Assistant Technician

Kristin E. Hudson

Address

*D Scarborough Lane

Wappingers Fls, NY 12590

914-***-****

***********@***.***

Education

Western Connecticut State University Danbury,

Connecticut

Master of Arts in Biological and Environmental Sciences

Received: January 2007

Focus: Molecular Biology

Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton, New York

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Received: May 2002

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office/Internet Explorer /In-house laboratory data management

systems, Worktiviti LIMS, TDS.

Work Experience

Reckitt Benckiser- Surface Care and Germ Protection

Montvale, New Jersey October 2006-

Present

Assistant Scientist-Microbiology/Virology

. Perform bench testing functions for disinfectant and antiseptic

products in a GLP environment.

. Conduct test procedures (e.g. AOAC, CEN, ASTM) as a GLP study analyst

to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of experimental and finished

products and ingredients for registration under appropriate guidelines

(EPA).

. Perform/manage all preservative challenge testing for aqueous and

anhydrous formulations and raw materials.

. Make preservative recommendations for product formulations.

. Extensive biofilm research experience. Develop methods to assess

biofilm growth (in situ) for innovative claims and new product

development.

. Maintain laboratory records (e.g chain of custody, culture transfers,

reagent/chemical logs).

. Write, review, and perform Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in

compliance with internal processes and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

standards.

. Prepare lab reports on the progress and completion of testing for

product dossiers.

. Develop SYBR Green and TaqMan RT-PCR viral detection protocols for

analyzing a variety of environmental samples.

. Proficient on the Roche LightCycler RT-PCR instrumentation and

corresponding software (Version 4.0).

. Train technicians on current methods/techniques.

Avon Products Inc. Global R&D

Suffern, New York May 2004-

September 2006

Senior Technician-Microbiology

. Conducted microbial limits, in-use clinical studies, and preservative

challenge testing for developmental and finished products (in-house,

CTFA, USP) in a cGMP environment.

. Other responsibilities included media preparation, use of Vitek

diagnostic software and other laboratory equipment and instruments

(autoclaves, microscopes, and computers).

Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.

Patterson, New York June 2002-May 2004

Technician III-Pharmaceutical Analysis

. Conducted various analytical tests such as dissolution (Type III),

assay (potency), and

impurities, in a cGMP environment.

. Gained proficiency on the Vankel BIO-DIS Type III apparatus and HPLC

(1050/1100) with Chemstation/Chemstore software.

Binghamton University

January 2001- May 2002

Undergraduate Research Assistant

. Conducted independent research in biofilm growth and development of

the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

. Found evidence of physiologically distinct stages of biofilm

development. This was based on differential gene expression using two-

dimensional gel electrophoresis and reporter gene assays.

References: Available upon request

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