Quality Control Manager

B ENJAMIN J. MILDENBERG

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EDUCATION

New York University 2011 - Jan 2013

MS - Biology, CGPA 3.41

New England College 2001 - 2005

BS - Biology, CGPA 3.54, Cum Laude

Awarded academic achievement in Chemistry, Spring 2004, and Biology, Spring 2005

SKILLS

-Proficiency in both Mac and Windows OS as well as Microsoft Office programs; excel, powerpoint.

-Familiar with programming languages Biopython and R

-Skilled in various common lab equipment; microscopes, sonicators, hematology machines,

spectrometers, centrifuges, densitometers

-Can easily work independently or within a group

-Comfortable working within a variety of environments and taking on multiple roles

-Able to organize and analyze data, and evaluate critically

-Learn new things quickly and eager to do so

EXPERIENCE

IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, ME (Hired by Manpower Professionals)

Lab Tech, Bulk Operations May 2010 - July 2011

-Prepared bulk conjugates, diluents, washes and other solutions used in production of assays

-Filtered solutions when applicable and necessary according to standard operating procedures

-Assisted colleagues in the quality control lab with filtering and occasionally quality checking solutions/

products when needed

-Kept track of ingredients used in bulking solutions/other assay components, in addition to time spent

preparing and completing them within the company’s internal database

-Assisted in general lab maintenance, including monthly scale verification, and clean up

IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, ME (Hired by Manpower Professionals)

Associate, Rapid Assay Product Support August 2009 - January 2010

-Performed multiple tests employing diagnostic assays

-Carried out specialized tests; Coated latex particles with various antibodies to create specific test

conditions, and then hand-spotted matrices prior to assembling devices

-Responsible for some laboratory maintenance including monthly lab scale verification, as well as

stockroom organizing and order selection

-Managed test write-ups and case studies within internal database

Tender Touch Vet Hospital, Scarborough, ME

Vet Assist/ Kennel Manager June 2008 - August 2009

-Responsible for kennel maintenance, including feeding, cleaning, and medicating

-Assisted doctors with blood draws, exams, and vaccinations

-Monitored in the OR and tended to patients during pre- and post- operative care

-Supported front desk reception by taking appointments and answering phones

-Trained on Heska hematology CBC and dri-chem blood machines

-Performed urinalysis procedures, gram staining, and microscopic analysis

Holiday Inn, Saco, ME

Accounts Receivable and Payable/Audit Associate June 2005 - June 2008

-Accountable for reservations and front desk operations

-Responsibilities included accounts receivable and billing of on-site functions and compiling and paying

hotel bills for accounts payable

-Mastered proprietary hotel Encore/Holidex software

-Given broad autonomous managerial function during overnight shifts

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