Quality Control & Assurance Microbiologist
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AS H L E Y WAS H I N G TO N
Canton, GA 30114
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M ic rob io log is t
A top-performing quality control and emergency medical representative recognized with combining
m icrobiological and medical expertise to achieve accurate results . Strong problem solving and decision-
making abilities complement communication and employee t raining skills. H ighly accomplished
collaborative and critical thinking abilities.
AREAS EXPERT ISE
OF
Analytical Testing
Microbiology Quality Control & Assurance
Aseptic Processing
Environmental Monitoring Phlebotomy
Report Writing &
Standards & Regulations Data Collection
Leader & Team Player Communication P resentations
Organization
Troubleshooting Critical Analysis
cGMP & GLP
PROFESSIONA L E XPER I E NCE
DUNN EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC, Dunn, NC 2010 –
2013
Paramedic/Firefighter
Delivered Advanced Life Support - medical evaluation, t reatment, and stabilization - to critically ill and
i njured persons. Authored reports of precise patient care and t reatment. Fostered effective working
relationships with colleagues, assisting agencies, hospital personnel, and general public. Trained
emergency medical personnel. Advocated importance of safety to colleagues and general public.
WYETH/PFIZER, Sanford, NC
2005 – 2010
Quality Control Scientist I
Perfomed chemical, in vitro, or in vivo biological assays of clinical and commercial products in accordance
w ith United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory body
requirements, internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), and approved license requirements.
I nterpreted and evaluated data in terms of accuracy, precision, t rends and potential GMP & GLP impact.
Facilitated and conducted aseptic microbiological testing of Water System and commercial product
a t various stages of manufacturing
Performed Purity and Bioburden testing on cell banks, stability samples, In-process CRM, Prevnar
& CRM197 under Laminar Flow Hood
Completed Sterility, Endotoxin, CRM Titer, Biological Indicators, Cell Viability of bacterial cell
banks and Aliquots
Prepared median, buffers and reagents for daily use
Performed viable and non-viable particulate environmental monitoring in manufacturing areas
Assessed data and reported analyses via Quality Assurance Environmental Monitoring System and
L aboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Led continuous quality improvement efforts to reduce and eliminate errors and sustain an
acceptable investigation rate at all times through Good Aseptic Techniques and Good Lab Practices (GLP).
Selected for special project team to t roubleshoot and remedy rate of deviation and investigation
resulting in considerable cost savings
Performed On the Job Training to provide colleagues with precise instructions to perform aseptic
b iological assays and environmental monitoring
Maintained training on all SOPs and safety requirements, upholding t raining percentage above 93%
t hreshold set by management for duration of employment
ED UCAT IO N & TRA I N I NG
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Emergency Medical Services, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
Health Sciences, Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta, GA
Certification: NREMT-P, CPR, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, I TLS, Fire Fighter I & I I
A WARDS & D IST I NCT IO NS
Women in Leadership Award K imberly D. Harrill Ambassador of Service Award
Perfect Attendance (Pfizer) Summa Cum Laude
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