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Katherine Neal

Somerset, NJ *****

*************@*****.***

Focused, innovative chemist with three years of experience in numerous scientific disciplines with a focus on analytical

characterization of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and other proteins in the pharmaceutical industry. Considered a

dedicated scientist with a diversified analytical skillset. Proven to deliver high quality results to customers.

STRENGTHS

Decision Making Project Planning and Execution Problem Solving

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Analytical/Biochemical

Performing N-linked 2AB glycan assay testing for more than one hundred samples

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Supporting HPSEC/UPSEC testing for formulation, bioanalytical, and extended characterization samples and

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method evaluation for compatibility study

Fully trained to perform and support sample testing for iAB N-glycan linked assays, CE-SDS, and RP-HPLC

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RELATED EXPERIENCE

Merck and Co, Inc., Kenilworth NJ. July 2012-Present

Research Scientist/PSS-DR-2 in Analytical Method Development group for Biologics and Vaccines Formulation

Subject matter expert in HPLC/UPLC method development

• Investigation for placebo peak interference (PS80 impurities) using both HPSEC and UPSEC assays. The

findings have potential impact throughout all programs

• Method development of UPSEC assay for compatibility studies

• HPSEC method evaluations for multiple protein programs with smooth transfer to analytical support groups

• Method evaluation of RPHPLC assay for unprocessed leader sequence impurity

• Support testing for protamine concentration and purity using RP-HPLC

An organizer and group leader for a UPSEC workshop held for domestic and international Merck employees

Trained fellow colleagues in HPSEC and UPSEC methods

Applied Forensics, East Meadow NY. June 2011-September 2011

Intern

Examine documents and handwriting using visual and microscopic techniques

Develop and perform research project to determine deviations in signatures when a first name is written compared

to a full name

UV and microscopic methods used to differentiate inks and uncover indented writing

Hofstra University Forensic Science Department, Hempstead NY

Research Student

• “Analysis and Comparison of Varies Duct Tape Adhesives” Senior Project September 2011-May 2012

-Tested adhesives and backing from different manufacturers and types of duct tape to find any variances in

material formulas

- FTIR (fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) and GC/MS procedures used

• “Determination of Caffeine in Drinks using Reverse Phase HPLC” Junior Project January 2011-May 2011

- Study to determine concentrations of caffeine in different cola and tea samples

- Reverse Phase HPLC utilized to determine the caffeine concentrations

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science (May 2012) Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Computer/Software Skills

Microsoft Office Agilent Chemstation Waters Empower Beckman-Coulter 32 Karat software MIDAS

PRESENTATION/POSTER

“Extended Characterization for Determining the Root-Cause of a MK-8723 Placebo Interference Peak by High

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Performance Size Exclusion Chromatography” (first author). Merck Technical Symposium. Long Branch, NJ

2014.

“Glycan Profiling Strategy for Monoclonal Antibody Characterization”. Well Characterized Biologics.

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Washington DC, 2012.

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