Chemist

Angela M. Decker

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Littleton, CO 80123

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EDUCATION

B.S. Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

University of California, Davis

RELEVENT WORK HISTORY

September 2012 - June 2014

Pesticide Residue Chemist, Morse Laboratories/ABC Laboratories -

Sacramento, CA/Columbia, MO

. Specializes in water and sediment extractions,

. Performs complex procedures and experiments according to protocol,

standard operating procedures, and GLP regulations,

. Handles regulated materials according to company procedures and

policies,

. Confers with other staff regarding research and prepares technical

papers and methods,

. Adheres to the company production schedule and exhibits flexibility to

a changing schedule,

. Developed, implemented and manages the laboratory's retain discard

procedure,

. Developed and implemented a process improvement for project

management,

. Assists with project management, as needed, including project set-up

and set assignments.

January 2009 - September 2012

Senior BioProcess Technician, Centralized Manufacturing Services, Genentech

- Vacaville, CA

. Performed daily duties in support of Cell Culture Manufacturing,

Purification Operations Group, and QC labs while following cGMP

regulations,

. Daily duties include making filter assemblies, operating autoclaves

and washers, performing CIPs/SIPs, dispensing media and buffer kits,

and following 5S organization methodology,

. Assisted QA, shift leads, and supervisors in initiating discrepancies,

. As an authorized trainer, trained incoming personnel on CMS duties,

. Managed the Vacaville Hose Maintenance Program,

. Used validated systems including SAP, DCS, and POMS,

. Active and contributing member of the CMS Validation Program and

Vacaville Kanban Team,

. Partnered closely with other departments (EHS, Validation, POG, CCM)

on various projects.

March 2008 - December 2008 (Seasonal)

Wine Chemist/Quality Control, Sutter Home Winery - St. Helena, CA

. Performed various analyses on wine samples to determine levels of

ethanol, methanol, sulfur dioxide, and titratable acid,

. Followed strict safety rules while in the lab and other production

areas,

. Monitored sugar levels and temperature of fermenters daily,

. Prepared various solutions needed by the lab to conduct product

testing,

. Operated and resolved mechanical issues with laboratory test

equipment.

January 2007 - March 2008

Extraction Chemist, Alta Analytical Laboratory - El Dorado Hills, CA

. Extracted analytes from various biological matrices, including plasma,

blood, and serum, using organic chemicals,

. Maintained a lab notebook and followed GLP regulations, including

error coding,

. Prepared solutions and documented methods of preparation,

. Adhered to safety rules and regulations specific to a biohazardous

environment,

. Maintained an aseptic work area.

MILITARY BACKGROUND

November 1990 - May 1994

Soldier, United States Army

Photojournalist

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