WILLA A. MCCORD

**** *********** *****.

Cell 510-***-****

Snellville, GA. 30039

E-mail: acfq5c@r.postjobfree.com

Laboratory Biologist

Medical Center - Biotech / Pharmaceutical Company - Reference Laboratories

CAREER PROFILE

. Extensive Laboratory Knowledge. Wide-range background and experience

in biologics; screening as well as, cell and sample maintenance;

diverse laboratory test equipment; intimate understanding of

bioscientific / medical terminology.

. Detail Oriented, Multi-Tasker. Able to balance competing priorities

and tight deadlines. Known for professional standards as well as

quality, timely, completion of complex tasks. Highly adaptable to

fluctuating requirements and situations. Strong analytical skills.

. Effective Communicator. Polished and professional speaking and writing

skills to accurately convey results of tests to clinical and

administrative staff.

. Facilitation Skills. Adept at problem mediation and resolution while

successfully upholding policies and procedures of the laboratory.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE

. Coulter Particle Counter pH Meter

Pipettes

. Spectrophotometer Centrifuges

Thermometers

. Fume / Laminar Flow Hood Microscope Tachometer

. Orbital shaker & Rocker Hemacytometer Cell Plater

EDUCATION

. Bachelors of Science in Biology

JAN 2009 - MAY 2013

Newberry College

Newberry, SC.

. Completion of Clinical Laboratory Procedures SEPT

1993 - MAY 1994

Laney College

Oakland, CA.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Cell Culture Technician

MAR 2001 - APR 2006

Monogram Biosciences

South San Francisco, CA.

A biotechnology company committed to discovering, developing and

marketing innovative

Products for the treatment of serious viral, immunologic and oncological

diseases.

. Master banking and Maintenance of several cell lines

. Solution preparation for support of Clinical Production and Research

and Development

. Preparation of critical reagents

. Sample collection for mycoplasma screening of bacterial growth in cell

lines

. Operation, calibration, and troubleshooting sophisticated

instrumentation

. Maintenance of records to comply with regulatory guidelines, standards

and requirements

. Assist with SOP revisions

Laboratory Technician

OCT 1999 - JUN 2000

Clorox Corporation

Pleasanton, CA.

Manufacturer and marketer of household products and consumer packaged goods

. Develop pipeline flavors for Hidden Valley Ranch

Laboratory Technician

NOV 1996 - OCT 1999

Chiron Corporation

Emeryville, CA.

A biotechnology company involved in the discovery, development and

marketing of biopharmaceuticals, vaccine products and blood testing

equipment

. Prepared and coated test strips and formulated buffers and reagents

for HIV and HCV

. Experience in running blots assays to ensure quality of kits

. Performed testing in various research projects within Quality Control

(i.e., FDA Validation of Panels)

. Utilize safeguards such as checks and cross checks to comply with

laboratory and safety regulations

. Maintain various laboratory logs in accordance to FDA guidelines

. Ordered and maintained laboratory supplies

Toxicologist Assistant

SEPT 1994 - NOV 1996

Institute of Forensic Science

Oakland, CA.

Institute utilizing forensic science as investigative and intelligence tool

to assist law

Enforcement agencies.

. Conducted radio-immunoassays on specimens such as blood, urine,

various fluids and organs

. Prepared and ran alcohol, gastric and liver extractions

. Homogenized organs such as liver, kidneys, brain tissue and deep

muscle tissue

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Enumerator

APR 2010 - JUL 2010

United States Census Bureau

Columbia, SC.

. Conducted interview with residents or neighbors for physical accounts

. Daily meetings with team leader

. Assist other team leaders and enumerators to complete assignment

deadlines

Purification Technician

JUN 2007 - OCT 2007

Bayer Healthcare

Berkeley, CA.

. Equipment preparation for processing of Kogenate

. Water sample collection from various sites to screen for contamination

. Product sample delivery to Quality Control for further testing

. Daily laboratory maintenance and surveillance of logs and expiration

dates on transfer lines and buffers

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

. Experience with Microsoft Office

. Experience with Macintosh and PC platform

VOLUNTEER WORK

. Science Olympiad

FEB 2009- FEB 2013

Newberry, SC.

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