Nancy Rosen

Kendall Park, N.J. acfjix@r.postjobfree.com

908-***-**** 732-***-****

Introduction: Broad based knowledge and experience as a laboratory professional,

with a strong background in Microbiology techniques. Working knowledge of GMP

guidelines. Twelve years of experience in microbiological testing for

pharmaceutical and consumer products, raw and finished materials. Expertise in

isolating for pure cultures and microbial identification. Further company support

with Harmonized Testing, AET's, water testing, logging in samples and writing

reports. Seeking a position in Microbiology where I can advance my skills and

give full support to team efforts of professional and dedicated individuals.

Experience:

Perritt Laboratories, Inc., Hightstown, NJ

Promotion from Lab Assistant to Microbiologist

10/2001 - 9/2013

GMP trained, working knowledge of GMP regulations required within a laboratory

environment.

Bacterial identification techniques using proper isolation techniques to obtain pure

cultures,

performing API's, Gram staining, catalase and oxidase tests, coagulase test and

general observations under the stereoscope.

Follow up work for Harmonized Microbial Limits: Transfers to broths, agars,

incubations, GMP notebook entries.

Involved in a long term study to access the efficiency of mold resistance on various

types of tiles.

Mold identification to the genus level with microscopic observations.

Assist research microbiologist in the area of AET including platings, validations,

inoculations of challenge organisms and plate counts.

Operation of Olympus BX-41 Microscope with MicroFire digital camera hook up.

Trained in aseptic techniques, water testing (filtrations) and Microbial Limits

Testing.

Prepared and autoclaved media. Growth promotion of various medias for GMP

guidelines.

Toxicity testing of buffer solutions.

Log in client samples, assigning the appropriate microbiological test method.

Checked sample submission forms for any

discrepancies and communicated with clients to resolve issues.

Maintain documented notebook results according to GMP guidelines and generate

reports for clients.

Microsoft Word, data entry with MS Excel and Lab Master computer applications.

Attend weekly lab group meetings, review SOP's and make suggestions for changes if

needed.

Mathematica Policy Research, Princeton, NJ

12/1988-10/2001

Interviewer/Clerical

Assisted in company search of respondents for governmental interview studies via

phone.

General clerical duties for further company support.

Engelhard Inc. (currently BASF), Menlo Park, NJ

4/1988 - 12/1989

Electron Microscopist

Operated Scanning Electron Microscope (ISI DS-130 and 130C) for morphological

analysis of company samples.

Operated Energy Dispersive X-Ray equipment (PGT System IV) for elemental analysis of

samples.

Prepared samples for SEM by using Au/Pd sputter coating or carbon coating for X-Ray

analysis.

Prepared paper samples for cross sectional analysis of fillers and coatings using

diamond cutting blades and microtomy techniques.

Utilized tilt method for stereo images.

Operated Hitachi TEM to observe Pt and Pd particle size and shape.

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Set up SEM micrograph reference book of representative company products.

Communicated with researchers regarding test requests, outcome of test results and

responsible for issuing final reports.

Attended weekly laboratory meetings.

M&T Chemicals, Inc., Rahway, N.J.

10/1981-4/1988

Two promotions from Laboratory Technician I & II to Senior Laboratory Technician

Exhibited a strong interest in the Scanning Electron Microscope and quickly

developed proficiency.

in its use for evaluating the topography of coating products

Trained students involved in a chemistry education work program in various aspects

of the lab including.

methodology, instrumentation and laboratory safety.

Achieved proficiency in the use of the following instrumentation: Scanning

Electron Microscope, Flame

Atomic Absorption, Emission Spectrograph, Sedigraph for particle size analysis,

Potentiometric Titrator for Grignard analysis,

Karl Fisher apparatus for water determination, UV/VIS spectrometer.

Responsible for data interpretation of instrumental results

Performed wet chemical analysis utilizing basic titrations, nitrogen determination

by the Kjeldahl method

and digestion methods of organic matter for metal determination

Physical testing: flash point, particle size sieve analysis, viscosity, melting

point, LOD and specific gravity.

Accurate notebook keeping.

Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc. South Plainfield, N.J.

12/1980-10/1981

Promotion from Laboratory Assistant to Junior Chemist

Performed wet chemical analysis and physical testing of raw materials for quality

control prior to shipping

Responsible for clerical duties for the lab.

National Health Laboratories, Springfield, NJ

7/1980-12/1980

Medical Secretary

Reported patient's test results to physician via phone. Responsible for clerical

work regarding drug testing studies

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Education & Continuing Education:

BA Biology, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

9/1976-7/1980

Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Analysis 5 day course, Lehigh University,

Lehigh, PA - 6/1986

Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Analysis Graduate Course, Rutgers

University, Piscataway, NJ - 9/1987-12/1987

Rapid Micro Methodologies, PDA Metro Chapter Meeting, Clark, NJ -3/2004

Environmental Mycology Identification Workshop, 2 day course PDA Training Course,

Baltimore, MD - 12/2005

Yearly GMP regulations training course, GMP division of ISPE, Perritt

Laboratories, Hightstown, NJ - 2000-2012

References available upon request

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