Peter J. Terzella
Chittenango, NY 13037
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Objective:
To obtain a full-time position as an Associate Scientist.
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Biology: State University at Cortland Awarded, May 12, 2012.
Related Scholastic Courses: Human Disease, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and
Physics
Skills: Aseptic Technique, Column Chromatography, UF/DF, TOC Swab Sampling, TOC Analysis,
Spectrophotometry, Cell Fractionation, mtDNA Extraction/ Purification, Distillation, Microscopy, Gel
Electrophoresis, MS Office, SPSS, LIMS.
Equipment Experience: Advanced Instruments 3320 Osmometer, Solo VPE spectrophotometer, GE Äkta
Chromatography System, Vi-Cell Cell Counter, CEDEX, Sartorius Bioreactor, GE Sievers 900 online TOC analyzer,
Thermo Scientific Orion Multi-Star pH and Conductivity meter.
Employment:
Bioprocess Associate (Full-time, Rotating) August 2012-Present Bristol-Myers Squibb (Aerotek) East
Syracuse, NY.
• Follow detailed downstream purification SOP’s, and document the completion of procedures on
manufacturing batch records in accordance with current GMP guidelines and BMS safety practices.
• Clean and steam-sanitize process equipment.
• Prepare process buffers and reagents.
• Don appropriate PPE.
• Complete and submit SAP transactions.
• Communicate operations to area management.
• Maintain training and proficiency requirements as well as volunteer inter-departmental training.
• TOC Swab Qualified
• Sub-Committee Member of Biologics Operations Safety Committee (BOSC)
Phlebotomist (Per Diem) July 2008 –October 2012 Cortland Regional Medical Center Cortland, NY
• To order tests and collect specimens (Blood, Urine etc.) from inpatients and outpatients.
• Receive and deliver specimens to core laboratory.
• Act as a professional and courteous mediator between doctors, patients, and the laboratory.
• Assisted in microbial culture plating with use of aseptic technique.
Pathology Intern (Part-time) September 2011-May 2012
Doctor William Shang Cortland Regional Medical Center Cortland, NY
• To measure and section pathology specimens.
• Prepare and embed specimens for microscopic observation.
• Observe slides with pathologist for cellular and histological disturbances.