Medical Device Assistant

K ELLY BAYLESS

***** ********** **. #** ~ San Diego, CA 92128

858-***-**** ~ abk1yu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCAT ION

Bachelor of Science in Biology, emphasis in Zoology (2002)

SAN D IEGO STATE U N IVERSI TY, San Diego, CA

• Coursework included Ornithology, Herpetology, Parisitology, and Marine Invertebrates.

• Performed field work that included tagging and t racking various small mammals and reptiles.

PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

VET-STE M, I NC. - Poway, CA (2005-2010)

Clinical Development Coordinator (2008-2010)

• Coordinated receipt, entry, and tabulation of data for clinical and non-clinical studies.

• Implemented an electronic survey system in order to obtain responses quicker and with a

h igher level of accuracy.

• Developed a quarantine protocol for lab samples.

• Assisted with Adverse Event monitoring and t rending.

• Wrote, revised, and reviewed procedural documents.

Research Scientist (2006-2008)

• Designed experimental protocols aimed at ensuring the safety and efficacy of the product.

• Validated new processes, materials, and equipment to increase lab capabilities and overall

quality of the product.

• Involved in technology t ransfer to the Production lab including document preparation and

t raining.

• Worked on developing an easier method for cell counting.

• Involved in experiments leading to the launch of a new program for t reating canine patients.

• Coordinated outsource testing by other labs.

Laboratory Supervisor (2005-2006)

• Supervised, instructed, and t rained lab technicians.

• Performed all lab duties including tissue processing and banking.

• Restructured documentation of the process into a working batch record.

• Implemented a new cleaning system for instruments.

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• Tracked inventory and researched new vendors.

CYTOR I T H E RAPEU T ICS, I NC. - San Diego, CA (2004-2005)

Research Assistant I I

• Conducted comparison studies between manual and automated tissue processing.

• Wrote protocols and reports for verification and validation of the processes.

• Performed blood and tissue analysis for device development using a hematology analyzer and a

f luorescence microscope.

• Performed biochemical assays to test for residual components.

• Worked on a team that succeeded in obtaining ISO certification for a medical device.

• Worked with and disposed of bio-hazardous materials.

SM I T H & N EP H EW WOUND MANAGE ME N T - La Jolla, CA (2002-2004)

M anufacturing Associate

• Manufactured tissue for cosmetic and wound healing applications in a GMP clean-

room environment.

• Involved in all stages of cell growth including seeding manifolds, media changes, and

harvesting of the final product for packaging and freeze-down.

• Reviewed batch records for errors.

• Profiled product freeze-down data.

VOLUNTEER WORK

The Rescue House - San Diego, CA (2009-present)

Project Wildlife – San Diego, CA (2001-2002)

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