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Melody Bell

Owings Mills,MD

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

Work History

Quality Scientist II

BD
Hunt Valley, MD
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared reports summarizing research results for presentation to colleagues and management.
  • Maintained accurate records of experimental protocols and results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Designed experiments to test hypotheses related to chemical processes and interactions.
  • Developed and conducted experiments to study the effects of various chemicals on living organisms.
  • Evaluated potential safety risks associated with laboratory procedures and equipment use.
  • Documented all laboratory activities in compliance with established standards and regulations.
  • Monitored laboratory equipment performance, performed repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance as necessary.
  • Provided guidance to junior scientists on protocol development, experiment design, data analysis techniques.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards project goals and collaborate on solutions.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization on cross-functional initiatives related to research projects.
  • Developed reports and recommendations regarding research outcomes.
  • Maintained field equipment and performed troubleshooting techniques to keep tools fully operational.

QM Associate Scientist

BD
Hunt Valley, MD
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Analyzed data, interpreted results, and documented findings accurately in laboratory notebooks.
  • Executed experiments according to established protocols with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions for use during laboratory testing procedures.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on lab instruments to ensure optimal performance levels.
  • Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during an experiment or project process.
  • Participated in team meetings with other scientists to discuss project progress and results.
  • Troubleshot instrumentation malfunctions or errors encountered during experiments.
  • Conducted experiments for product development purposes in laboratory settings.

Lab Technologist III

BD
Hunt Valley, MD
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Prepared reagents and solutions required for analysis of samples according to established protocols and procedures.
  • Ensured proper operation of laboratory instruments through regular maintenance and calibration activities.
  • Monitored stock levels of supplies needed to perform tests; placed orders when necessary.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials within the lab environment.
  • Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD
05-2012

Skills

  • Application of scientific principles
  • Research methods
  • Experiment protocol development
  • Project Management
  • Peer Reviews
  • Lab experiments and research
  • Results Analysis

Timeline

Quality Scientist II

BD
09.2024 - Current

QM Associate Scientist

BD
07.2024 - 09.2024

Lab Technologist III

BD
07.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

University of Maryland - University College
Melody Bell