Microsoft Suite
Nicole Malvin
Collinsville IL 62234
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Supervisor with over 15 years of experience overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing a team of laboratory technicians. Skilled in developing and implementing lab protocols, conducting quality control procedures, and coordinating with various departments to support research efforts. Proven track record of driving efficiency, improving processes, and delivering accurate and timely results. Strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and a passion for promoting a collaborative and productive work environment. Dedicated Life Scientist with experience in laboratory research. Expertise in data analysis and background in biochemistry and genetics. Proficient in advanced laboratory equipment use and techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Lab Manager
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri
01.2009 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and inventory management
- Manage a team of researchers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and productive work environment
- Coordinate with external partners and vendors to procure necessary supplies, equipment, and services for lab projects
- Analyze and present research findings to internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to scientific publications and presentations
- Proficient in preparing tissue samples for examination using various staining techniques, including H&E and special stains
- Skilled in operating and maintaining histology equipment such as microtomes, embedding centers, and tissue processors
- Experienced in performing immunohistochemistry and molecular techniques for tissue analysis
- Knowledgeable in quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results in histology testing
- Skilled in OCT and Paraffin embedding
- Skilled in use of microtome and cryostat for the sectioning of blocks.
- Perform tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining for histological analysis
- Accurately prepare slides for microscopic examination, ensuring high quality results
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
- Extracted DNA and genotype samples using SNP technology.
- Managed large mouse colony
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
SIUE
Edwardsville IL05-2009
Bachelors of Science - Biology
SIUE
Edwardsville IL12-2005
Skills
- Histology
- Sectioning
- Interpersonal skills
- Managing staff
- Microsoft tool set (word, excel, teams)
- Immunohistochemistry
- H&E, Special Stains
- Time management
Certification
Custom Section
Course work
Culture and diversity (4 Hrs), Transition from Manager to Leader, Balancing multiple Roles as a Leader, Boosting your teams productivity. Critical Conversations for Managers, Human Research - Biomedical Research Investigators and Key personnel (ID 2337), Good Clinical Practice (U.S. FDA Focus) - GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus) (ID 96216), Research Study Design (RSD) (ID 206712)
Software
Adobe Suite
R studio
Python
Julia
Timeline
Research Lab Manager
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
01.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
SIUE
Bachelors of Science - Biology
SIUE
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