Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
Meredith Perpetua
*** **** ***** **. *******, NJ 08551
*.*.********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Scientist with over 4 years of experience in flow cytometry, and tissue
culture in a GLP laboratory setting. Multiplexing experience and cross-
training in ELISA and Clinical Pathology instrumentation. Organized,
motivated, team-oriented employee eager to learn and expand scientific and
personal skill sets.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Technical Manager, Experimental Biology: March 2010 - Present
Huntingdon Life Sciences - East Millstone, NJ
. Manages technical aspects of the department including new instrument
qualification, and training to improve efficiency within the group.
. Manages development, feasibility and validation of analytical
methods for use in pre-clinical and clinical studies. Consistently
meets tight timelines. Manages resources throughout validations and
all aspects of resulting studies.
. Key contact- communicates with sponsors, internal clients and
Quality Assurance group.
Study Manager, Experimental Biology: October 2008 - March 2010
Huntingdon Life Sciences - East Millstone, NJ
. Managed instrument qualifications, assay validation and pre-clinical
studies for department.
. Maintained data and study records-adapted as necessary to meet
client needs/requests.
. Wrote reports, SOPs and audit responses.
. Operated, maintained, calibrated and trouble-shot analytical
instruments according to SOPs and manufacturer's manuals. Performed
laboratory tasks conforming to GLP guidelines.
Associate Research Scientist II, Experimental Biology: April 2007 -
October 2008
Huntingdon Life Sciences - East Millstone, NJ
. Prepared and analyzed samples via flow cytometry.
. Grew cell lines for/performed tissue culture assays.
. Performed ELISAs in conjunction with Immunoassay department.
. Created SOPs and study specific documents to detail methods and
assays.
. Performed data entry & review; wrote reports with scientific input
from senior scientists.
. Cross-trained in Clinical Pathology on the ADVIA120 hematology
analyzer, Clinitek200 and sample processing procedures.
Associate Research Scientist I, Experimental Biology: October 2005 -
April 2007
Huntingdon Life Sciences - East Millstone, NJ
. Performed laboratory and office tasks for the Department of Flow
Cytometry.
. Prepared and analyzed clinical and pre-clinical samples via flow
cytometry using Beckman Coulter cytometers.
. Created forms/worksheets to detail methods and assays. Performed
data entry & review.
Veterinarian's Assistant May 2004 - January 2005
Princeton Animal Hospital/Carnegie Cat Clinic - Princeton, NJ
Worked seasonally as an assistant to four veterinarians in a fast-
paced animal hospital. Assisted with medical procedures, chart
documentation, and communications with other medical facilities.
Performed in-lab diagnostics: drew blood, set up slides, performed
microscopy and measured specific gravities.
Meredith Perpetua
101 Back Brook Rd. Ringoes, NJ 08551
********.*.*******@*******.***
EDUCATION:
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
August 2001 - May 2005
Degree: Bachelor of Science; Biology & Anthropology Double Major
. Graduated Suma Cum Laude (GPA 3.83)
. Member of: Golden Key, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars,
Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society & University Honors Program
. Big brother in Alpha Phi Omega co-ed community service fraternity
. Committee member for The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life
LABORATORY SKILLS:
. Expert in flow cytometry (EPICS XL-MCL & FC500 platforms)
. Tissue culture, sterile technique, and cell based assays
. Multi-Plexing platforms (MSD & Luminex)
. ELISAs
. LIMS experience - Fluent in ClinAxys and training in Watson
. Experience with Clinical Pathology equipment: ADVIA120 hematology
analyzer & Clinitek200 as well as sample processing techniques
. General lab skills - wet chemistry, precision pipetting, use of lab
equipment (centrifuges, incubators, microscopes, laminar flow
hoods, balances, etc.)
. Fluency with GLP conduct & Bio-safety
COMPUTER & OFFICE SKILLS:
. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Windows.
. Use of FlowJo
. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
. Strong inter-personal skills.
. SOP, controlled method, analytical plan, and scientific
report writing skills.
POSTERS/PUBLICATIONS:
M.S. Russell*, B.A. Litzenberger, M.G. Wing and G. Bannish. (2008)
Multiplexing with the Meso Scale Discovery Sector Imager 6000. Department
of Experimental Biology, Clinical and Translational Sciences, Huntingdon
Life Sciences, Princeton, NJ, USA. Huntingdon Life Sciences,
Cambridgeshire, UK.
C.S. Page, M.S. Russell*, C Mann, G. Bannish, D.F. Lanham, C.M. Kirton,
B.A. Litzenberger, and M.G. Wing.(2008) Harmonization of Flow Cytometry
Results at Huntingdon Life Sciences. Department of Experimental Biology,
Huntingdon Life Sciences, Princeton, NJ, USA. Huntingdon Life Sciences,
Cambridgeshire, UK.
G. Bannish, M.S. Russell*, C.S. Page, D.F. Lanham, C.M. Kirton, B.A.
Litzenberger, and M.G. Wing. Immunophenotyping of CD4 T lymphocytes from
whole blood of Cynomolgus Monkeys by flow cytometry is improved by usage
of Clone L200. Department of Experimental Biology, Huntingdon Life
Sciences, East Millstone, NJ. Abstract #2152, poster #250, SOT 47th
annual meeting, 2008.
C.S. Page, G. Bannish, M.S. Russell*, D.F. Lanham, C.M. Kirton, B.A.
Litzenberger, and M.G. Wing. Immunophenotyping of Rat Whole Blood Using
Automated Lysis and Fixation Leads to Improved Process Efficiency and
Precision. Department of Experimental Biology, Huntingdon Life Sciences,
East Millstone, NJ. Abstract #2154, poster #252, SOT 47th annual
meeting, 2008
*Maiden name
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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