Jessica Hudson
West Branch,IA
Summary
Professional leader offering 21 years of laboratory experience. Strong background in guiding teams and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Superintendent
Red Star Yeast
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
- Managed and developed Laboratory personnel.
- Quality Control/Laboratory monthly, weekly, daily KPI reporting and follow-up.
- Maintained and continuously improved organization of lab areas, equipment, and supplies.
- Responsible for maintaining, communication and planning of laboratory equipment through vendor relationships and monitoring.
- Responsible for accurate testing of samples and validity of results.
- Maintained frequent communication with production supervisors and personnel to discuss and check lab results.
- Accountable for on-time testing schedules and equipment maintenance.
Manager of HPLC Core
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervised and lead staff, which included employee hiring, training, associate evaluations, performance goals, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and discipline.
- Organized and prioritized workflow within the group and communicated with staff to ensure that all products are completed according to customer requirements and delivered to formulations or shipping on time.
- Utilized the Danaher toolbox to identify gaps with risk analysis. Problem solved solutions, then planned a corrective course of action.
- Assisted in the upkeep of weekly and monthly metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance of the group.
- Planned for all budgetary and financial needs on a monthly and yearly basis.
- Collaborated with other critical operational departments or groups to ensure product completion according to customer specifications.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and process problems and planned a corrective course of action.
- Used aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product.
- Assisted in the tracking of special customer orders often under timeline restrictions.
Assistant Manager of Core HPLC
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Maintains and approves timecards and PTO requests, writes and administers performance reviews, assists with hiring, oversees training of new employees, maintains the staff schedule and assists with employee discipline.
- Organizes and prioritizes workflow within the group and communicates with staff to ensure that all products are completed according to customer requirements.
- Assists in the upkeep of weekly and monthly metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance of the group.
- Communicates group needs to Manager, regarding quality, speed or cost potential improvements.
- Collaborates with other critical operational departments or groups to ensure product completion according to customer specifications.
- Troubleshoots daily lab issues.
- Assists in the development of new procedures and processes.
- Troubleshoots instrumentation and process problems and plans a corrective course of action.
- Uses aids and SOPs to make decisions about the proper production path per product.
- Assists in the tracking of special customer orders often under timeline restrictions.
Overnight Team Lead - Core HPLC
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Lead the overnight team with motivation and a positive work environment
- Paid attention to detail and that priority products are in the proper status throughout the shift
- Made the overnight schedule, adhering to associate's PTO, and reorganized as necessary
- Participated in interviews and created training plans for new hires
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Synthetic Biology - Production Scientist II
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Assembled genes from single stranded DNA fragments
- Performed ligations into specific vectors and interpreted data from sequencers
- Processed ultramer oligos following SOP's and protocol
Platinum Synthesis - Production Scientist II
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Synthesized oligos and prepared reagents
- Performed cleavage of DNA, processed and quantified for final product
- Investigated failures for probable cause
Large Scale Production - Production Scientist II
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Performed synthesis, cleavage from solid support, deprotection, desalting, purification, and QC sampling of oligos
- Operated DNA synthesizers and HPLC's
Chemical Processing - Chemistry Specialist
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
05.2004 - 07.2005
- Maintained a minimum quantity of reagents on synthesizer benches
- Aliquoted materials for use by production
- Processed raw materials into synthesis reagents
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, IA03-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA03-2004
Skills
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Standard operating procedures
- Lab operations
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality control procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Laboratory Superintendent
Red Star Yeast
10.2023 - 05.2026
Manager of HPLC Core
Integrated DNA Technologies
02.2022 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager of Core HPLC
Integrated DNA Technologies
01.2016 - 02.2022
Overnight Team Lead - Core HPLC
Integrated DNA Technologies
04.2012 - 12.2016
Synthetic Biology - Production Scientist II
Integrated DNA Technologies
05.2008 - 05.2012
Platinum Synthesis - Production Scientist II
Integrated DNA Technologies
08.2007 - 05.2008
Large Scale Production - Production Scientist II
Integrated DNA Technologies
06.2005 - 08.2007
Chemical Processing - Chemistry Specialist
Integrated DNA Technologies
05.2004 - 07.2005
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University