Marisol Paulino

• Maintain the Pilot Plant laboratory under cGMP conditions.
• Produce development, pilot, and production materials per written instructions.
• Complete ERP transactions.
• Stock and maintain the laboratory supplies.
• Keep accurate records and documentation.
• Complete laboratory work and associated paperwork by assigned completion dates.
• Produce notebook materials per written instructions.
• Assist with execution of process validation of new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Improve manufacturing processes.
• Complete cycle counts.

• Conducted quality control testing for WIP production lots and special evaluation assignments
• Supported new product development/improvement projects
• Isolated tissue and serum samples for use in diagnostic testing
• Aliquoted chemicals and reagents for use in diagnostic testing and trials
• Worked alongside chemistry and microbiology departments for clinical testing and trials
• Updated and analyze data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Manage laboratory inventory, address stock issues and maintain supplies
• Conduct quality control tests on diagnostic products and components

• Researched ways that marine bacteria could potentially play a role in antibiotic discovery
• Cultured marine bacteria for use in research experiments
• Managed inventory of lab supplies and ordered necessary materials promptly.
• Data entry on Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Performed PCR and other molecular techniques to analyze bacterial samples
• Assisted in developing protocols for new experiments
• Presented data to research team; discussed future directions
• Assisted in preparing culture media for microbial growth experiments.

• Investigated the relationship between different gut microbiomes and type I interferon expression
• Tissue and cell cultures
• Cell and tissue collection
• Colon preps
• Genotyping
• ELISA immunoassays
• PCR & 16s sequencing
• ELISA data analysis
• Plasma collection
• Mouse work and handling (gavage, injections, serum collections, habitat responsibilities)
• Supporting team experiments, conducting independent research, participating in lab meetings and seminars
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook data entry