WILLA A. MCCORD
Cell 510-***-****
Snellville, GA. 30039
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Laboratory Biologist
Medical Center - Biotech / Pharmaceutical Company - Reference Laboratories
CAREER PROFILE
. Extensive Laboratory Knowledge. Wide-range background and experience
in biologics; screening as well as, cell and sample maintenance;
diverse laboratory test equipment; intimate understanding of
bioscientific / medical terminology.
. Detail Oriented, Multi-Tasker. Able to balance competing priorities
and tight deadlines. Known for professional standards as well as
quality, timely, completion of complex tasks. Highly adaptable to
fluctuating requirements and situations. Strong analytical skills.
. Effective Communicator. Polished and professional speaking and writing
skills to accurately convey results of tests to clinical and
administrative staff.
. Facilitation Skills. Adept at problem mediation and resolution while
successfully upholding policies and procedures of the laboratory.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE
. Coulter Particle Counter pH Meter
Pipettes
. Spectrophotometer Centrifuges
Thermometers
. Fume / Laminar Flow Hood Microscope Tachometer
. Orbital shaker & Rocker Hemacytometer Cell Plater
EDUCATION
. Bachelors of Science in Biology
JAN 2009 - MAY 2013
Newberry College
Newberry, SC.
. Completion of Clinical Laboratory Procedures SEPT
1993 - MAY 1994
Laney College
Oakland, CA.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Cell Culture Technician
MAR 2001 - APR 2006
Monogram Biosciences
South San Francisco, CA.
A biotechnology company committed to discovering, developing and
marketing innovative
Products for the treatment of serious viral, immunologic and oncological
diseases.
. Master banking and Maintenance of several cell lines
. Solution preparation for support of Clinical Production and Research
and Development
. Preparation of critical reagents
. Sample collection for mycoplasma screening of bacterial growth in cell
lines
. Operation, calibration, and troubleshooting sophisticated
instrumentation
. Maintenance of records to comply with regulatory guidelines, standards
and requirements
. Assist with SOP revisions
Laboratory Technician
OCT 1999 - JUN 2000
Clorox Corporation
Pleasanton, CA.
Manufacturer and marketer of household products and consumer packaged goods
. Develop pipeline flavors for Hidden Valley Ranch
Laboratory Technician
NOV 1996 - OCT 1999
Chiron Corporation
Emeryville, CA.
A biotechnology company involved in the discovery, development and
marketing of biopharmaceuticals, vaccine products and blood testing
equipment
. Prepared and coated test strips and formulated buffers and reagents
for HIV and HCV
. Experience in running blots assays to ensure quality of kits
. Performed testing in various research projects within Quality Control
(i.e., FDA Validation of Panels)
. Utilize safeguards such as checks and cross checks to comply with
laboratory and safety regulations
. Maintain various laboratory logs in accordance to FDA guidelines
. Ordered and maintained laboratory supplies
Toxicologist Assistant
SEPT 1994 - NOV 1996
Institute of Forensic Science
Oakland, CA.
Institute utilizing forensic science as investigative and intelligence tool
to assist law
Enforcement agencies.
. Conducted radio-immunoassays on specimens such as blood, urine,
various fluids and organs
. Prepared and ran alcohol, gastric and liver extractions
. Homogenized organs such as liver, kidneys, brain tissue and deep
muscle tissue
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Enumerator
APR 2010 - JUL 2010
United States Census Bureau
Columbia, SC.
. Conducted interview with residents or neighbors for physical accounts
. Daily meetings with team leader
. Assist other team leaders and enumerators to complete assignment
deadlines
Purification Technician
JUN 2007 - OCT 2007
Bayer Healthcare
Berkeley, CA.
. Equipment preparation for processing of Kogenate
. Water sample collection from various sites to screen for contamination
. Product sample delivery to Quality Control for further testing
. Daily laboratory maintenance and surveillance of logs and expiration
dates on transfer lines and buffers
COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
. Experience with Microsoft Office
. Experience with Macintosh and PC platform
VOLUNTEER WORK
. Science Olympiad
FEB 2009- FEB 2013
Newberry, SC.