Sean Mellish

- Coordinate timelines and deliverables for genetic material testing projects, ensuring results are delivered on schedule and in compliance with cGMP/GLP standards.

- Manage project documentation in electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and LIMS, ensuring complete and accurate records for audit readiness.

- Serve as a liaison between laboratory staff and Study Management to communicate progress, resolve issues, and adjust project plans as needed.

- Lead peer review of assay batch records, achieving “Right First Time” (RFT) compliance rates above 95%.

- Create and update SOPs to improve standard lab techniques and enhance workflow efficiency.

- Train and mentor new team members, overseeing onboarding and skill development.

- Managed multiple concurrent neuroscience research projects, developing project plans, coordinating resources, and tracking progress toward milestones.

- Supervised undergraduate researchers, assigning tasks, reviewing results, and guiding thesis completion.

- Conducted literature reviews, summarized findings, and presented recommendations to senior investigators to shape project direction.

- Designed and executed experiments in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and bioinformatics, ensuring alignment with project goals.

- Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications, managing timelines for data collection, analysis, and manuscript submission.

- Contributed to departmental projects by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining project logs, and collaborating with faculty to adjust research protocols.

- Managed store floor resets and seasonal promotions as part of a team, coordinating tasks to meet deadlines.

- Trained new associates in sales techniques and inventory processes.