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Nicholas Phillips

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished Microbiology Analyst with a proven track record at Nelson Labs and Kashiv Biosciences, adept in laboratory safety protocols and environmental monitoring. Excelled in analyzing over 100 samples weekly, enhancing aseptic integrity, and interpreting complex data. Skilled in both technical and communicative aspects, ensuring accurate reporting to regulatory bodies and maintaining high laboratory standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Microbiology Analyst 1

Kashiv BioSciences
09.2023 - Current

-Collect and analyze 100+ samples per week including water, air, and drug products.

-Engage in a wide rage of testing daily including bioburden, total organic carbon, endotoxin, and environmental air monitoring.

-Maintain traceability of all samples submitted to our lab and samples submitted to third party laboratories.

-Maintain databases of all testing results for reporting to internal management as well as regulators such as the FDA.

-Perform aseptic monitoring in wide range of ISO classification levels as well as during manufacturing processes.

Microbiology Analyst

Nelson Labs
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Communicated research results to individuals in industry, government and general public.
  • Attended industry conferences to broaden knowledge.
  • Developed and maintained bacterial colonies to be used in testing.
  • Performed a variety of testing on medical devices and drug products such as bioburden, disinfection studies, simulated use studies, and sterility testing.
  • Performed method validations to ensure effectiveness of testing.
  • Maintained databases of results and reported findings to internal management and third party regulators.

Seasonal Field Technician

V3 Companies
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
  • Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
  • Identified invasive plant species for treatment using herbicide and manual cutting.
  • Planted a large range of native species in both prairie and wetland environments.
  • Deployed erosion control measures such as hydroseeding, silt fencing, and control blankets.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science - Natural Resources And Environmental Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2021

Associate of Science -

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
  • Data interpretation
  • Isolation of bacterial and fungal colonies for identification
  • Maintaining aseptic integrity during testing

Software

R statistical program

GIS

Timeline

Microbiology Analyst 1

Kashiv BioSciences
09.2023 - Current

Microbiology Analyst

Nelson Labs
10.2021 - 06.2023

Seasonal Field Technician

V3 Companies
06.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Environmental Science - Natural Resources And Environmental Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Associate of Science -

William Rainey Harper College
Nicholas Phillips