John Ross
Westbrook,ME
Summary
Skilled manufacturing team member with high levels of experience in the laboratory as well as in process improvement and technical skills. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of molecular sciences with lots of training in the laboratory.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician III
Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc
08.2021 - Current
- Work as a part of the Manufacturing team to prepare and build bulk control products.
- Culture bacterial cell clones for targeted purposes; nucleic acid extraction, purification and isolation, cell fixation. Culture techniques include plate and broth cultures.
- Linearize and purify targeted plasmids for DNA control products, linearize, purify, and transcribe targeted plasmids for RNA control products.
- Develop, edit, and improve relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
- Develop new processes for improved efficiency in manufacturing and production.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the manufacture of products.
- Assisted in training other technicians on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Work closely with other teams like R&D and Quality Control to ensure quality product and smooth transitions of products from development into production.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates for multiple teams, including Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality Control.
- Provide support and assistance for fellow team members whenever needed.
- Provide manufacturing and technical information and knowledge to other Manufacturing team members as well as R&D team members
- Maintain clean and organized laboratory environment
- Work in ISO certified and cGMP environments.
Research Assistant
The Molloy Lab at UMaine
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Due to COVID-19, work transitioned to remote research, using bioinformatics techniques to analyze prophage genomes in the bacteria Mycobacterium abscessus.
- Worked with DNA Master to document and manage milestones and project requirements.
- Worked with software/website PECAAN to analyze and annotate viral genomes.
- Used NCBI Blast, HHPRED, Phamerator, and other similar software to characterize genes.
Server
High Tide Restaurant and Bar
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
Field Technician
Clean Harbors
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Identified potential safety hazards related to job tasks and took appropriate action to eliminate them.
- Communicated regularly with management regarding progress made on assigned projects or tasks.
- Conducted site surveys for new installations, including evaluation of existing infrastructure and installation requirements.
- Investigated root causes of recurring problems with specific hardware or software configurations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
Laborer
Pro Fence Company Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles by hand and/or using a forklift.
- Aided in the installation of fencing and gates, as well as the removal and disposal of old fencing.
- Worked with power tools and equipment to build and assemble fence panels and components.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Worked extended hours to ensure jobs were completed. Worked six days per week.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Northeastern University
06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular/Cellular Biology
University of Maine
05-2021
Skills
- Highly experienced in Microsoft Word
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel
- Highly experienced in following, editing, and developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Highly experienced in process improvement and refinement
- Refined organizational and time management skills
- Documentation skills
- Experienced in plating and cell culture techniques
- Experienced in nucleic acid purification and quantitation
- Experienced in gel electrophoresis
- Experienced in operating UV Spectrophotometers
- Highly experienced in pipetting
- Equipment testing and operation
- Technical support and collaboration
- Data analysis and assessment
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Staff Training
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician III
Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc
08.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
The Molloy Lab at UMaine
05.2020 - 05.2021
Server
High Tide Restaurant and Bar
05.2020 - 09.2020
Field Technician
Clean Harbors
04.2019 - 08.2019
Laborer
Pro Fence Company Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular/Cellular Biology
University of Maine
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Northeastern University
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