- Competitive bowling
- Golf
- Animal rescue
Jodie Franklin
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager/Proteomics Specialist
The Johns Hopkins University
01.2024 - Current
- Sample Preparation - in-gel, in-solution, and on bead
- Routine maintenance – including calibration
- Data Analysis - database searches using Proteome Discover, Mascot, and Scaffold
- Training - on the use of the Voyager MALDI-TOF system
- Billing processes - both internal and external billing processes through the university’s iLab system
- Receivables - Accurate tracking of external receivables and proper recording of payments
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Procurement - Leveraged my relationships with external vendors to negotiate best pricing without compromising quality or availability for laboratory supplies procured through the university’s SAP system
Director/Research Associate
The Johns Hopkins University
01.1996 - 09.2024
- As Director, I was responsible for the daily management of The Synthesis & Sequencing Facility
- My duties included the following:
- Oversight - services offered:
- Sanger DNA Sequencing – I added this service to the lab in 1996
- Oligonucleotide Synthesis and HPLC Purification
- N-terminal Sequencing of Proteins and Peptides
- Peptide Synthesis & RP-HPLC Purification
- Next generation sequencing on the Illumina MiSeq platform – I added this service to the lab in 2013
- Hiring, Training, Supervising, Mentoring - a team of laboratory technicians
- Market research - Established a comprehensive pricing strategy for all services by conducting thorough market research to analyze the rates of comparable facilities
- Procurement - Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs by establishing relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing without compromising quality or availability
- Budgeting - ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals
- Billing processes - in excess of $1 million for 100+ research labs
- Service Agreements & Maintenance - through the setup of yearly service agreements while also troubleshooting minor equipment issues and conducting repairs
- Customer Service - on a daily basis, actively listening to their needs and analyzing their data to gain insights and inform next steps
- Database Management - of facility users
Lab Manager
The Johns Hopkins University
12.1990 - 12.1995
- Updated the lab with new Oligonucleotide synthesizers and HPLC systems
- Conducted the synthesis and RP-HPLC purification of oligonucleotides
- Maintained equipment and conducted minor repairs
- Explored new vendors for more cost-effective reagents while maintaining an organized inventory system for lab supplies
- Direct interaction with customers
- Executed internal billing
- Peptide synthesis and N-terminal sequencing were performed on a limited scale
Research Technician
The Johns Hopkins University
06.1989 - 11.1990
- Conducted the synthesis and RP-HPLC purification of oligonucleotides
- Direct interaction with customers on a daily basis
- Executed internal billing
- Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Team Leadership
- Collaborative Team Member
- Workplace Safety Management
- Client Support
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Training
- Supportive Leadership
- Experience with SAP Systems
Interests
Timeline
Lab Manager/Proteomics Specialist
The Johns Hopkins University
01.2024 - Current
Director/Research Associate
The Johns Hopkins University
01.1996 - 09.2024
Lab Manager
The Johns Hopkins University
12.1990 - 12.1995
Research Technician
The Johns Hopkins University
06.1989 - 11.1990
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Maryland
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