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SHAWN PHILLIPS

Essington,United States

Summary

A highly motivated analytical professional with a strong background in Biology and Chemistry. With a solid history of experience in laboratory settings, I have honed my expertise in biological, chemical, and data assay analysis. My strong organizational and prioritization abilities enable me to effectively manage complex projects and deliver results under tight deadlines. I am eager to leverage my analytical skills and passion for problem-solving to add value in the field of Biology industry, while continuously learning and developing new skills to advance my career.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Control Operations Specialist

Adaptimmune
05.2021 - Current
  • Previous Job title responsibilities (QC Ops Specialist).
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
  • More leadership responsibilities pertaining to lab projects.
  • Create presentations to identify and resolve issues for cross functional teams.
  • Direct PPQ/BLA preparation.
  • High volume of working hours.

Quality Control Operations Specialist

Adaptimmune
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data.
  • Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
  • Trained and coached existing and new employees on multiple investigative case types and internal control processes.
  • Collected and analyzed activity data and initiated, developed and recommended improvements to systems, processes and procedures to increase productivity and reduce cost.
  • Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.
  • Performs routine in-process and final release testing of cell therapy products.
  • Reviewing/verifying data from department assays.
  • Attend third party events (FDA presentations) to report department specific facts, changes, and other relevant information.

Associate Flow Cytometry Specialist

WuXi AppTec
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Performed Flow Cytometry on FACSlyric, FACSverse, and FACScanto.
  • Very common procedures: ELISAs, Cell passaging(mammalian), Flow Cytometry, lab maintenance.
  • Performs routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

Flow Cytometry Laboratory Technician

WuXi AppTec
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
  • Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
  • Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.

Research Assistant/Laboratory Aide

Jennifer Bomberger - UPMC Medical College
01.2016 - 03.2019
  • Published in "MicroBio" scientific journal: "Pseudomonas aeruginosa ContactDependent Systems in Cystic Fibrosis patients" (2017) Aided and conducted numerous microbiological assays, maintained accurate records of experimental data Presented research to co-workers and other faculty members Laboratory chemical housekeeping (updating chemicals needed by buying from vendors) Analyzed large quantities of data Electron microscope usage Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2019

Skills

  • GMP, GLP, GDP, SOP
  • STARLIMS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point
  • FACSCanto, FACSLyric, FACSVerse, SpectraMax190, NC200
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Staff Training
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Reagent Preparation
  • ELISA
  • Documentation Management

Timeline

Senior Quality Control Operations Specialist

Adaptimmune
05.2021 - Current

Quality Control Operations Specialist

Adaptimmune
11.2020 - 05.2021

Associate Flow Cytometry Specialist

WuXi AppTec
09.2020 - 11.2020

Flow Cytometry Laboratory Technician

WuXi AppTec
03.2019 - 09.2020

Research Assistant/Laboratory Aide

Jennifer Bomberger - UPMC Medical College
01.2016 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Pittsburgh

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