triage, clear communication, and disciplined documentation when supporting internal and external lab clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering / Biomedical Minor
Penn State University
01.2025
Skills
- Mentorship - Expert
- Attention to detail - Expert
- Teamwork - Expert
- Adaptability - Expert
- SolidWorks - Expert
- Excel - Expert
- AutoCAD - Advanced
- MATLAB - Advanced
- Microsoft Office - Expert
- Adobe Illustrator - Expert
- Technical report writing - Expert
- Python - Advanced
- C - Advanced
- Molecular biology techniques - Advanced
- Biochemical assays - Advanced
- Communication - Expert
- Critical thinking - Expert
- Familiarity with FDA and ISO 13485 standards - Expert
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Intermediate
Timeline
Laboratory Technician With CBRE
Aston Carter
01.2026 - 02.2026
Laboratory Research Technician
University Park
01.2023 - 08.2024
LEAP MENTOR
University Park
06.2022 - 08.2023
Engineering science club
Penn state
09.2019 - 05.2021
Teen Volunteer
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering / Biomedical Minor
Penn State University