Megan Sansone
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dynamic scientist with extensive experience in private and public health laboratories, excelling in MS/MS and HPLC-MS/MS techniques. Proven track record in assay development and regulatory compliance, coupled with strong organizational skills. Adept at managing high-volume sample processing while ensuring quality control and effective communication with healthcare providers. Committed to community engagement through outreach events.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist for Newborn Screening
Division of Consolidated Laboratories (DCLS)
05.2020 - Current
- Currently performing MS/MS, HPLC-MS/MS, Real-time PCR
- Extensively experienced with several automated instruments: Luminex immuno assay analyzer, tandem mass spectrometers, digital microfluidics, Biomek 15 liquid handler, Quantstudios
- Experience processing high volume samples
- Extensive experience with QA/QC procedures, regulatory bodies for inspections: CLIA, FDA
- Extensive experience and strong knowledge of regulatory standards
- Implemented quality control measures and contributed to process improvement initiatives
- Managed organization of reagents and consumables to ensure efficient laboratory operations
- Performs manual and automated assays
- Extensive experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments
- Coordinated preventative maintenance with outside vendors and communicated patient results to hospitals and clinicians
- Extensive experience with Redcap and LIMS
- Adhered to OSHA health and safety standards in laboratory operations
Scientist - Vaccine Sciences
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC
Richmond, VA
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Performed analysis for phase 1 and phase 2 clinical studies.
- Supported process improvements and method updates to improve laboratory efficiency and accuracy.
- Completed manual and automated assay testing.
- Worked with several automated instruments, including Tecan plate washers and plate readers.
- Trained several analysts on multiple methods.
- Built training program for analysts to improve method proficiency across the team.
- Managed inventory of reagents and consumables to keep materials available for laboratory experiments.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance with vendors to maintain instrument performance and reduce downtime.
- Served as an informational resource for other team members.
Associate Scientist Vaccine Sciences
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)
11.2015 - 04.2018
- Veteran analyst performing analysis for phase 1 & 2 clinical studies
- Experience using ELISA assays to detect antigen concentration in unknown samples
- Developed and validated samples for assay qualification and validation processes
- Executed client-driven assays, consistently meeting project timelines
- Organized laboratory supplies and equipment to maintain workflow efficiency
- Compliant with OSHA health and safety standards
- Updated SOPs in compliance with QA and QC standards
- Performed daily, weekly and monthly equipment maintenance
- Coordinated preventative maintenance with vendors to ensure optimal laboratory operations
Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Biology Department
Laboratory Corporation of America (Center for Esoteric Testing in Burlington, NC)
Burlington, NC
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Processed high volume STD samples using Magna Pure 96 and Magna Pure 32 for qPCR amplification, ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Analyzed amplified data and released results, contributing to reliable diagnostic outcomes.
- Utilized Molecular Interface software to streamline data processing and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Experience operating TECAN Freedom Evo and ABI 7900
- Followed QA and QC procedures for specimen processing
- Experience with CLIA inspections
- Compliant with OSHA health and safety standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science with a concentration in Forensic Biology, Chemistry, Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2012
Skills
- MS/MS and HPLC-MSMS
- Real-Time PCR
- PCR Amplification
- Extraction on a MagNa Pure 96
- MagNa Pure 32 and TECAN Freedom Evo
- Amplification on ABI 7900
- Experience with ELISA
- LIMS and RedCap expertise
- Laboratory workflow optimization
- Assay development expertise
- Analysis of clinical and research and development samples
- GLP and GMP practices
- Clinical laboratory processes
- Microscopic analysis
- Spectrophotometry
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Collaboration with healthcare providers
AWARDS
APHL Laboratory ambassador for DCLS 2024-current; promoting public health laboratory careers to students
Participated in community outreach programs: Mission Tomorrow, several career fairs and assisted in organizing Newborn Screening Awareness month for DCLS
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award, Dec. 2012 for extraordinary leadership in the VCU Department of Forensic Science,
Leadership and Service Award, Dec. 2012 for exemplary leadership and service in the VCU Forensic Science Student Club and in the VCU Department of Forensic Science
Timeline
Scientist for Newborn Screening
Division of Consolidated Laboratories (DCLS)
05.2020 - Current
Scientist - Vaccine Sciences
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC
04.2018 - 05.2020
Associate Scientist Vaccine Sciences
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)
11.2015 - 04.2018
Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Biology Department
Laboratory Corporation of America (Center for Esoteric Testing in Burlington, NC)
04.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science with a concentration in Forensic Biology, Chemistry, Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University