Data Entry Testing

Brian J. McCormick

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EDUCATION

West Chester University of Pennsylvania West

Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology - Microbiology Concentration

December 2012

Bachelor of Science in Biology - General Biology Concentration

GPA 3.21

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Morphotek, Inc. - QC Microbiologist I

Jul 2013 - Present

Perform daily routine microbiological testing, including aseptic sample

collection, testing and data entry via a LIMS system within the QC

Microbiology laboratory in support of in-process and bulk drug substance

production, incoming raw materials, and utility and environmental

monitoring testing to support Pilot Plant Operations. Duties include but

are not limited to; endotoxin testing, bioburden analysis, conductivity and

pH testing, viable and non-viable air sampling, facility-wide environmental

monitoring, microbial identification through the Vitek 2 Compact system,

management, analysis, and data entry of in-process samples, and validation

of incoming raw materials.

Samuel Adams Brewing Co. - QA/QC Laboratory Chemist Dec 2012 -

Jul 2013

Responsible for the sampling and testing of Samuel Adams Beer, Twisted Tea

products, and Angry Orchard hard cider products. Lab work included gas

chromatography, spectrophotometry and associated sample preparation at

various wavelengths, sulfur dioxide titrations, haze analysis, use and

maintenance of automated alcolyzer, pH, and conductivity meters. Laboratory

work focused on the testing of beer, tea, and cider products at all stages

of production to ensure conformity to company specifications and data entry

via a LIMS system.

RESEARCH LABORATORY EXPERIENCE:

Light Microscopy Laboratory Assistant to Dr. Richard Woodruff -

Proficient in micro-dissection, ELISA, Northern blot, Southern blot,

Western blot, gel electrophoresis, SDS PAGE, polymerase chain reaction, DNA

sequencing technology, microbial plate techniques, agar preparation,

protein separation, micro-titer plate based methodologies as well as

chemistry techniques such as distillation, spectrophotometry, and

filtration.

RELEVENT COURSEWORK:

. Microbiology . Genetics . Organic Chemistry I & II

. Microbial Physiology . Immunology . Ethics

. Industrial Microbiology . Virology . Recombinant DNA

Methodology

PERSONAL SKILLS:

. Enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic and demonstrated

teamwork abilities

. Excellent communication, analytical, and organization skills

. Computer skills, including proficiency with MS Powerpoint, MS Word, and

MS Excel

. Intermediate knowledge of Spanish language

. Adaptable to various laboratories

. Familiarity with the operation of LabWare and LabVantage LIMS systems

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