Quality Control Maintenance
Resume:
Christine Novoa
Email: *********@********.***
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City: Pasadena
State: CA
Zip: 91101
Country: USA
Phone: 562-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $38,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Christine E Novoa
Pasadena, CA 91101
Email: *********@********.*** Phone: 562-***-****
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of California Merced, Merced CA
August 2010
Associate of Arts in Natural Science
Cerritos College, Norwalk CA
December 2006
RESEARCH
INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE:
Development Scientist Oct. 2010-Present
Clinical Chemistry Development
Beckman Coulter, Brea CA
> Work within the Ion Selective Electron (ISE) and PHOSm Reagent improvement team for the purpose of researching and developing new/current products with the use of testing, verification, validation, and/or regulatory certification
> Prepare and manage multiple projects, including document/protocol preparation, testing, report generation, statistical data analysis, report writing, failure investigations and presentation of results
> Conduct monitoring activities of medical devices to prepare for in house qualification for the purpose of developing and recommending test plans/procedures
> Conduct qualitative/quantitative chemical and physical analysis of samples using a variety of procedures with the use of UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems that are fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzers designed for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries. Analysis can be performed on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and whole blood (sample type is chemistry dependent)
> Operate analytical equipment as needed and execute protocols for validation of new equipment and products based on customer feedback.
> Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
> Retain well organized laboratory notebooks and laboratory procedures in compliance with: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) regulations
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Lab Quality Control Monitor: Responsible for collecting, graphing, & interpreting data in order to monitor the efficiency and accuracy of 11 instruments w/ 16 on board chemistries and use data to assign appropriate mean and standard deviation values to each chemistry to generate an appropriate range. In addition, to instructing operators on how to resolve performance issues and properly monitor instruments during quality control runs
* Responsible for training new employees
* ISE Improvement Project
o Verification of Once Weekly Flow Cell Maintenance for Low Volume Instruments
* Verify that the electrolyte performance for instruments running once weekly flow cell maintenance is equivalent to the electrolyte performance for instruments running twice weekly flow cell maintenance within a 24 hour calibration stability
o Sample carryover
* Developed an electrode conditioning procedure for newly installed K, Cl, and Calc electrodes on DxC instruments
* PHOSm Reagent Improvement Project
o Recovery of Controls and Patient Samples of PHOSm Reagent
* Improved reagent performance without software changes for both DxC and Lx operating systems
o PHOSm Anticoagulant Protocol
* Evaluated the effect of anticoagulants in primary blood collection tubes on the recovery of PHOSm
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
EXPERIENCE:
Transfer Student Ambassador 2007-2008
University of California Merced, Merced CA
> Represented UCM during Transfer fairs and spoke to potential students regarding the transfer process and aided them in the application process
Mastro`s Steakhouse, Costa Mesa CA
Lead Hostess 2006-2007
> Greeted clients, trained other hosts, handled multi-line phone system, and scheduled seating`s for the night
RELEVANT
COURSEWORK:
* Organic Chemistry w/lab
* Human Genetics w/lab
* Cell/Molecular Biology w/lab
* Evolution w/lab
* Anatomy w/lab
OTHER SKILLS:
* Advanced user of:
o Microsoft Word 2003 &2010
o Microsoft Excel 2003 & 2010
o Microsoft Outlook 2010
* Typing speed 50-60 WPM
* Excellent verbal and communication skills
* Detail oriented, self-motivated and organized
* Hands on Experience in ELISA
CERTIFICATES
EKG Monitor Technician Certified 2010
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