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Mollie Cyr

Meriden,CT

Summary

Highly-motivated scientist 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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Scientist

PerkinElmer
Shelton, CT
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed LC/MS/MS methods for the QSight triple quadrupole for a variety of target markets including environmental, cannabis, and biopharma and composed application notes for publication.
  • Utilized LC/MS/MS for analysis of trace contaminants, including pesticides in cannabis and food matrices.
  • Updated laboratory inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
  • Maintained laboratory instrumentation, calibrated mass spectrometers, and troubleshooted/resolved LC/MS issues.
  • Attended seminars and conferences focused on relevant scientific topics to identify new business opportunities as well as completed oral and poster presentations for LC/MS/MS.
  • Supported global marketing and sales team by acting as a subject matter expert for related applications.
  • Supported manufacturing team by training employees on troubleshooting and testing of instrumentation, as well as improved the quality of solutions used to test instrumentation by troubleshooting degradation and stability issues.

Associate Scientist II / Scientific Associate II

Seqirus
Holly Springs, NC
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Independently performed qualitative and quantitative LC/MS/MS analysis of viral vaccine candidates.
  • Assisted in method development of stable isotope labeled amino acids in cell culture-based protein quantitation utilizing LC/MS/MS as well as qualitative and quantitative RNA LC/MS and LC/UV methods.
  • Assisted in developing LC/UV and LC/MS RNA methods for novel vaccine candidate, providing analytical support for pre-clinical trial studies
  • Organized the install of 2 Thermo UHPLC-MS systems.
  • Maintained lab notebook, wrote SOPs and work instructions for developed LC/MS and LC/UV methods.
  • Experience with TraceFinder, Chromeleon, and Xcalibur software for ThermoFisher LC/MS.

Confirmation Scientist I

Mako Medical
Raleigh, NC
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Utilized Hamilton liquid handling systems for sample preparation of urine and oral fluid specimens.
  • Independently operated Shizmazdu UHPLC with Sciex 4500/5500 Mass Spectrometers for trace drug analysis in a CAP/CLIA accredited laboratory.
  • Reviewed data results using Ascent software and LIMS.
  • Monitored laboratory equipment performance, performed repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance as necessary.
  • Coordinated and executed yearly preventative maintenance on 12 Shimadzu UHPLC instruments as well as troubleshooted and resolved errors on instruments which reduced service contract cost by $60,000 a year.
  • Orchestrated departmental project for biyearly re-verification of 4 analytical testing methods on 12 LC/MS/MS instruments.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Mako Medical
Raleigh, NC
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Accessioned patient samples using LIMS as well as troubleshooted and resolved specimen accessioning errors.
  • Independent operation, troubleshooting, and resolution of errors on Beckman Coulter AU680/AU5800 automated chemistry analyzers.
  • Completion of routine maintenance, calibrations, and quality control samples on analyzers; identified and resolved quality control failures before daily operation.
  • Responsible for daily data verification of patient results using LIMS.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular Sciences

Central Connecticut State University
Connecticut
12-2016

Skills

  • LC/MS/MS
  • Sample Preparation
  • Technical Ability
  • Scientific Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Application Design

Accomplishments

  • Publication: Quantitation of Microcystins and Nodularin in Drinking Water Samples to Meet EPA Method 544 Requirements Using QSight LC/MS/MS

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Application Scientist

PerkinElmer
07.2021 - Current

Associate Scientist II / Scientific Associate II

Seqirus
06.2020 - 06.2021

Confirmation Scientist I

Mako Medical
05.2019 - 06.2020

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Mako Medical
05.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular Sciences

Central Connecticut State University

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