Summary
Fifteen years of experience as a lead researcher/principle scientist with
eight years in management. Comprehensive knowledge of quality control
derived from experience and continuing education.
Pennfield Animal Health, Omaha, NE 2006 to Present
Quality Control Manager
. Enact quality control measures to ensure efficient and accurate result
reporting in the laboratory
. Organize and prepare lab testing for experimental procedures
. Provide daily technical guidance and mentoring to staff
. Complete investigative reports to include root cause analysis and CAPA
. Provide training to staff on laboratory methods
. Initiate method development for several new drugs
. Maintain SOPs relevant to Quality Control
. Oversee validation programs including manufacturing process
validations and method validations
. Write and review deviation and investigation reports
. Audit off-site manufacturing facilities and laboratories to ensure 211
and 226 products are manufactured and tested in accordance with cGMPs
. Oversee the stability program and provide all necessary documentation
for regulatory to submit in annual reports
Pennfield Animal Health, Omaha, NE 2004 to 2006
Quality Control Scientist
. Compile and document test findings and results
. Prepare all reagents used in laboratory experiments and methods
. Follow SOPs according to cGMP regulations
Schering-Plough Animal Health, Elkorn, NE 2002 to 2004
Lab Technician
. Performed cell culture using sterile techniques
. Observed cell lines daily
. Formulated blends for FeLV production
. Updated various SOPs and provided training
. Inoculated cell lines with viruses for use in production of vaccines
. Optimized various procedures and increased titers with experimenting
on inoculating and harvesting time
Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2001 to 2002
Senior Lab Technician
. Assited in skin cancer research through the use of DNA extraction, gel
electrophoresis, and western blotting.
. Performed cell culture using sterile techniques
. Followed detailed experimental protocols
. Successfully genotyped mice colony in timely manner to separate
appropriate mice to achieve specific results
Martec Pharmaceutical, Inc., Kansas City, MO 2000 to 2001
Analytical Chemist
. Performed titrations, assays, dissolutions and impurity testing on
products
. Operated HPLC, FTIR, UV, and GC
. Calibrated instruments monthly
. Organized and complied reports based on testing results
Education
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 1999
B.S., Veterinary Sciences
Nebraska Wesleyan University 2014
Master of Forensic Science