WHITNEY M. FREDERIC
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented scientist with over 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development and laboratory operations. Proven expertise in cell culture, assay development, and regulatory compliance within GMP and BSL-2 environments. Strong collaborator skilled in cross-functional teamwork, data analysis, and technical communication. Committed to enhancing product quality and optimizing experimental processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
Johnson & Johnson
Malvern, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Design and execute bench-scale laboratory experiments to develop and characterize cell culture processes for biopharmaceutical production
- Perform aseptic techniques and maintain mammalian cell cultures (HEK293, U2OS, Jurkat, HepG2) in a BSL-2 environment
- Conduct ELISA and cell-based potency assays to support product development, troubleshooting issues to optimize experimental outcomes
- Adhere to GMP standards, performing data analysis, documentation, and experimental execution in compliance with SOPs and protocols
- Utilize electronic laboratory notebooks for data management, ensuring regulatory and audit readiness
- Collaborate across teams to present findings and provide subject matter expertise in cross-functional discussions
Scientist II
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Lancaster, PA
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Conducted GMP and non-GMP analytical support for biopharmaceutical process development, including molecular and cell-based assays (ELISA, PCR, qPCR, FRET)
- Maintained human-source cell cultures in a BSL-2 environment, performing routine passages and sample preparation
- Assisted in technology transfer and scale-up processes by developing and optimizing assay workflows
- Authored and reviewed SOPs, client methods, and validation protocols to ensure compliance and reproducibility
- Performed peer data reviews and collaborated with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot assay performance
Research Technician II
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed biorepository operations, handling and tracking over 400+ human biological samples (blood, skin, saliva, tissue)
- Performed cell culture, microscopy, nucleic acid/protein extraction, and Western blotting to support research initiatives
- Maintained fibroblast, PBMC, ESC, iPSC, and LCL cell lines, ensuring optimal growth conditions and viability
- Developed and standardized SOPs for sample handling, storage, and shipment, ensuring regulatory compliance (HIPAA, IRB)
- Provided SME support for laboratory operations, including equipment troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and process improvements
Research Technician I
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed routine cell culture, PBMC isolation, and DNA/RNA extractions for molecular and cellular assays
- Conducted PCR, qPCR, pyrosequencing, and gel electrophoresis to analyze genetic and protein samples
- Managed lab inventory, prepared reagents, and ensured accurate electronic documentation of experiments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05.2016
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Cell transfection
- Cryopreservation
- Scale-up requirements
- GMP manufacturing support
- ELISA
- PCR
- QPCR
- FRET
- Cell-based potency assays
- Immunocytochemistry
- High-content imaging
- GraphPad Prism
- SoftMax Pro
- PLA 30
- ImageJ
- Vi-Cell
- Electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
- GMP/GDP documentation
- Technical communication
- Troubleshooting
- Technology transfer
Timeline
Scientist
Johnson & Johnson
05.2024 - Current
Scientist II
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
10.2021 - 04.2024
Research Technician II
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2018 - 09.2021
Research Technician I
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Susquehanna University
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