Logan Minckler
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Scientist, Assay Development
Q2 Lab Solutions
Raleigh, United States
03.2024 - Current
- Executed method development experiments and validated methods of Non-clinical qualitative ligand binding assays
- Provided leadership in assay troubleshooting and process optimization
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure sustainable and scalable methods
- Mentored and trained junior staff
- Led technical projects of low to moderate complexity
- Supported maintenance and validation of lab equipment
- Maintained laboratory notebooks and followed regulatory standards
- Contributed to Six Sigma initiatives.
Scientist, Assay Development
Q2 Lab Solutions
Raleigh, United States
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and optimized clinical Quantitative and Qualitative ligand binding assays
- Planned and wrote methods for assay development processes
- Executed method development experiments and validated methods as needed
- Conducted protein conjugations
- Wrote and reviewed analytical methods for the production lab
- Transferred and trained production team members in newly developed methods
- Communicated with clients regarding experimental designs and results
- Maintained proper documentation for billing purposes.
Scientist, Lab Operations
Q2 Lab Solutions
Raleigh, United States
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Validated immunoassay methods for clinical drug trials, including Pharmacokinetic, Anti-Drug Antibody, and Neutralizing Antibody assays
- Ensured accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data collected through sample analysis with GLP compliance
- Assisted in setting up and establishing laboratory practices for a newly built BSL2 laboratory
- Executed multiple cross-validation methods between two sites
- Managed inventory of general and client materials
- Conducted Operational Qualifications and Performance Qualifications for laboratory equipment validation.
Scientist I: Immunoassay Laboratory Scientist
Icon Laboratory Services
Whitesboro, United States
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Conducted bioanalytical assays containing sample for preclinical and clinical immunoassays
- Ensured accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data collected with GLP compliance
- Prepared data reports for client Project Binders
- Managed client timelines and maintained interdepartmental relations
- Demonstrated flexibility in performing different assays
- Complied with FDA regulations and participated in internal and external audits.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology and Cell ScienceConcentration: Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry
University of Florida
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stetson University
05.2017
Associate of Science - Biology
Mohawk Valley Community College
12.2014
Skills
- Assay Development and Validation
- Immunoassays (ELISA, MSD Assay)
- Method Development and Troubleshooting
- Buffer Preparation
- Spectramax and Gen5TM
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Compliance
- Pipetting
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Electronic Notebook
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
- Laboratory Equipment Validation
- Inventory Management
- Data Integrity and Reporting
- Client Communication and Project Management
- Scientific Writing and Documentation
- Training and Mentorship
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Six Sigma Initiatives
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Senior Scientist, Assay Development
Q2 Lab Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Scientist, Assay Development
Q2 Lab Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2024
Scientist, Lab Operations
Q2 Lab Solutions
11.2021 - 10.2022
Scientist I: Immunoassay Laboratory Scientist
Icon Laboratory Services
07.2019 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Microbiology and Cell ScienceConcentration: Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stetson University
Associate of Science - Biology
Mohawk Valley Community College