Lindsay Wentz
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Innovative scientist with expertise in research and experimental design across diverse scientific disciplines. Skilled in a wide variety of technical laboratory methods, with a proven track record of leading impactful research projects. Adept in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive scientific advancements and optimize quality systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scientist
Qorvo Biotechnologies
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Formulations design and development
- Creation and implementation of product quality system, material approval process and documentation
- Development of Raw material Qualification system and SAP entries
- Troubleshooting and quality testing assay development and production
- Assisted in FMEA processes
- Review and audit batch record consistency
- Create, analyze and audit data sets
Advanced Research Associate
Biotechne
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Validation of antibodies for Western blot, WES/JESS, Milo applications
- Custom optimization of antibody and platforms for specific customer systems
- Experience in technical neuron dissection, cell differentiation techniques, DNA processing and analysis, protein and cellular characteristics analysis, antibody development
- Cell Culture and stimulation preparations for entire lab
- Quality System Optimization, SOP revision
- Quality Control Implementation
Product Development Scientist
Miromatrix Medical
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Matrix development and decellularization protocol optimization of cardiac grafts
- Primary porcine cardiomyocyte isolation
- Bioreactor set-up, optimization and maintenance
- Large-scale cell culture maintenance and re-endothelialization of grafts
- Histology preparation and analysis
- Produced and trained on multiple SOPs
- Conducted in-house validation studies including FBS screening
Office Assistant to Dean of Retention
UNW
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Optimized campus-wide analytics tool to successfully track retention rates across departments
- Initiated numerous individual student meetings to gracefully navigate transfer decisions
- Organized exhibitors and hosting needs for annual eSynergy E-Learning Summit Conference
Education
Master of Science - Biology, Immunology and Nutrition
University of Minnesota
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Northwestern
05.2015
Skills
- Formulation development
- Quality system implementation
- Data analysis
- Assay development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Advanced immunological assays
- Scientific writing
- Cell culture techniques
- Microscopy expertise
- Training and mentoring
- Safety processes and procedures
Timeline
Senior Scientist
Qorvo Biotechnologies
04.2022 - 09.2023
Advanced Research Associate
Biotechne
09.2017 - 04.2021
Product Development Scientist
Miromatrix Medical
01.2016 - 09.2017
Office Assistant to Dean of Retention
UNW
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Northwestern
Master of Science - Biology, Immunology and Nutrition
University of Minnesota
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