Sales Representative

SCOTTY MANZ • 610-***-**** • **********@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Extremely knowledgeable laboratory scientist with a highly energetic approach to increase product awareness coupled with an extensive background in column chromatography and the ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Shaker Flasks GE Employee of the Month

MS Office Proficiency Analytical Problem Solver

Goal-oriented Strong Communication Skills

Team leadership Exceptional Time Management

EDUCATION:

Vocational Certification in Biomedical Technology May 2010 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Master of Environmental Science May 2000 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry Dec. 1993 Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA

EXPERIENCE:

Construction Manager May2010-Present G A Manz and Son LLC Collegeville, PA

Manage budgets for each project including materials, supplies and labor

Specialize in cabinetry, hardwood floors, tile work, moldings, windows, doors, custom wallpaper, and painting

Contract Biochemist Three Month Contract Position June-Aug 2013 Life Sensors Malvern, PA

Responsible for the expression, purification, characterization, and analysis of the protein ubiquitin for Glaxo Smith Kline using samples containing cultured hybridomas

SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Bradford Assay, Western blotting, RT-PCR, 4L Automated Fermentation Unit

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Hewlett Packard LCMS, Waters HPLC, AKTA FPLC

Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Technology Aug2005-Dec2012 Central Montco Technical High School

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Work in direct cooperation with Montgomery County Community College teaching grades 11-12, students receive six college credits through MCCC

Equipment consists of AKTA, HPLC, spectrophotometers, micropipettes, PCR, electronic balances, solution preparation, protein purification, incubators, pH meters, fermenter, and two laminar flow hoods

Taught students about the use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies in protein biochemistry including the complex purification theories and techniques

State of the art laboratory was funded by a grant in Pennsylvania for a half of million dollars

Direct sales representative contact on a monthly basis for ordering laboratory supplies and equipment

Science Olympiad, HOSA and Skills USA Team Advisor with students achieving National level competitions in Biomedical Technology and Epidemiology for the past six years

Biotechnology Sales Representative July2004-July2005 GE Healthcare Piscataway, NJ

Responsible for sales, servicing and training on protein purification technologies including mAb’s, yeast cells, tissues and even whole organisms

Colorimetric Protein Assays

Techniques include: size exclusion, HIC, ion exchange, reverse phase and dialysis

Maintained communication and a working relationship with all existing and prospective clients in NE sales territory

Technical Service Specialist May2003-July2004 Tosoh Bioscience LLC King of Prussia, PA

Quality control testing of both inside and outside proprietary column resins optimizing binding capacity, higher flow rates, cleaner separations and increased resin stability

AKTA Explorer, peristaltic pumps, large scale up columns for production

Held frequent offsite and onsite seminars for customers for column packing procedures and protocols that maintained GMP, and SOP compliance in NE sales territory

Virology Technician Jan2001-March2003 Merck West Point, PA

Perform potency and identity testing for MMR and Varicella

Microscopically evaluate the cytopathogenic effect, plaque formation and agglutination of test fluids in tissue culture and serological tests

Coordinate operations in connection with testing, including preparation of paperwork, documentation of test components, ordering cells and scheduling of test examinations

Assist supervisor with orientation and training of new department technicians

Scientist May2000-Dec2001 ViroPharma Incorporated Exton, PA

Purification and characterization of over fifteen NS5B proteins using cultured hybridoma technology

Direct contact with our sales representatives for ordering chromatography media and supplies

Trained and supervised co-op students on an HCV protease assay to screen drug libraries

Performed primary enzyme assays; analyzed substrates and enzyme interactions on HPLC

Employed bioanalytical skills: aseptic technique, HPLC, FPLC, spectrophotometry and radioactive binding assays

Research Specialist April1994-May2000 University of Pennsylvania Medical School Phila., PA

Synthesized novel organic compounds; executed expression, purification and fluorescent labeling of engineered proteins and prepared experimental solutions

Performed experiments designed to study the mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction

Conducted animal dissection on rabbits to isolate single psoas muscle fibers

Trained graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists, and supervised undergraduate work-study students on laboratory procedures, instrumentation and safety

Collaborated with laboratory team to present and defend experiments

Participated in “Journal Club” including research, critiques and presentations of journal articles pertaining to cell motility

PUBLICATION:

Dantzig, A.J., R. Bartsotti, S. Manz, H. Sweeney, Y. Goldman. The ADP Release Step of the Smooth Muscle Cross-Bridge Cycle Is Not Directly Associated with Force Generation. Biophysical Journal, Vol.77, July 1999.

Presented findings at the Biophysical Society National Conference, New Orleans, LA 2/1997.

Contact this candidate