Project Medical
Resume:
Steve C. Markowitz
High Bridge, NJ 08829
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Skilled scientist with 20 years of experience in preclinical toxicology.
Extensive experience designing and conducting animal studies in strict
accordance with GLPs, SOPs and scientific protocols for support of various
regulatory submissions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Schering-Plough Research Institute, Lafayette, NJ
Scientist 1 - Preclinical Toxicology (August 2005 - March 2009)
Senior Team Associate
Assist in the design, conduct, coordination and reporting of preclinical
animal studies.
Implement and schedule resources between Toxicology and Animal Care
technicians and coordinate all large animal study activities.
Act as senior coordinator on specialized preclinical acute project team.
Act as department Controlled Substances Coordinator
Currently preparing for LATG certification
Associate Scientist - Preclinical Toxicology (June 1995 - August 2004)
Perform and coordinate all aspects of preclinical animal study related
activities. This includes data collection and entry into Provantis
database, verification and tabulation of data, dosing, compound
preparation, protocol and form development, report preparation and
archiving.
Assistant Scientist II - (May 1989 - June 1995)
Perform technical duties including dosing, sample collection, body weight
collection, and clinical observations in support of preclinical studies for
drug assessment.
Schering-Plough Corporation, Union, NJ
Biologist - (November 1986 - May 1989)
Perform microbial and toxicological tests on raw materials, intermediates
and finished
products in compliance with GMPs and FDA regulations.
Prepared detailed and accurate reports and made recommendations to upper
level management concerning acceptance of compounds.
Schering-Plough Corporation, Kenilworth, NJ
Medical Information Consultant - Icon Center - (August 1985 - April 1986)
Conduct specific information searches at physician's requests.
Responsible for indexing medical publications for inclusion in the ICON
Database and
assigned specific information on Interferon subtype to publications.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
? Animal handling and restraint (primates, dogs, rodents and rabbits).
? Dosing (PO, SQ, IP, IV, IA, IM).
? Blood collection (jugular, tail vein, saphenous, abdominal aorta).
? Perform ECGs and blood pressure monitoring on primates and dogs.
? Clinical observations.
? Body weight and urine collection.
? Administer both inhalation and injectable anesthesia.
? Blood sample processing.
COMPUTER SKILLS
? Responsible for creating OH Graphics, and provided computer graphic
support for SPRI
? Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Provantis database.
? Prepare scientific posters and presentations for upper level management.
EDUCATION
Glassboro State College, Glassboro, NJ
Bachelors of Arts, May 1984
Major: Biology
AWARDS
2008 Achievement Awards:
For leadership and efforts on the Summit dog flooring project. For
dedication to Schering Plough and the Toxicology department through
proposals and implementation of the project.
2007 Achievement Awards:
For exhibiting dedication, teamwork, pride and commitment in addressing
challenges related to a multi dimensional, atypical preclinical dog study.
For coming up with creative ideas involving a time critical program
For demonstrating good organization, preparation and communication
throughout a study and producing quality results.
For creating study specific procedures and coordinating logistics with the
study team with very short notice.
Interests
Interests include fishing, beekeeping, bird watching, and photography.
References
Stephen Barat
Director Toxicology
Forest Research Institute
Harborside Financial Center
Plaza V, Suite 1900
Jersey City, NJ 07311
Kathleen Varga, M.S.
Section Leader
Pharmacy Services
Schering Plough Research Institute/Merck
Lafayete, NJ
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