Eric Adjei-Danquah
Scientific/Technical Writer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Efficient Technical Writer with 2+ years of experience. Extensive understanding of technical research and updating records. Brings vast, relatable experiences from education. healthcare, and scientist roles to technical document creation. Adept at distribution and adaptation to wide range of audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
GMP Planning Associate
Spark Therapeutics
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinate, review, and schedule delivery of GMP raw materials and consumables to meet target dates and operational needs.
- Liaise with internal partners and external GMP suppliers to process material and resolve materials/supplier issues.
- Author/create raw material specifications, standard operating procedure (SOP) documents.
- Simultaneously mange material specifications for 2 ongoing projects..
- Research and compile information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings to 5+ Regulatory Departments in meetings.
CLIA Laboratory Technician/Vascular Access Technician
Biomeme One Health Labs
Philadelphia, PA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Collect nasopharyngeal samples from clients and test for COVID-19 process using novel qPCR themocyclers and PCR protocol.
- Travel to various lab sites across US to perform concierge testing for high profile clientele.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
Physics/Anatomy Instructor, 12th
Hardy Williams High School
Philadelphia, PA
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Analyzed student performance data from 5 groups of 32+ to monitor and adjust course flow and speed for maximum student achievement.
- Scored assignments and assessments quickly and provided high-quality feedback to enhance understanding of material.
- Designed practical assignments and valid assessments that accurately reflected student understanding of physics concepts.
- Managed student behavior using effective discipline techniques to create safe and inviting learning environment.
- Motivated students to explore, research and apply physics and anatomy concepts in and outside of class.
Emergency Department Technician
Lankenau Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Assessed vital signs, performed peripheral intra-venous phlebotomy, completed EKGs, assisted with patient flow activities, provided orthopedic splinting, and irrigated wounds.
- Performed point of care HCG testing and completed quality checks performed daily per hospital policies, reducing nurse load by 15%.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Chemistry Instructor
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Constructed and administered tests and exams to 5 groups of 34+ students to measure learning objectives.
- Conferred with academic area chair on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies and college policies and procedures.
- Prepared plans, materials and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
- Fostered motivating learning environment by planning and displaying enthusiasm for organic and inorganic chemistry.
Medical Scribe
Lankenau Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Documented patient vitals, patient review of systems, treatment plans, lab results, and discharge instructions in EPIC EMR system, decreasing patient wait time by 60%.
- Attended patient appointments and wrote narrative account of events using proper abbreviations, grammar and spelling.
- Used EPIC software to input information into computerized patient record system.
Summer Intern Researcher
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Cultured multiple cell lines (CHO, HeLa, TALL-104 T-cell, CD-B) cell lines for summer researchers in Biology department
- Managed IRB approval processes, conducted academic and field research, coordinated subject interviews, and submitted interdisciplinary manuscript for publication review.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of sample collection.
Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Scientist
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Designed behavioral testing methods for California mice (Peromyscus californicus) to determine effects of paternal care on Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) neurochemical system
- Performed sample sectioning and fluorophore staining for microscopy.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
Laboratory Researcher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute SEA PHAGES Program
Philadelphia, PA
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Performed culture and genome annotation for five novel mycobacteriophages while testing for variations in feeding kinetics.
- Maintained cultured strain of novel bacteria to specific confluence for induction of novel protein expression.
Laboratory Assistant
Monell Chemical Senses Center
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Programmed olfactometer chambers to enforce smell to image association while analyzing and compiling statistical data to study effects of mass aerial rabies vaccinations.
Education
Master of Education - Science Education, Chemistry
University of Notre Dame
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Behavioral Neuroscience; Health Care Ethics
SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA 05.2013 - 05.2017
No Degree -
UNIVERSITY oF PENNSYLVANIA
10.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
Documentation and reporting
Instruction writing
Technical research
Written Communication/Formatting
Microsoft NAV-ERP
SAP
Veeva Vault QMS
Ensur (QMS)
Public Speaking
Project Management
Certification
Licensed Educator
Timeline
GMP Planning Associate
Spark Therapeutics
08.2021 - Current
CLIA Laboratory Technician/Vascular Access Technician
Biomeme One Health Labs
11.2020 - 08.2021
Physics/Anatomy Instructor, 12th
Hardy Williams High School
10.2020 - 12.2020
Emergency Department Technician
Lankenau Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Scribe
Lankenau Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Educator
07-2018
Chemistry Instructor
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Science Education, Chemistry
University of Notre Dame
05.2017 - 07.2019
Summer Intern Researcher
Saint Joseph’s University
05.2016 - 08.2016
Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Scientist
Saint Joseph's University
06.2015 - 01.2016
Laboratory Researcher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute SEA PHAGES Program
05.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Behavioral Neuroscience; Health Care Ethics
SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
05.2013 - 05.2017
Laboratory Assistant
Monell Chemical Senses Center
05.2012 - 08.2012
No Degree -
UNIVERSITY oF PENNSYLVANIA
10.2011 - 05.2013