Stacey A. Andrews

North Haven, CT

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Summary

Veterinary science professional with a well rounded background. Experience working in both companion animal and research settings. Proficient in many areas of patient care, including: medical, surgical, and laboratory procedures, hospital inventory management, and client education. Excellent written and oral communication skills

Technical Skills

Veterinary Skills: surgery and anesthesia, nursing care, specimen collection (venipuncture, retro orbital bleed, cytocentisis), IV, SC, IM, IP injections, CBC, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, radiology & IV catheter placement.

Laboratory Skills: flow cytometry, manual and automated ELISA, slide preparation and staining, monoclonal antibody generation, sterile cell culture, cell based assays, protein purification and characterization, affinity chromatography, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, PCR, cloning, plasmid mini and maxi preps, immunohistochemistry, isoelectric focusing, HPLC.

Professional Experience

3M Purification, Meriden, CT 2010 - 2015

Microbiologist, 2013 - present

Perform microbiological testing supporting the development of filtration products for the life sciences, industrial, and food service industries

Testing includes: microbial retention, bioburden evaluation & reduction, endotoxin (LAL), sterility evaluation, fiber/particle shedding analysis, cultivation & culture maintenance (bacteria, yeast, bacteriophage), bacterial identification

Received award 2014 for contributions to a new product lauch

Develop and modify test methods; i.e. developed in house immunofluorescence assay to determine the reduction of cryptosporidium spores by filtration devices.

Proficient at the use of traditional light microscope as well as Keyence high power digital microscope

Support reliability engineering group by performing failure analysis of returned products and writing insurance claim reports

Collaborate with engineers to determine appropriate testing for the project goals

Met and exceeded all goals set 2013 - 2015

Senior research and development technician, 2010 - 2013

Provide technical assistance to engineers by performing routine or complex laboratory tasks.

Develop and modify test methods for the evaluation of new products

Develop test plans for the qualification of new products.

Assist in production of products in the onsite manufacturing facility

Completed Toastmaster’s Speechcraft: Successful Communication Series; member of onsite Toastmaster’s club

Quest Diagnostics, Wallingford/ Shelton, CT October 2008 – December 2009

Medical Technologist – General Chemistry/ Flow Cytometry

Prepare clinical specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and characterization of disease (includes HIV, HSV, leukemia’s, lymphomas, and PNH). Verify, record, and, report test results. Ensure compliance with government and laboratory policies.

Communicated test results effectively to physicians and office staff with the ability to answer questions.

Ensured validity of all test results by performing all quality control, instrument maintenance, and proficiency testing according to laboratory policy.

Commended on an ability to consistently produce timely high quality results on all assays of patient specimens (including whole peripheral blood, serum, plasma, bone marrow, and lymph nodes) and meticulous attention to detail.

L2 Diagnostics LLC, New Haven, CT November 2007 – October 2008

Research Associate

Biotech Research Company affiliated with Yale University. Participated in the development of a novel vaccine against West Nile virus that is suitable for Phase I human trials and development of a novel biological treatment for glioblastoma. Managed daily operations of the lab including upkeep, safety compliance, and inventory of reagents and supplies. Collaborated with outside researchers on several projects for L2 and for Yale University.

Performed all aspects of laboratory experiments independently: literature research, plan, design, trouble shooting, executing protocols, and data analysis under the advice of a research scientist.

Produced a monoclonal antibody by hybridoma expansion for use throughout the company.

Consistently completed all experiments, analysis, and figures in a timely manner.

Presented data at lab meetings and contributed to the preparation of publications.

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT November 2005 – November 2007

Research Assistant, Immunobiology Department

Laboratory of Jordan Pober. Projects include leukocyte reaction to transplantation and vascular development in transplanted tissue. Executed in vivo and in vitro experiments, maintained the laboratory’s mouse colony, and managed laboratory inventory of supplies and reagents.

Assumed responsibility for all experiments including laboratory assays and mouse survival surgery.

Trained and mentored students and visiting professional staff on methods and compliance to University protocols.

Prepared figures for presentation and publication.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Cheshire, CT August 2004 - November 2005

Quality Control Analyst, Chemistry

Perform routine analytical testing of biological drug products according to cGMP regulations. The position included trending of QC data; reagent preparation, revision of SOP’s, monitoring of lab inventory, and training of new staff in lab methods.

Consistently commented on accurate and timely completion of testing and close attention to detail.

Participating in preparing the facility for inspection by investing companies and government agencies.

Yalesville Veterinary Hospital, Wallingford, CT August 2002 - June 2004

Veterinary Technician

Assisted veterinarians in all aspects of animal care including surgery, anesthesia, nursing, specimen collection, laboratory analysis, diagnostic imaging, administration of medication, and client education.

Supervised and trained new employees.

Assumed responsibility for inventory and purchasing of all hospital supplies.

Meriden/ Wallingford Veterinary Associates, Meriden & Wallingford, CT March 1999 – August 2002

Veterinary Technician

Performed laboratory, medical, surgical, and reception duties.

Charles River Laboratories, New Haven, CT July 1999 – March 2000

Animal Health Technician

Performed basic animal husbandry, ear tagging and tail clipping of mice, maintained a transgenic breeding colony, and assisted investigators with procedures in a neuroscience research facility at the Connecticut Mental Health Center.

Bristol Myers Squibb 1997 - 1998

Animal Health Technician

Summer intern performing basic husbandry for a variety of species including: mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, amphibians, chickens, and non-human primates.

Education

M.H.S Health Science, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT; GPA 3.8

B.S. Biology, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

Certifications

CT Animal Health Technician – 1999

AALAS, ALAT - 1999

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