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NICOLE CATALINA

Andover,NJ

Summary

Biological Science graduate passionate about working in a hands-on environment. Discovered interests working in laboratory settings during ecological and biological lab courses taken throughout bachelor's degree. Has become more enticed in the field after working in a PCR COVID-19 lab during pandemic. Currently working with cancer patient cells and finds the work truly rewarding knowing the difference made in someone's life. Enthusiastic about taking on leadership roles and seeking out new challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Lead Operator

Legend Biotech
Raritan, NJ
03.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and lead harvest, wash, and dose formulation of patient cells and support when issue are presented.
  • Built relationships between other departmental personnel such as Quality, Microbiology, and Engineering to work as a team in order to complete daily batch records.
  • Excellent time management skills and knows when to delegate tasks and prioritize what is most important.
  • Strong communication skills and conveys updates to teams on SOP changes and new processing techniques.
  • Aseptically handled patient material while performing sterile manipulations in ISO 5 and 7 environments.
  • Qualified trainer with responsibility of ensuring new operators are proficient in process tasks before signing off on qualification.
  • Knowledgeable on equipment such as GatheRex, TSCD-II Welder, tubing sealer, LOVO, Nucleo Counter NC-200, balance, centrifuge, and biological safety cabinets to perform daily cell therapy tasks.

Molecular Technologist

LabCorp
Raritan, NJ
09.2021 - Current
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens along with departmental Standard Operating Procedures when preforming functions.
  • Used various equipment such as micropipettes, Hamilton Microlab STAR, and QuantStudio 7 to preform day to day PCR amplification tasks.
  • Precise usage of micropipettes to ensure correct volumes of tested specimens, including COVID-19 and HPV.
  • Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools, and equipment.

Food Delivery Driver

Doordash
Morris County, NJ
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Corresponds with local restaurants and completes drop offs at residential and business customer locations.
  • Follows safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
  • Successful completion of 100% of orders with a 98% early or on time rate.
  • Ability to multitask and keep organized with multiple deliveries at a time.

Barista

Dunkin' Donuts
Byram, NJ
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Maintained highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
  • Worked in a face-paced manner to ensure quick turnover to maximize profits.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.

Softball Coach

Jersey Girls Fastpitch
Montville, NJ
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship, and performance principles.
  • Adjusted and created coaching techniques to meet athletes' needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Assisted head coach 2 times a week for practice and 3-5 games on the weekends for tournaments.

Floor Associate

RJ Mars
Sparta, NJ
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed efficient shipments to maintain optimal product availability for customer
    demands.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2021

Associate of Science - Science & Math: Biology

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
08.2019

High School Diploma -

Lenape Valley Regional High School
Stanhope, NJ
06.2017

Skills

  • Laboratory safety procedures and skills: pipetting, BSC manipulations, aseptic sterile techniques, animal dissection, PCR testing
  • Clean room ISO 5 and 7
  • Proficient in MES, eLIMS, SAP, EMS (environmental monitoring system)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidelines
  • PCR master mix preparation
  • Oral communication
  • Group collaboration
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible and adaptive

Timeline

Manufacturing Lead Operator

Legend Biotech
03.2022 - Current

Molecular Technologist

LabCorp
09.2021 - Current

Food Delivery Driver

Doordash
09.2020 - 08.2021

Barista

Dunkin' Donuts
04.2017 - 08.2019

Softball Coach

Jersey Girls Fastpitch
01.2016 - 08.2016

Floor Associate

RJ Mars
10.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Rutgers University

Associate of Science - Science & Math: Biology

County College of Morris

High School Diploma -

Lenape Valley Regional High School

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