Simon Stuttgen

• Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
• Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
• Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
• Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
• Helped improve processes related to HPLC and UPLC in order to increase efficiency in lab to shorten turnaround times for clients.
• Proficiency with Waters, Empower and 32Karat software.

• Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
• Leveraged EPIC and Sampleminded to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
• Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
• Provided leadership and knowledge to over 50 employees.
• Kept turnaround time below the average.
• Helped team manage problems and issues involving Covid testing.
• Helped ensure that the team stayed on track to get multiple projects finished increasing workflow by 50%.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Achieved revenue by Running projects to completion for Downstream Protein purification processes.
• Set Goals for myself to help succeed in role and to challenge myself
• Used protein purification strategies to create drug substances to send to multiple clients to create drugs for patients worldwide.
• Implemented strategies to improve processes and clarify procedures.
• Used critical thinking skills to overcome challenges at work with process and with material shortages
• Used skills such as Ion Exchange chromatography and Ultra flow filtration using AKTA and other process skids to complete batches.
• Worked directly with departments, clients, management, to achieve drug product.
• Managed multiple clients per day ensuring data was accurate to increase revenue by 20%.

Ran experiments on Cow Tissue and Cow Hair to determine gene viability for best breeding of bulls for different clients all across Wisconsin. Ran PCR and other genetic tests while using centrifuges and Polyacrylamide Gels to see genes of interest.

• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
• Managed over 20 different specimens per day to ensure clients got results in timely manner.