Minas Mikros
Roselle Park
Summary
Mass spectrometry technologist specializing in delivering accurate client drug identification and analysis through advanced processing in adherence to D.O.T regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mass Spectrometry Technologist - Forensic Toxicology
Labcorp
Raritan, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Perform analysis of patient/client drug samples using LCMS & GCMS confirmation testing, in addition to PT and ODT specimens, to produce accurate results.
- Adept in LIMS and LCTS software to inquire, process, maintain chain of custody and release accurate sample drug results for further review to clients.
- Certified in reviewing federally regulated D.O.T batches in compliance with federal regulations using a stricter analysis, integration and quality control standards.
- Compliance with strict S.O.P and GxP protocols within a heavily regulated laboratory environment.
- Full transparency on laboratory standards adhering to regulations and inspections by NLCP, CLIA, CAP and the New York State Dept. of Health Inspectors.
- Collaboration with other departments to identify issues with samples and quality control (QC) specimens, preventing inaccurate drug batch runs, reducing turnaround time and operational costs.
- Perform consistent instrument maintenance by observing calibration curves and QC trends from the beginning to prevent continued delays and prevent third party maintenance, saving company money.
- Maintenance of audit available documentation and compliance with chain of custody for inspection to support complete transparency and operational integrity.
Neurodegenerative Disease Independent Research Stream
Kean University
Union, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified pathways to introduce CD33 mutated and wild type constructs into Flp-In cell lines to optimize transfection and cell culture conditions to achieve stable and viable cells.
- Integrated findings and formulated thesis research paper, to identify the role of CD33 mutations in Alzheimer’s.
Pharmaceutical Compatibility Internship
Sanguine Biosciences
Waltham, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted extensive research on pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies’ pipeline to determine strategic partnerships and compatibility to better connect clinical stage research trials with corresponding patients.
- Determined therapeutic areas of focus in alignment with research goals and presented findings to create a path for future directions of research and clinical applications.
COVID-19 Genetics Independent Research Student
Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted research on genetic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 strains, utilizing bioinformatics tools such as Galaxy ARIES to determine amino acid/nucleotide variations and identify patterns of mutations.
- Determined functional differences from protein structures corresponding to amino acid variations to identify function of viral entry and rate of transmissibility COVID-19.
- Constructed phylogenetic tree to determine relationship amongst viral strains to have a more complete understanding of the viral evolution of COVID-19.
Synthesis of Eph Receptor Legacy Inhibitor Independent Research
Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Initiated the synthesis of a known Eph receptor kinase inhibitor to analyse its hypothesized role in the signalling pathways of glioblastoma.
- Refined precursor compounds using NMR and TLC to verify structural purity and integrity & integrated laboratory finding with complementary literature to guide research strategy and better understand the relationship between inhibitor and cancer pathways.
CCRI Antagonists Advanced Research Student
Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Synthesized CCR1 antagonists that target chemokine mediated inflammatory pathways involved in the proliferation of immune cells progression of cancer.
- Compared experimental findings with peer reviewed literature research and presented findings on the mechanisms of CCR1 antagonist compounds to discuss potential oncological therapeutic pathways.
Education
Masters of Science - Molecular Biology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2023
Bachelors of Science - Biotechnology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Molecular Biology
- DNA and amino acid sequencing (BLAST)
- ELISA flow cytometry
- SDS-PAGE electrophoresis
- Mammalian cell culture
- RAW2647 & Flp-In293 cell line
- Microbiology
- Bacterial cultivation using selective and differential media
- Bacterial staining, streaking, plating and aseptic techniques
- Analytical Chemistry
- LCMS/GCMS operator, data analysis
- Infrared spectroscopy (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- Thin layer chromatography (TLC), rotary evaporation, Buchner filtration and distillation
- Computer & Software
- Word Processing
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Programming
- JAVA, R Studio, MATLAB
- DNA Sequencing
- Galaxy ARIES
Timeline
Mass Spectrometry Technologist - Forensic Toxicology
Labcorp
10.2023 - Current
Neurodegenerative Disease Independent Research Stream
Kean University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Pharmaceutical Compatibility Internship
Sanguine Biosciences
09.2021 - 12.2021
COVID-19 Genetics Independent Research Student
Kean University
01.2021 - 12.2021
Synthesis of Eph Receptor Legacy Inhibitor Independent Research
Kean University
01.2020 - 12.2020
CCRI Antagonists Advanced Research Student
Kean University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Biotechnology
Kean University
Masters of Science - Molecular Biology
Kean University