Romain E. Asima
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Aspiring research associate with expertise in biotechnology manufacturing and microbiology, specializing in microbial identification, pipetting, validation testing, and troubleshooting. Proficient in SOP development, equipment operation, and team mentoring, with a strong commitment to lab safety and PPE compliance. Driven to foster innovation and advance professionally in microbiology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Solutions Associate III
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC
Rockville, MD
07.2021 - Current
- Analyzed antibody data to assess quality and optimal binding efficiency using a cuvette-based DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) system
- Enhance operational efficiency by utilizing JDE ( JD Edwards) to manage and relocate antibody inventory
- Maintain calibration scheduling to ensure all pipettes and reagents are up-to-date and compliant with quality standards
- Prepare coating solutions using customer-supplied materials, ensuring adherence to BSL+ precautions and safety protocols to further research
Clinical Microbiology Rotation
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Isolated and identified pathogenic microorganisms from patient samples
- Executed gram staining and microbial culturing of blood, urine, wound, and throat samples
- Conducted susceptibility testing to determine antimicrobial resistance and effectiveness
- Analyzed patient laboratory results to assist in diagnosing infectious diseases
Manufacturing Technician II
Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC
Rockville, MD
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained antibody inventory and conducted quality assurance on batch records
- Set up, operated, and troubleshot production equipment for optimal efficiency
- Prepared coating solutions per specifications, adhering to CRS documentation
- Prepared coating ingredients and buffers via downstream processes (filtration, centrifugation)
- Mentored and supervised new technicians; authored and updated SOPs
- Initiated validation testing for new qualified antibody materials
- Ensured lab safety by monitoring PPE compliance for all technicians
Manufacturing Technician
Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC
Rockville, MD
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Operated automated equipment for producing biological assays and reagents
- Suggested process improvement and assay development for manufacturing documentation
- Completed documentation supporting production processes, including data capture, logbooks, and batch records
- Performed daily maintenance and documentation for production equipment
- Maintained lab upkeep, including cleanliness, supplies, and equipment maintenance
- Managed physical inventory, including aliquoting, vialing, and labeling materials
- Prepared and tracked inventories of raw materials, reagents, and coated plates
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
The George Washington University, School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Washington, DCBachelor of Science - Biological Science- Mammalian Physiology and Neurobiology
University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Gel electrophoresis
- Southern blotting
- DNA extraction
- Pipetting
- Microscopy
- ELISA
- GMP
- Serial dilutions
- MALDI-TOF
- PCR
- DLS
- BD Phoenix m50
- NanoDrop spectrophotometer
- Batch record
- Media preparation
- Filtering
- Troubleshooting
- Time management abilities
Languages
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Microbiology Rotation
Suburban Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Solutions Associate III
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC
07.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Technician II
Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC
06.2018 - 07.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC
04.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
The George Washington University, School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science- Mammalian Physiology and Neurobiology
University of Maryland
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