Lisa Hurley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled researcher with extensive experience at Northwestern University, adept at preclinical model development and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing lab efficiency and mentoring teams. Skilled in surgical techniques and fostering collaboration, successfully managing multiple projects to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
07.2012 - Current
- Planned and executed preclinical studies for brain cancer treatments for clinical translation using various routes of administration in large high throughput studies > 50/year.
- Managed and analyzed data and assisted in writing publications for high impact journals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
- Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Mentored junior staff members providing guidance on technical skills development and university SOPs and workflow
- Enhanced laboratory safety by conducting regular inspections and updating safety training materials as needed.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects with other departments, leading to increased collaboration and shared resources among teams.
- Successfully completed multiple projects within tight deadlines, showcasing strong project management skills in the laboratory setting.
- Managed budgets for the laboratory, ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members.
Core Laboratory Manager
Northwestern University, DTC
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Managed newly formed Developmental Therapeutics Core and was engaged in preclinical testing of small molecule and nanoparticle formulations designed by research faculty.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Successfully completed multiple projects within tight deadlines, showcasing strong project management skills in the laboratory setting.
- Enhanced laboratory safety by conducting regular inspections and updating safety training materials as needed.
- Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
Senior Research Technician
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
04.2001 - 04.2011
- Senior technician in large Endocrinology lab
- Critical role in colony management and phenotyping of complex GEMMs including cryopreservation and custom database management
- Co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing the validity and importance of conducted research.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance schedules ensuring optimal performance during crucial experiments.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and remain current on industry advancements.
- Streamlined lab processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in data collection.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely delivery of accurate results.
- Leveraged statistical analysis tools to interpret complex data sets, providing key insights for decisionmakers.
- Participated in regular training sessions to ensure up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies relevant within the field.
- Designed experiments based on defined hypotheses, leading to insightful conclusions that supported project objectives.
- Mentored junior research technicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Provided technical expertise in grant writing efforts, securing funding for critical research projects.
- Maintained detailed documentation of methodologies, observations, and results for future reference and reproducibility purposes.
- Enhanced research quality by implementing advanced laboratory techniques and protocols.
- Improved collaboration between departments by participating in interdisciplinary meetings focused on aligning goals across various teams.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Supervised and trained 2 junior technicians
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
Senior Research Associate
University of Illinois, UIC
04.1994 - 04.2001
- Senior research associate in infectious disease and cancer labs
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Communicated project status to Principle Investigator verbally and through technical documentation and presentations.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate and reliable results.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, showcasing the organization''s cutting-edge work in the field.
- Maintained detailed records of project data and materials, updating information when changes arose.
- Initiated, planned and executed research projects under supervision of senior scientist.
- Coauthored manuscripts detailing research findings for publication in prominent scientific journals.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
Education
Biomedical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NYBachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- ACUC protocol development and optimization of workflow to insure compliance
- Preclinical model development including genetically engineered models
- Surgical skills for model development
- Test article administration-various routes
- Computer skills-Graphpad, Illustrator, Excel
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Project Management Certificate, Northwestern University, 2012
Languages
Irish
Limited Working
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
07.2012 - Current
Core Laboratory Manager
Northwestern University, DTC
04.2011 - 07.2012
Senior Research Technician
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
04.2001 - 04.2011
Senior Research Associate
University of Illinois, UIC
04.1994 - 04.2001
Biomedical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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