Karen McKay
Manchester-by-the-Sea,MA
Summary
After a previously successful and rewarding career working in the field of human in vitro fertilization as a senior embryologist. My interest in preimplantation genetic testing led me to my current role withing the NGS product development group.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Associate III
New England Biolabs, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
- Contributed in the development of several key DNA Library Prep Kits (PCR and PCR-free), Multiplex Oligos (UDI Adaptors and primers) for Illumina.
- Provide customer support via technical support and hands-on training courses in the US.
Technical Sales and Support Representative
FertiliTech, Inc.
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided technical & clinical expertise to support the sale of the EmbryoScope time-lapse system.
Senior Embryologist/ Andrologist, Technical Supervisor (ABB)
Southern California Institute for Reproductive Sciences
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Expertise in mammalian cell culture (Human) and micro manipulation of oocytes, zygotes and embryos to the blastocyst stage of development including: oocyte retrievals, sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching, embryo blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy for Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS),embryo transfers, and vitrification for IVF cycles.
- Followed strict laboratory procedures in compliance with FDA, CAP, and CLIA regulations.
Independent Contractor- Senior Embryologist / Andrologist TS (ABB)
Independent Employer
05.2003 - 03.2011
- Performed all required hands-on Embryology and Andrology responsibilities in the IVF laboratory.
Sales Consultant-Embryology
Sepal Reproductive Devices
05.2003 - 01.2004
- Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
Senior Embryologist/Andrologist
New England Clinic of Reproductive Medicine, Inc.
03.1996 - 11.2003
- Increased success rates of IVF treatments through meticulous handling and observation of embryos.
- Managed donor sperm program
Quality Drug Product/Quality Drug Substance, Associate I
Genetics Institute
03.1998 - 06.1999
- Performed analytical and real time testing in a cGMP lab for the release of drug substance and drug product in process and stability testing.
- Proficient in ELISA (factor IX, VWF), SDS-PAGE, Chromogenic protein activity assays, Kinetic Spectrophotometric assays, Moisture Analysis utilizing Karl Fisher.
Andrologist/Lab Technician
California Cryobank, Inc.
06.1995 - 03.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA06.1995
Skills
- Product development and support
- Library preparation
- Sequencing and data analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Embryo biopsy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB): Board certified Technical Supervisor (TS) for Embryology & Andrology obtained June 2009-status remains current
- Department of Health State of Florida: Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License for Embryology and Andrology, obtained April 2011-status remains current
- College of American Pathologists- Laboratory Accreditation Program: Assistant Lab Inspector, Participated annually in proficiency testing program
Timeline
Development Associate III
New England Biolabs, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Technical Sales and Support Representative
FertiliTech, Inc.
03.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Embryologist/ Andrologist, Technical Supervisor (ABB)
Southern California Institute for Reproductive Sciences
03.2011 - 02.2013
Independent Contractor- Senior Embryologist / Andrologist TS (ABB)
Independent Employer
05.2003 - 03.2011
Sales Consultant-Embryology
Sepal Reproductive Devices
05.2003 - 01.2004
Quality Drug Product/Quality Drug Substance, Associate I
Genetics Institute
03.1998 - 06.1999
Senior Embryologist/Andrologist
New England Clinic of Reproductive Medicine, Inc.
03.1996 - 11.2003
Andrologist/Lab Technician
California Cryobank, Inc.
06.1995 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
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