Training Quality Control

Summary of Qualifications

Nine years of teaching and laboratory research experience, with expertise

including start-up laboratory management, molecular biology research

techniques, training, and supervision.

Professional Experience

Bioassay Quality Control Associate II

June 2011- Present

Dendreon Corporation

Union City, GA

. Perform routine analysis of in-process and final products using assays

such as: CBC, cell viability, endotoxin, ELISA, flow cytometry, and

Gram stain.

. Assist in management of test samples, reagents, and materials used in

the laboratory per approved procedures.

. Responsible for sample receipt and data entry into LIMS.

. Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance.

. Revise and update standard operating procedures.

. Perform testing in support of method validation studies.

. Assist with training of QC personnel.

Lead Biological Scientist, BioWatch Program August 2008- February 2011

A-TEK, Inc./Georgia Public Health Laboratory

Decatur, GA

. Responsible for receiving, DNA extraction, and real time PCR analysis

of environmental surveillance samples, 365 days/yr.

. Supervised staff and scheduled daily coverage for BioWatch testing

procedures.

. Documentation of staff knowledge, skills, and abilities.

. Performed quarterly competency assessments and documentation of staff

deficiencies, as necessary.

. Responsible for resolving employee issues and maintaining good employee

relations.

. Developed and maintained laboratory Continuity of Operations Plan

(COOP).

. Ensured staff compliance with emergency evacuation, biosafety, and

biosecurity training requirements.

. Responsible for hiring, training, and confirming proficiency of daily

testing staff.

. Increased staff occupational awareness by providing access to Select

Agent training modules.

. Responsible for hiring and training of emergency testing personnel.

. Updated and maintained laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.

. Troubleshooting of technical laboratory issues, including

instrumentation fluctuations and tracking data trends.

. Established and maintained relationships with federal BioWatch program

partners and local laboratory officials.

. Responsible for inventory management and submitting weekly reports.

. Submitted daily results using a CDC-established LIMS network.

. Maintained QA/QC documentation records and chain of custody procedures.

. Provided back-up H1N1 Influenza testing services and support for

testing of other emergency specimens.

. Laboratory representative and contributor to the BioWatch Advisory

Committee for the state of Georgia.

. Attended national meetings relevant to all-hazards preparedness,

including bioterrorism and emergency management procedures.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist March 2007- August 2008

Georgia Public Health Laboratory Decatur, GA

. Bioterrorism and Emergency Response position with Select Agent

clearance.

. Performed real time PCR detection of bio-threat agents in accordance

with Laboratory Response Network (LRN) guidelines.

. Provided 24 hour preparedness coverage for emergency white powder

testing purposes.

. Performed daily clinical sample processing in BSL-2/BSL-3 suites using

aseptic technique.

. Provided routine testing of outbreak specimens from Georgia hospitals

and laboratories, such as Influenza and Norovirus.

. Responsible for weekly and monthly QC tasks including validation of

platforms, protocols, and reagents.

. Participated in the set-up and demonstration aspects of GPHL-sponsored

trainings with LRN Sentinel laboratory personnel.

. Performed and reported results of validation studies.

Laboratory Technician III September 2004- March 2007

Georgia State University Atlanta,

GA

. Managed all activities related to budgeting and purchasing toward the

success of a start-up laboratory.

. Research involved complex antibody/receptor interactions and their

subsequent affects on the immune response.

. Implementation of new research protocols

. Training and supervision of undergraduate students.

. Utilized a wide array of molecular biology research techniques

. Planning and execution of weekly experiments.

Research Technician II May 2002- September 2004

Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA

. Advanced scientist position in the Institute for Bioengineering and

Biosciences.

. Research focused on steroid hormone receptor influence on bone and

cartilage formation.

. Maintained current molecular biology protocols and trained students in

tissue culture techniques.

Education

Master of Science, Biology August

1999 - May 2001

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Biology August

1993- May 1997

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

Skills

Personal

. Highly organized and dedicated with a positive attitude.

. Competent team player with an excellent work ethic.

. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

. Ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure and consistently

meet deadlines.

. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

. Skilled at writing protocols and reviewing data reports.

Computer:

. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.

. Advanced proficiency in ABI instrumentation software.

Laboratory:

. Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology Certification

(MB/ASCP).

. Expertise on ABI 7000, ABI 7500, LightCycler, iCycler, ABI 3100, and

Luminex/Bioplex platforms.

. Facilitator - "BioWatch: Laboratories gone Green" roundtable

discussion (BW National Workshop - Milwaukee, WI 2010)

. Participant - Agents of Bioterrorism: LRN Rapid Methods Update Course

(CDC - Atlanta, GA 2008)

. Participant - Agents of Bioterrorism: LRN Conventional Methods Course

(MDH - St. Paul, MN 2007)

Community Activities:

. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc

. Tony Elementary School Tutoring Program

. Dekalb Clean and Beautiful

References

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