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Olivia Whitfield

Summary

Detail-oriented biotechnology professional with experience in quality control, environmental monitoring, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Skilled in microbiological testing, cell culture, and assay execution under GMP/GLP-compliant conditions. Proficient in operating automated laboratory systems, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate documentation. Experienced in supporting vaccine production, oncology research, and process validation through technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Associate - Micro/EM

Castle Creek Biosciences
Exton, PA
01.2025 - Current
  • Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) of controlled areas (ISO 5–8).
  • Collect and process raw material samples for release in accordance with established specifications and quality requirements.
  • Conduct microbiological and analytical tests, including growth promotion, sterility testing, pH, gram stain , osmolality, CO₂ line verification, and endotoxin analysis.
  • Execute and document Change Controls and associated change actions.
  • Revise, edit, and maintain SOPs and controlled documents to ensure clarity, compliance, and accuracy.
  • Author deviation investigations, identify root causes, implement effective CAPA and initiate Change Controls.
  • Coordinate and schedule sample shipments to external contract testing laboratories.
  • Provide Environmental Monitoring oversight during manufacturing process validations and qualification activities.
  • Monitored and documented cleanroom environmental data, identifying potential trends or deviations to support contamination control.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment including freezers, incubators, biological safety cabinets (BSCs), and other analytical instruments.

Bio Technician

Merck
West Point
08.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Distributed Control System and other automated systems (IMPACT, LIMS and POMS).
  • Performed Environmental Monitoring (EM) of cleanroom areas (ISO 5–8)
  • Collected and processed viable and non-viable samples, including air, surface, and personnel monitoring, during routine operations and batch production.
  • Operated, maintained, and troubleshot automated robotic systems used in vaccine manufacturing.
  • Executed aseptic techniques during all EM and production activities to ensure product safety and

Research Specialist I- Oncology

Perkin Elmer
Collegeville
08.2021 - 08.2024

• Perform mammalian cell culture, including routine feeding, passaging, and maintenance of cell lines under aseptic conditions.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and media, ensuring accuracy and adherence to laboratory protocols.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated laboratory equipment.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external customer requests, provide support and ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct assays in compliance with GLP and established SOPs.
• Execute a range of techniques including Western blotting, protein quantification (BCA), DNA extraction, bioburden testing, and cell harvest procedures.
• Document experimental procedures and results electronically using data management systems (e.g., Signals).
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies, including ordering, verifying shipments, and maintaining proper storage of reagents and solvents.

Patient Care Tech

Main Line Health
Wynnewood
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided direct patient care to individuals in a high-acuity COVID-19 unit.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate.
  • Conducted phlebotomy and specimen collection.
  • Performed EKGs and assisted in cardiac monitoring for patients requiring continuous assessment.
  • Adhered to strict PPE and infection prevention protocols.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation.

Residential Support Worker

Barber National Institute
Philadelphia, PA
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) of controlled areas (ISO 5–8).
  • Collect and process raw material samples for release in accordance with established specifications and quality requirements.
  • Conduct microbiological and analytical tests, including growth promotion, sterility testing, pH, gram stain , osmolality, CO₂ line verification, and endotoxin analysis.
  • Execute and document Change Controls and associated change actions.
  • Revise, edit, and maintain SOPs and controlled documents to ensure clarity, compliance, and accuracy.
  • Author deviation investigations, identify root causes, implement effective CAPA and initiate Change Controls.
  • Coordinate and schedule sample shipments to external contract testing laboratories.
  • Provide Environmental Monitoring oversight during manufacturing process validations and qualification activities.
  • Monitored and documented cleanroom environmental data, identifying potential trends or deviations to support contamination control.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment including freezers, incubators, biological safety cabinets (BSCs), and other analytical instruments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Cheyney University
Cheyney, PA
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
06-2013

Skills

  • Aseptic Technique
  • LIMS Systems
  • Results analysis
  • GMP Documentation
  • Aseptic Gowning
  • Data entry
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Cell culture techniques

Timeline

Quality Control Associate - Micro/EM

Castle Creek Biosciences
01.2025 - Current

Bio Technician

Merck
08.2024 - Current

Research Specialist I- Oncology

Perkin Elmer
08.2021 - 08.2024

Patient Care Tech

Main Line Health
02.2020 - 08.2021

Residential Support Worker

Barber National Institute
03.2017 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Cheyney University

High School Diploma -

Brandywine High School
Olivia Whitfield