Katelyn McHugh
Hooksett,NH
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated laboratory professional with hands-on experience running biofunctional assays to evaluate vaccine-induced functional antibody responses. Skilled in analytical testing, data review, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and quality control standards in regulated laboratory environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richmond, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Specializes in executing multiplexed osponophagocytic killing (MOPA) bioassays to evaluate functional antibody activity in the presence of different bacteria, ensuring accuracy and consistency in results.
- Trains on the routine operation, maintenance, and theoretical principles of analytical instrumentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory guidelines.
- Demonstrates an understanding of laboratory procedures and performs quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds across various formulations and matrices.
- Supports stability and analytical testing by executing standardized procedures.
- Reviews and compiles analytical results, comparing data against SOP acceptance criteria, methodologies, study protocols, and product specifications.
SEA-PHAGES Program Research
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked collaboratively to write code which created models to categorically sort bacteriophages based on data generated from multiple APIs.
- Used background biology-based knowledge to determine the best ways to characteristically separate bacteriophages in an organized manner.
Laboratory Assistant
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught undergraduate students basic lab procedures and protocols in a controlled laboratory environment.
- Taught undergraduate students foundational chemistry principles and corresponding laboratory techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology; Chemistry; Pre-Medicine
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Laboratory procedures include bioassays, bacteria banking, restriction digests, agarose gels, ligations, transformations, cell purification, distillation, gel electrophoresis, organic synthesis, extraction, recrystallization, nitration, and dehydration
- Reading and interpreting results provided by laboratory instrumentation: NMR, IR spectroscopy, HPLC, capillary gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry
- Working independently and in group settings
- Time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experienced in JavaScript
Volunteering
- DreamCatchersNH: Attended events and assisted in fundraising for organization which provided social and confidence-building activities for children with disabilities.
Timeline
Assistant Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2024 - Current
SEA-PHAGES Program Research
James Madison University
06.2022 - 08.2023
Laboratory Assistant
James Madison University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology; Chemistry; Pre-Medicine
James Madison University
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