Erin Hamilton
Verona,WI
Summary
Scientist with extensive experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Promega Corporation, focusing on stability and method validation analyses. Expertise in ELISA, qPCR, NGS, and cell culture techniques, delivering high-quality product development while adhering to GMP standards. Knowledgeable in Biovia Workbook and SoftMax 7 software, with a strong background in genetic analysis and molecular biology. Recognized for critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration in dynamic research settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Middleton, Wisconsin
06.2025 - Current
- Perform stability and method validation analyses using techniques such as ELISA and UV-Vis to support pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical development.
- Execute GMP-compliant sample preparation, processing, and analysis in accordance with established SOPs, ensuring data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation and documentation systems ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and client requirements.
Scientific Applications Intern
Promega Corporation
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with internal and customer-facing requests to alter chemistries developed by Promega to expand their product capabilities.
- Designed and executed two major experiments in collaboration with senior scientists, contributing to key product development initiatives.
- Performed advanced laboratory techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, NGS, qPCR, and cell culture, ensuring accurate and reproducible results.
- Plant and Animal Genome Conference – January 2024
- Presented a poster on high-molecular-weight (HMW) DNA extraction from plant seeds and its analysis using next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Tiny Earth Research
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Contributed to a global research initiative focused on discovering novel antibiotics to address antimicrobial resistance.
- Isolated and characterized potential antibiotic-producing bacteria from soil samples, contributing to a global database of microbial strains.
Education
B.S - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Madison, WI05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Scientific communication
- Analytical techniques
- Laboratory practices (GMP/GLP)
- Proficient in Biovia Workbook, Softmax 7
Timeline
Scientist 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
06.2025 - Current
Scientific Applications Intern
Promega Corporation
05.2024 - 08.2024
Tiny Earth Research
09.2022 - 05.2023
B.S - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Wisconsin- Madison