Margaret Whitacre

• Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
• Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
• Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
• Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.

Managed laboratory safety, blood donor and drug enforcement program for start-up biotech.

• Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
• Managed laboratory safety, blood donor and drug enforcement program for start-up biotech including daily operations and compliance.
• Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
• Developed biomedical research models to address area of interest within company.

• Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
• Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
• Directed vendors, facilities staff and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
• Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
• Pushed contractors and vendors to complete projects within specified timelines.
• Managed efficient teams of up to three employees.
• Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
• Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.

• Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
• Managed updates and input for patient information database.
• Assisted with research protocol development.
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
• Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
• Monitored laboratory test accuracy cleaning data set.

• Supervised junior technicians and scientists.
• Collected samples and carried out fieldwork.
• Conducted "in vivo" tests regularly in Immunology , Oncology, Inflammation and Virology.
• Documented and reported test results after making graphical solutions and representations.
• Recognized abnormal test results and devised corrective actions to retain accurate and valid results.
• Performed preliminary and exploratory data analysis for pre-clinical studies into Oncology.

• Performed maintenance of various cancer lines.
• Established as PI on IACUC protocols.
• Prepared quarterly reviews on compound in clinical trails.
• Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
• Trained professionals in computing and data management strategies to help corporations improve digital structures.
• Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
• Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.

• Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
• Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
• Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
• Euthanized terminally ill animals.
• Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.