Kiley Lawton

Analytical R&D Microbiology Strategy and Testing in support of clinical GMP Drug Product and Drug Substance manufacturing.

Lab Assays

MicroSEQ (PCR), MALDI, MALDI Custom Library, Bioburden, Endotoxin, TOC, Gram/spore stain, Plate reading, Media Performance, and Environmental Monitoring

• Operation of microscope
• Aseptic technique

Subject Matter Expert of MALDI-TOF Biotyper

Matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization for identification of bacterial, yeast, and fungal samples

Career project: Support the onboarding of MALDI Sirius

• Perform Accuracy and Robustness testing for qualification
• Participate in team meetings with other scientists to discuss project progress and results
• Revise method, re-train analysts on new instrument

Author revisions of Analytical Test Methods (TM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and INX Memos in Global Document Management System (GDMS) to adhere to regulatory and industry standards to mitigate risk and maintain document integrity and reliability.

• Member of cross-site/functional team that focuses on best practices and method alignment between sites
• Interpret complex data sets, transcribe results, and accurately document findings generated in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks.

Responsibilities

• EHS Co-Safety Rep for Lab
• ACMF Equipment Manager
• Lab ordering team
• Trainer of several assays

To gain experience in Dermatology while focusing on patient care:

• Assist in pre/post-operative care
• Observe procedures
• Drew MOHS mapping diagram, collected, and transported biopsy to cryostat lab

Examine skin histopathology slides to recognize benign structures and malignant lesions