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KOSSI SERGE KATCHEKPELE

Assoiate Scientist
Frederick,MD

Summary

Communicative Associate Scientist proficient in Lipid-Nanoparticle(LNP) characterization and analysis. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes, and regulations. Leverages exceptional laboratory knowledge to perform complex assays and testing.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Associate Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rockville, MD
02.2023 - Current
  • Design and execute scientific studies supporting formulation of Lipid-Nanoparticles (LNP)
  • Produced statistical reports to correlate with laboratory research.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Worked with cross-functional project teams to support production and characterization of mRNA LNP drug products
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
  • Prepared samples for analytical testing

Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2022 - Current
  • Counted, measured, and compounded over 100 medications daily, following standard procedures.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Answered incoming over 50 phone calls daily and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.

Research Assistant

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Collaborated with 5 other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys, and leading focus groups.

Pharmacy Technician

Giant Pharmacy
Germantown, MD
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from over 100 customers daily.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Solved customer problems in person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.

Lab Assistant

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.

Coach

Michael and Sons Sportsplex
Rockville, MD
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coached athletes between the age of 1 and 10 on the fundamentals of soccer
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate a strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build a cohesive, structured team.

Education

B.A. - Biological Sciences

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Baltimore, MD
08.2018 - 05.2022

Skills

    Flow Cytometry

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Software

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Associate Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
02.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente
06.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Giant Pharmacy
11.2020 - 10.2021

Lab Assistant

University of Maryland Baltimore County
08.2020 - 12.2020

Research Assistant

University of Maryland Baltimore County
01.2020 - 12.2022

Coach

Michael and Sons Sportsplex
12.2019 - 03.2020

B.A. - Biological Sciences

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
08.2018 - 05.2022
KOSSI SERGE KATCHEKPELEAssoiate Scientist