Joseph Grillo Jr
Rochester,NY
Summary
Communicative Scientist proficient in most bio and analytical laboratories. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes and regulations. Pursuing role and leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Rochester, NY
04.2000 - Current
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Performed IQ/OQ/PQ Validation procedures for installation of new laboratory equipment.
- Subject Matter Expert for Reference Laboratory Digoxin Method.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Scheduled Reference Laboratory Employee Tests for entire department.
Laboratory Technician
Alfred Analytical Waste Water
Alfred Station, NY
03.1998 - 08.1998
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Laboratory Assistant
Almond Veterinary Hospital
Almond, NY
06.1995 - 02.1996
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Identified microorganisms
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
State University of New York At Alfred
Alfred, NY05.1995
Skills
- Results analysis
- Assay development
- Safety and environmental standards
- Database development
- Record tracking
- Data Collection
- Multitasking Abilities
- Maintenance and Repair
- Instrumentation: HPLC, Flame photometry, Atomic Absorption, Radioactive immunology Cyanmethemoglobin assay development, nephelometer, Chloride Meters, Beckman Olympus 400, 400e, and A480
- Maintenance Calibration Coordinator
- Phlebotomist
Timeline
Scientist
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
04.2000 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Alfred Analytical Waste Water
03.1998 - 08.1998
Laboratory Assistant
Almond Veterinary Hospital
06.1995 - 02.1996
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
State University of New York At Alfred