Cassandra Wiley

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Columbia, MD 21045

202-***-****

ac93jg@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Candidate, Health & Wellness Coaching, Maryland University of Integrative Health

Academic Research and Scholarship

Becoming a Healing Presence

Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health

Principles and Practices

Master of Science (MS), Analytical Chemistry, American University, Washington, DC

Thesis: Binding of Drugs to Hair and Their Correlation to Amino Acid Concentration

Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Have Faith and Live Well, Columbia, MD 2013 to Present

Blogger / Freelance Writer

Founded “Have Faith and Live Well” at http://havefaithandlivewell.com with 782 followers.

Write posts pertaining to parenting, health and wellness, and relationships, informing and educating readers.

Passionate about health and changing people’s lives.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS, Gaithersburg, MD

2018 to present

Validation Scientist – Contract

Perform integrity and cleanliness testing of pillow bags of various sizes for clients

Conduct inventory of laboratories and stockroom.

Completed 293 laboratory tests in two months, which includes pressure hold, LAL Gel Clot Endotoxin, Sub-Visible Particulate and Bioburden within strict deadlines. The department earned $25,000 in revenue.

Perform cleanliness testing using aseptic technique.

Method development for protein binding and absorption.

Writing SOPs.

Contact vendors for third-party laboratory testing.

Manage and track laboratory waste disposal.

Mars Symbioscience, Germantown, MD 2015 to 2017

Analytical Lab Coordinator/Project Manager (2017)

Managed all R&D and Stability projects requested by internal clients, ensuring completion of all sample testing by deadline.

Led weekly group meetings, recorded minutes, and confirmed all actions were discussed during allotted time.

Analyzed raw materials and finished products using Near-IR.

Updated sample tracking database upon receipt of samples for internal and external testing.

Wrote and reviewed SOPs, updating processes and procedures.

Monitored progress of R&D and Stability projects, delegating work assignments as necessary.

Reviewed analytical reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy prior to releasing to client.

Communicated technical data to laboratory's senior leadership and clients, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction of test results for current Material Sciences and Food Applications studies.

R&D Technician – Contract (2015 to 2017)

Performed analytical testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products using FTIR, HPLC, and Near-IR and moisture tests. Provided laboratory support to QC and R&D laboratories for timely workflow. Updated sample-tracking databases. Presented findings and performed demonstrations to non-scientific audiences.

Generated analytical data and analysis within cGMP compliance, relevant to assigned analytical testing promptly for informational purposes.

Maintained general laboratory areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly and safe condition, including calibrating balances and maintenance of freezer logs and troubleshooting equipment as needed.

Wrote and revised SOPs.

Monitored progress of projects, delegating work assignments as necessary.

Reviewed analytical reports for completeness and accuracy before releasing to the client.

Communicated technical data to laboratory's senior leadership and clients.

UPM Pharmaceuticals, Baltimore, MD 2014

HPLC Analyst – Contract

Performed variety of bench work tasks to support method validation and routine testing. Reviewed analytical data and results for accuracy.

Ensured equipment was properly cleaned by performing HPLC analysis of cleaning swabs using cGMP.

Conducted dissolution, appearance testing, and HPLC analysis of capsules and tablets as part of routine testing.

Supported development and improvement of up-to-date analytical methods through method validation.

Calibrated balances as per SOP for precision and accuracy of weights.

BD Biosciences, Hunt Valley, MD 2011 to 2012

Scientist – Contract (2012)

Performed chromatography methods to address customer complaints and solve analytical issues. Presented findings at internal meetings for information and clarification.

Determined free amino acids in peptones and spent media solutions using UPLC per client request.

Conducted carbohydrate analysis using a microplate reader, determining quantitative amounts.

Developed method of analytical assays using size-exclusion chromatography for validation.

Provided analytical technology support for cell culture pertaining to success of experiments.

Analytical, technical support for OOS and commercial product complaint response and resolution.

Conducted method validation, supporting development and improvement of analytical methods.

Managed training of new staff, responding to increased workload.

Scientist – Contract (2011)

Performed chromatography methods for routine sample analysis.

Determined free amino acids in peptones and spent media solutions using UPLC for routine sample analysis.

Verified peptone molecular weight distributions by GFC-HPLC / SEC per experiment.

Performed Anthrone Assay as a means of calculating total carbohydrates in peptones.

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