Research Scientist

Summary

Successful scientist with over ** years of laboratory experience in testing, production and research facilities. I have the expertise, desire to learn and leadership skills to contribute to a successful laboratory.

Employee training and supervisory experience for over 17 years

Responsible for customer training and technical support for over 10 years

Development and release of 15 food and animal safety products to consumer market

Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and interpreting data

Fast learner and detail oriented multi-tasker

Excellent problem solving skills

EXPERIENCE

Research Scientist 2009-Present

International Diagnostic Systems, a Neogen Company - St. Joseph, Michigan

Research and development laboratory focused on food and animal safety antibody and ELISA development for Neogen Corporation (parent company).

Characterization, development, and optimization of antibodies and enzymes for ELISA

Antibody purification and enzyme conjugation

ELISA component stability studies

Report and presentation writing

Matrix analysis and extraction method development

SOP documentation, maintenance, and implementation

Data analysis and interpretation (MS Office Suite)

Training and task supervision of R & D Technicians

Customer training and technical support

Quality Control Technician 2005-2009

International Diagnostic Systems - St. Joseph, Michigan

Manufacturer of diagnostic based ELISA products and assays.

Customer training and technical support

ELISA QC and kit optimization; standard dilutions and control preparation

Enzyme and antibody titration in product development

Characterization, development, and optimization of antibodies and enzymes for ELISA

Antibody purification and enzyme conjugation

Buffer preparation

Microbiologist/Chemist, Supervisor 1998-2005

Great Lakes Scientific - Stevensville, Michigan

Analytical laboratory for microbiological and chemical testing in food.

Microbiological testing and analysis of water, food-born pathogens and toxins

Maintenance of microbiological standards

Identification of unknowns in food-poisoning analysis

Chemical and nutritional testing of food samples; analysis with GC and HPLC

Responsible for all outgoing reports, nutritional labeling and documentation

Documentation, implementation, and maintenance of Microbiology SOPs

Training and task supervision of lab technicians

EDUCATION

B.S., Biology; Minor, Chemistry

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan 2004

A.S., Biology

Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor, Michigan 2002

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