Project Management Black Belt

Karen L. Gilmore

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WORK EXPERIENCE 2/2008 – present

Research Scientist

Glucometrics/EnteraTech, Inc

Hilliard, Ohio

- fabricating single and multi-layer membranes for experimental biosensors

- characterizing and optimizing experimental membrane formulation and performance

- designing membrane components based on existing biosensor technology and novel

technical enhancements

- evaluating and validating experimental membrane performance

- developing validation methods for experimental membrane performance using

WindaQ data acquisition software

- repairing and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including YSI 2300 and YSI 23A

glucose analyzers.

Grant Procurement Specialist 2/2008 – 6/2009

EnteraTech, Inc

Hilliard, Ohio

- project management: coordinating team of grant writers assisting clients in preparing

grant applications for non-diluting government grants

- reviewing and evaluating technical section drafts for SBIR and Third Frontier grant

applications for clients

- coaching clients preparing for oral presentations in grant competitions

- accompanying clients to their oral presentations; providing support during their

presentations

Research Scientist 11/1992 - 1/1999

Geltex Pharmaceuticals, Inc (now owned by Genzyme)

W altham, Massachusetts

- synthesizing and chemically modifying polymers for pharmaceutical applications

- designing polymer drug candidates based on principles of molecular recognition

- evaluating drug candidate performance through in-vitro and in-vivo studies

- developing methods of synthesis and scale-up to maximize efficiency and minimize

cost

Environmental Specialist 5/1992 - 9/1992

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Enforcement and Water Quality

Columbus, Ohio

- implementing compliance program for assessment of pesticide contaminants in public

drinking water supplies

- providing technical assistance to water plant operators and enforcement personnel for

use in legal proceedings

Air/Water Quality Scientist 7/1990 - 5/1992

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Division of Environmental Sciences

Columbus, Ohio

- performing ultra-trace chemical analyses for volatile organic compounds using gas

chromatograph instrumentation; maintaining instrumentation

- manipulating raw data and preparing finished sample reports using analytical software

designed for gas chromatograph/PC use

Graduate Teaching Associate 9/1987 - 7/1990

The Ohio State University - Dept of Biochemisty

Columbus, Ohio

- research experience includes chemical modification of proteins, protein immobilization,

assays for protein concentration and enzyme activity (both soluble and immobilized),

spectroscopy and pH stat

- teaching experience includes nine quarters of laboratory and recitation biochemistry

classes at both undergraduate and graduate levels

Education

Master of Science 1992

Ohio State University - Department of Biochemistry

Thesis: Adsorption of Proteins on a Hydrophobic Polymer Bead

Bachelor of Science

Ohio State University - Department of Zoology 1986

Additional Info

Polymer Synthesis : American Chemical Society Short Course

Technical Writing Workshop : American Chemical Society Short Course

Experienced in working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

Experienced in working as part of a research and development team, also

communicating with analytical and pre-clinical departments for the purpose of testing

drug candidates

2nd Degree Black Belt 10/2005 - Present

American Taekwondo Association

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