JULIA RODERICK
Pawcatuck,CT
Summary
Highly experienced Laboratory Technician of pharmaceutical dosage forms with five years of laboratory experience and masters from Brown University in Biology. Versatile and motivated with substantial capability to succeed in collaborative and individual settings in scientific settings. Seeking a full-time position while offering various scientific research skills, and documentation
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulations Laboratory Technician
Pfizer
01.2022 - Current
- Perform all laboratory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) / cGMP standards, as well as the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs)
- Perform in a fast-paced laboratory environment
- Perform all aspects of the preparation of formulations including review of study protocols for routine formulations, analytical sample collection, data collection and documentation
- Perform self-review and quality control of all work activities for accuracy and completion
- Applicable skills including but not limited to; mortar and pestling, homogenizing/ sonication, wet milling for nanosuspensions, dilutions, pH meter use, archiving data, DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering), aseptic technique, biological, compound stability testing
- Regulate inventory for excipient, test articles, and controlled substances
- Experience in electronic notebooks data entry and documentation
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Associate Formulation Scientist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS, LCC
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Pfizer Groton Laboratories
- Formulated prototype blends of various active ingredient, forming blends tablets and capsules for early phase studies to evaluate performance and stability
- Preformed dissolution studies in a fast-paced environment for high priority projects
- Method development for various dissolution active ingredients
- Executed tasks such as blending, milling, and granulating
- Interpret data from biopharmaceuticals and clinical studies to aide in product development
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish robust manufacturing processes for new products.
- Preformed characterization tests on formulations such as solubility, tablet hardness, friability, fiber optics dissolution, and disintegration
- Maintained electronic notebook (BIOVIA ELN) experimental records with accuracy and timely submission
Powder and Particle Characterization Scientist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS, LCC
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Pfizer Groton Laboratories
- Analyze and test preclinical pharmaceutical formulations
- Created documentation for clinical testing SOPs
- Optimized standard testing procedures to improve accuracy of results
- Performing laboratory work in support of analytical testing of pharmaceuticals; particle size, dissolution, or mass spectrometry
- Preformed testing in a quality manner and multi-task obtained optimal results before the deadline
- Work to meet project milestones under general supervision, manage expectations for specific projects, ensure delivery of technology/transfer/submission-ready technology, data, and documents
- Conduct experiments for parameter estimation and validation of computational tools and process models to enhance prediction confidence and facilitate broader acceptance
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
Education
Master's degree - Biology
Brown University
Providence04.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Sciences, Psychology
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Research and documentation
- GLP compliance
- Data Analysis
- Materials Testing
- Lab result interpretation
- Biovia eLN
- Empower
Hobbies and Interests
- Initiative work to improve work function
- Learning new scientific developments
Timeline
Formulations Laboratory Technician
Pfizer
01.2022 - Current
Associate Formulation Scientist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS, LCC
02.2020 - 01.2022
Powder and Particle Characterization Scientist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS, LCC
02.2019 - 02.2020
Master's degree - Biology
Brown University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Sciences, Psychology
University of Hartford