Angel H. Williams

* ********* *******, **** ******, NJ

(p) 267-***-**** / (e) acvv69@r.postjobfree.com

Education/Certifications

University of Maryland, UC

M.S. / MBA, Biotechnology

oExpected Graduation – May 2017

Drexel University

B.S, Biological/Health Sciences - Specializing in Biomedical Science, Scholarship Recipient

oGraduated

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

Work Experience

GreenKey Resources December 2014 – September 2015

Recruiter – Pharmaceutical Division

Specialized in nationwide positions for SAS Programmers, Biostatisticians and Biometricians, Data Mangers, Project Mangers, Medical Writers, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Coding, Clinical Programming, Drug Safety Specialists, Clinical Oncologists, and Database Programmers.

Implement overall recruiting strategies

Source and attract candidates by using databases, social media, etc

Screen candidate resumes and job applications

Conduct interviews using various reliable personnel selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule

Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes

Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process

Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with hiring managers

Manage all communication with candidates

Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews

Utilize HR databases and applicant tracking systems

Administrative duties and record keeping

GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, PA March 2011 – May 2014

Associate Scientist – Biopharmaceutical R&D

Executed a wide range of experiments / production activities based on scientific protocols and procedures.

Performed both upstream and downstream processing.

Performed aseptic processing of mammalian cell cultures.

Limited use of large scale bioreactors within upstream processing.

Contributed to the development of processes for new research product candidates through lab work, authoring of procedures, and implementation of new equipment, quality investigations, and leading improvement initiatives.

Acted as Lead and primary trainer in the buffer and media prep group.

Partook in process development prior to implementing phase 1.

Utilized LIMS as a computation software program that analyzed laboratory data.

Performed chromatography (HPLC), centrifugation, filtration, purification, spectrometry.

Identified and troubleshot any problems in the execution of processes; interpreted results and communicated them to management.

Performed and assisted with engineering and validation activities for equipment and processes.

Performed data management tasks including recording results in laboratory notebook.

Lead investigations within the downstream processing group

Initiated CAPAs within deviation management

Performed Audits within the downstream processing group

Performed document management- control, creation, and approval

Performed Batch Record Review

Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA December 2007 – August 2009

Biotechnologist II

Performed manual and automated operations necessary for production of vaccines.

Performed cell based assays in multi-well plate formats.

Used analytical monitoring and laboratory/ manufacturing equipment.

Supported manufacturing and validation processes.

Performed cell culturing within upstream processing.

Lead in media and buffer preparation groups in the research and development area.

Involved with development work for new products / processes.

Trained new personnel

Conducted all environmental monitoring across classifications.

Partook in process development and process modification activities for new apparatus.

Acted as Spokesperson for safety initiatives and compliance.

Performed aseptic processing of mammalian cell cultures.

Maintained production records, physical inventory and reports.

Assisted in Building expansion through performance of validation activities.

Conducted deviation investigations

Performed review and editing of Standard Operating Procedures

Document filing and archiving

Centocor - Johnson & Johnson, Malvern, PA May 2007 – December 2007

Sample Management Technician (contracted through Kelly Scientific)

Ensured proper receipt, handling and storage of frozen laboratory samples using tracking software.

Provided scientists with samples for analysis and assisted in sample destruction.

Followed Good Laboratory Practice Standards and SOPs.

Assisted with the revision and formulation of SOPs.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ June 2006- January 2007

Vacancy Management Sales Representative (contracted through Inventiv Health)

Developed and managed business relationship within assigned territory.

Provided the most current information pertaining to Novartis products and their approved indications.

Technical Knowledge

Software: MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes, WestLaw, LexisNexis, MaxFreezer, WATSON, LIMS, DeltaV, COMET, Trackwise, Encore, Unicorn

Aseptic technique; microbiological testing/evaluating; quality assurance, media/buffer prep and approval, cell culture, liquid chromatography, filtration steps, environmental monitoring, cell harvesting, CIP/SIP, cellular clarification, bulk fill, packaging, document control, batch record review.

Standards: cGMP; GLP; GDP

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