- Enjoy participating in Snowboarding for overall physical and mental well-being
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in Lacrosse and Soccer
Michael Fanik
Edison,NJ
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in academic and laboratory environments, demonstrating strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Proven track record of reliability and adaptability, consistently embracing responsibilities that require a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Experience in collaborative settings has developed the ability to tackle challenges independently and as part of a team, reinforcing a strong work ethic and effective time management. Currently focused on advancing professional growth and expanding expertise in laboratory or research settings, eager to contribute meaningfully while pursuing further development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bioassay Technician
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
05.2024 - Current
- Prepare reagents and dilutions required for anti-Factor IIa and anti-Factor Xa experiments.
- Perform anti-Factor IIa and anti-Factor Xa experiments achieving R2 ≥ 0.995 for reference standard and test solution slopes.
- Maintain precise records of dilutions and testing in dedicated bound ledgers and equipment calibrations on dedicated controlled forms.
- Perform preventative maintenance as assigned as well as inventory for chemicals and reagents.
- Assist Team Lead Bioassay or Team Lead Vivarium with tasks and projects.
- Document Out of Specifications test results.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
- Attend relevant training sessions to stay updated with industry standards.
- Back up for any Vivarium tasks.
Principal Inhalation Scientist (Toxicology)
Product Safety Labs
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Assist with and perform inhalation experiments (acute exposures and subchronic).
- Record and maintain experimental data.
- Responsibilities include preparation of data sheets, preparations of dilutions of test samples, and dose animals with proper concentration depending on protocol given while creating an atmosphere able to maintain a concentration in chambers in order for animals to be properly dosed.
- Identification, preparation and administration, harvesting and preparation of target tissue, record keeping, and potency determination of test samples.
- Dose animals, evaluate responses, perform necropsies, and collect blood, urine, fecal and Product Safety.
- Determine and document animal clinical observations, body weight data, and food consumption data on the appropriate data collection system.
- Generated data according to Protocols, SOP’s, GLP’s and USDA for compliance with the appropriate regulatory agency.
- Keeping Study Directors updated.
Physical Therapy Aide
Best PT
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Assist Physical therapists with patient exercises prior to therapists working with them.
- Ensure no pain is caused to the patients during exercises while making sure the patients are exercising their affected area of pain.
Deck Supervisor
YMCA
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Resolve client related complaints and enforce rules of the pool to all swimmers.
- Supervise lifeguards and swim instructors.
- Instruct young and old swimmers at various levels the proper swim techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2022
Skills
- First Aid, AED, and CPR
- Group Collaboration
- Data Integrity
- Documentation of data
- Microsoft excel
- GMP and GLP
- Pharmacovigilance
- Lab experience:
- Dilution factor experience/ Pipetting, wet chemistry
- PCR
- Buffer preparation and pH adjustment
- Bioassay/ anti-factor testing
- Inhalation Toxicology Science
- Oral dosing, IV dosing, IP dosing
- Spectroscopy
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Documentation and reporting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality control
- Written/Verbal communication
- OSHA compliance
Certification
OSHA 30 Certification in Construction
Interests
Timeline
Bioassay Technician
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
05.2024 - Current
Principal Inhalation Scientist (Toxicology)
Product Safety Labs
10.2022 - 05.2024
Physical Therapy Aide
Best PT
12.2021 - 03.2022
Deck Supervisor
YMCA
12.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University