TECHNICAL SKILLS:

CHO cell cultivation( SDS PAGE ( HPLC ( Chemistry ( Hematology (

Microbiology (

Aseptic technique ( Cell counts ( Media preparation ( Microscopy (

Spectrophotometry (

QC ( cGLP ( cGMP ( MS Word ( MS Excel ( MS PowerPoint (

PROFESSIONAL/ TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Massachusetts Biomanufacturing Center, UMASS Lowell, MA (July 2006 - Aug.

2011)

Laboratory Technician - Contractor

. Participated in cGLP production of recombinant protein in Escherichia

coli.

. Experience with SDS PAGE, HPLC and Nova Systems 400 analyzer.

. Monitored QC and performed maintenance for Nova Systems 400 analyzer.

. Performed cell counts and media preparation for CHO cell cultivation in a

bioreactor.

. Familiar with bioreactors, fermenters, microfluidizers and centrifuges.

TeleSpectrum, Inc., Littleton, MA (July 1999 - Oct.2005)

Solutions Architect (HP)

. Provided technical solutions for HP sales representatives including

competitor matching comparisons, configuration assistance and conference

call participation.

. Team Leader in product training and wrote comparative product

spreadsheets for team.

Center for Chronic Diseases, UMASS Lowell, MA (Aug.1987- Nov.1999)

Research Assistant

. Certified and maintained National CDC standardization for lipid

measurement for laboratory to obtain NIH grant money.

. Performed lipid assays on human and animal models for research projects.

. Organized and performed cholesterol screenings at health fairs.

. Wrote SOP's and trained personnel.

. Developed inventory system and ordered supplies for laboratory staff.

EDUCATION:

Biotechnology Certificate (Anticipated Completion 2014)

Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA

M.S. Medical Technology

Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA

B.A. Biology

Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA

MT (ASCP) C - Medical Technologist, Chemist, American Society for Clinical

Pathologists

PUBLICATION:

"Evaluation of seven Cholestech L.D.X Analyzers for total cholesterol

determinations."

Rogers E.J., Misner L., Ockene I.S., Nicolosi R.J. Clin Chem 1993 May;

39(5):860-4

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