Engineering Manager

Victoria Braida

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516-***-**** abn7ol@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Johns Hopkins University

August 2011 Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Concentration in Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

Relevant Coursework:

Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Process

Analysis, Transport Phenomena, Thermodynamics, Modeling and Statistical

Data Analysis, Kinetics, Chemical and Biological Separations, Modeling

Dynamics and Control, Application of Molecular Evolution to Biotechnology,

Statistical Analysis, Calculus

Laboratory Skills:

Microscopy, cell cultures, protein analysis, gel electrophoresis,

lyophilization, UV spectrophotometry, fluorometry, chromatography (HPLC,

TLC), bioreactor for cell growth, preparation of growth medium, cell streak

plating, membrane separation, ultrafiltration process using KrosFlo system,

bio-catalysis, ELISAs, western blot

Engineering Skills:

Design of experiment, mass balances, equipment design/specifications,

process design and improvement, product design, and preparation of

technical reports, reviewing of patents and patent applications

Other Skills:

Bilingual (English/Spanish), skilled typist, 60 words per minute

Experience operating both Mac and PC computer systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, and

Project

Literate in data integration software such as MATLAB, Octave

Experience

Enzo Life Sciences, International Farmingdale, NY

Technical Support Generalist September

Assist customers on basic technical inquiries for all 2012-present

product lines - small molecules, biochemical, ELISA

assays, Cellular analysis kits, DNA Labeling, antibodies,

proteins

Provide technical information on a variety of products,

including manual procedure clarification, validated

applications, host/source information, purity,

availability, substitutions

Organize and compile all information for complaints and

inquires and forward to specialist if high level

technical assessment needed

Update Salesforce database to include contact customer

information and case details, along with inquiry

resolutions

Expedite customer product complaints and analyze validity

before processing for refunds or replacements

Serve as link between customers and internal scientists

to allow for further troubleshooting and analysis

Provide customers with documentation per request, such as

COAs, Product data sheets, manuals, and MSDS sheets

Review customer facing documentation to ensure

consistency and streamline of information, updated and

providing recommendations for any changes Farmingdale, NY

Assist product managers in updating product information August 2011 -

for customers for technical accuracy August 2012

Review publications for up to date product citations as

well as assist in competitive analysis of our high

selling products for future improvements

Enzo Life Sciences, International

Small Molecules Production Associate II

Schedule production and packaging of compounds

Prioritize/Organizing of compounds to process and

delegate to others

Create batch records and update current database for each

lot created

Design and troubleshoot processing methods for each

compound, to optimize

current methods in place and ensure chemical identity,

purity and stability

Handle physical processing of chemicals, including

lyophilization, vacuum drying,

wet weighs, dry weighs, and any custom manipulations

requested

Interact with R&D to optimize production/packaging of

chemicals, as well as

record any possible precautions and instructions needed

for handling of in house

synthesized material.

Input finished goods, including costing of production and

input of inventory into

company database

Update product specifications and data sheets to reflect

correct chemical data, verifying website claims with Baltimore, MD

source information and assisting the product manager in October 2007-May

correcting any discrepancies 2011

Generate lot specific documentation for stock and custom

orders

Interact with Technical Services frequently to provide

lot specific documentation,

as well as answer any production related questions for

small molecule product

lines.

Assist with customer complaints regarding purity,

identity, stability, and form by

investigating batch records and source material to come

to a solution for both the

customer and the product

Use chemical databases such as Scifinder to confirm

specifications regarding

compounds including formula, structure, and any

particular precautions necessary

Contact chemical vendors to retrieve lot specific

information or further chemical

data when necessary

Determine if materials require additional QC testing in

house and assist in the

decision-making process after results are discussed

Whiting School of Engineering Development and Alumni

Relations

Student Assistant

Interacted with Engineering alumni both to answer any of

their questions regarding events or campus news and get

feedback from them regarding any of their experience with

events and the student body

Assisted with alumni events including invitations, event

planning during the school year

Created various spreadsheets, involving alumni spending

and event attendance

Assist events with alumni and current engineering

students

Updated alumni contact directory with event rosters,

contact information changes and any available data

Answered the general phone line for alumni RSVPs, general

inquiries

Assisted in any project from the Engineering Alumni

relations office, including the Dean of the Engineering

school and various gift officers

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