Ryan Nicolas
**** *** ***** #* • Oakland, CA ****6
415-***-**** • acb8zj@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Clinical Trial Assistant at Systems Technology Inc. where I can utilize my organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to help assist in the management of clinical trials.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Seneca Family of Agencies: San Leandro, CA 2013-2014
Mental Health Counselor: Berkeley Unified School District
* Performed qualitative and quantitative biochemical assays of raw material as per SOP within a GMP environment.
* Seeded and maintained mammalian cell cultures using aseptic techniques.
* Attended weekly meetings to discuss revising of SOP’s and to review weekly lab activities.
* Used FTIR to determine the purity of raw materials used in the manufacturing of drug products.
Genentech, Inc.: South San Francisco, CA 2010-2012
Research Associate: BioAnalytical Sciences (Research and Early Development)
* Validate and maintain GLP and GCP assays by qualification, extension, and troubleshooting.
* Coordinate and support clinical and nonclinical studies under GLP and GCP compliance.
* Interact and collaborate cross-functionally with assay developers, and vendors to support multiple assays.
* Participate in the development an organized LIMs system to maintain and provide matrix to assay maintainers/validators.
Research Assistant 2007-2010
* Validate and maintain GLP and GCP assays by qualification, extension, and troubleshooting.
* Analyze data of clinical and non-clinical samples using ELISA and ECLA Assays.
* Collaborate with multiple workgroups including Oncology, ITGR, and ADC where support was needed.
* Support as Matrix Inventory Bank Sample Admin and communicated to various workgroups on updates and processes.
* Complete request for Matrix Inventory among three different departments within Development.
* Construct and revise SOPs for equipment and BioAnalytical methods within the department.
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals: Novato, CA (Assignment Lab Support) 2007
QC Analyst: Raw Materials
* Performed qualitative and quantitative biochemical assays of raw material as per SOP within a GMP environment.
* Seeded and maintained mammalian cell cultures using aseptic techniques.
* Attended weekly meetings to discuss revising of SOP’s and to review weekly lab activities.
* Used FTIR to determine the purity of raw materials used in the manufacturing of drug products.
San Francisco Department of Human Services: San Francisco, CA 2006
Intern: Housing & Homeless
* Reviewed and rated grants ranging from $100,000-$500,000, which determined proper funding for shelters throughout San Francisco.
* Created and maintained database for housing developments to observe input and output of those served.
* Helped with various administrative duties to aid in the efficiency of the office as a whole.
* Developed strong interpersonal relationships by continually collaborating with employers and patrons.
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco (USF), B.S. Biology, minor in Politics 2007
Member of Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society
Computer: Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.