Dikeisha Bennett
Richmond,United States
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Scientist
PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richmond, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices
- Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision
- Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.
- Performs sample preparation activities such as centrifugation, filtration, and aliquoting.
- Analyzes data, interpreted results, and documented findings accurately in laboratory notebooks.
- Provides technical support to other scientists within the organization as needed.
- Utilizes proper safety practices when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory.
- Troubleshoots instrumentation malfunctions or errors encountered during experiments.
- Keeps lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
Assistant Scientist
PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richmond, United States
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Possessed an understanding of laboratory procedures and, under supervision could conduct complex analysis
- Performed a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing
- Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
- Was Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.
Operating Room Support Assistant
VCU Health
Richmond, United States
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted the circulator nurse in the room
- Collected supplies and gathered and prepared equipment for procedures
- Documented and transport specimens from room to designated lab
- Prepped patients for surgical procedures
- Ensured that a sterile environment was maintained
- Transported patients.
- Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
Barista/Cashier
Publix Supermarkets
Sandston, United States
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Prepared drinks
- Handled money and performed transactions of the point-of-sale machine
- Performed and documented product inventory
- Worked in a high demanding retail environment
- Followed health department and food safety standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Henrico, United States
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed ADLs on patients such as grooming, eating, walking, dressing
- Charted and documented patients' condition for a nurse to review
- Worked efficiently due to staff shortage.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Education
Master of Public Health, Global Health -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia05.2026
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia12.2021
Skills
- Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Assay qualification
- GxP compliance
- GLP compliance
- Results Analysis
- Lab experiments and research
- Conducting experiments
- Electronic lab notebook documentation
- Application of scientific principles
- Safety processes and procedures
- Data accuracy
- Experimental design
- Measurement of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds
Additional relevant experience
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Mesoscale Discovery/MSD Workbench
- LIMS
- SoftMax Pro Gxp Software
- GyroLab Immunoassay Systems
- IDBS Polar
Licenses certificates
- Certificate to Practice as a Certified Nurse Aide, 1401199933, 07/2022
- American Chemical Society (ACS) certification, 12/2019
Languages
English
Timeline
Associate Scientist
PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Scientist
PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2022 - 01.2023
Operating Room Support Assistant
VCU Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Barista/Cashier
Publix Supermarkets
05.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Public Health, Global Health -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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