Nadia Calixte

Methuen MA *****

857-***-**** ac8f4m@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Lab Supervisor/Coordinator known for ability to coach and manage individuals and teams, and for

strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience and training in Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Quality Assurance. Proven ability to work effectively with vendors and internal customers.

Laboratory Skills:

Media Preparation

Laboratory Instrumentation, (Balance, pH Meter, Centrifuge, Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometer)

Liquid Measurements (Pipettes and Pipette Guns)

Solution Making by Molarities, Normality, and Percent Concentrations

Cell Culture and Sterile Technique

ELISA Immunoassay

Protein Quantitation

Protein Purification by Column Chromotography.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Skilled in use of OPM (Oracle Process management) and SAP (System Application Product)

Professional Laboratory Experience

BROAD INSTITUTE, Cambridge, MA 2009 – Present

Solutions Supervisor

Supervise team, scheduling to meet deadlines, respond to customer requests and handle special orders. Support lab workers with ongoing SAP training. Regularly meet with lab managers; address and attend to customers’ complaints and special requests. Keep track of autoclaves and washers breakdowns and preventative maintenance schedules. Run lab audits.

Track MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) for both in-house materials and vendor-bought, consistently making usage adjustments. Run cycle counts; reconcile/adjust materials due to discrepancies. Release requisitions and process orders and address any issues with the operator. Contact vendors; serve as a customer representative.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Cambridge, MA 2003 – 2009

Solutions Coordinator

In addition to laboratory duties, prepared and created special-order protocols and solutions, cycle counts, and managed minimarts, coordinated and maintained daily work flow for Solutions and Plate labelers. Acted as EEC coordinator; conducted safety checks. Trained new personnel, handled employee annual reviews, and approved employee timesheets.

WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE, Cambridge, MA 1999 – 2003

Lab Assistant

Prepared DNA and harvested cells. Inoculated bacterial cell cultures containing BAC (Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes) or PAC (p1 Artificial Chromosomes). Performed streaking, purification, and hydro shear. Prepared solutions, checking PH, conductivity, density, and viscosity. Receiving, making batches, solutions adjustments, calibration of instruments.

Additional Medical Experience

OPTIMUM HOME HEALTH; Newton, MA 1997 – 1998

Certified Home Health Aide

FERNALD STATE SCHOOL; Waltham, MA 1999 – 2001

Mental Health Worker

CARE NURSING; Waltham, MA 1998 – 1999

Certified Nursing Assistant

Related Education and Training

QUALITY TRAINING

5S Training (2014)

Six Sigma: Yellow Belt Training, DOT Training (2006)

Artel Pipetting proficiency (2008)

CAMBRIDGE BIOMEDICAL CAREERS PROGRAM (CBCP) (1998 – 1999)

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Just A Start Certificate (1999)

Courses:

Anatomy and Physiology 1,2; Sociology; Intermediate Algebra; and Psychology, Inorganic Chemistry; Biochemistry Organic Chemistry; Biology; Medical Terminology, Biology 1,2; General Chemistry; Nutrition; Human Growth and Development; cGMP, Quality Assurance.

AMERICAN RED CROSS ASSOCIATION, Boston, MA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

CPR Certification; First Aid; Medication Certification (Certificate May 1995)

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