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STACY J. THOMAS

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Pace University, Dyson College of Arts & Science, Pleasantville, NY

Bachelor of Science in Biology Concentration: Molecular and Cellular Biology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technician III (Temp YOH): Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT. August 2015 -October 2015

Sample handling and processing of blood plasma used for toxicokinetic studies under Non Clinical Drug Safety (NDS) within the clinical pathology lab.

Conduct GLP studies with knowledge of R&D, QA and FDA regulatory requirements all according to BI SOPs as reference.

Attend protocol meeting(s), coordinate with animal resource staff and execute experimental setup according to model system and drug article under indirect supervision of study director/monitors.

Clinpath. Slide labeling, archiving and inventory of RBC differential and Bone marrow smears.

General Software MS Excel and Word as well as BI homegrown software (Blip).

Biochemist I (Temp CDI): Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 511 Benedict Rd, Tarrytown, NY Dec 2014- May2015

Objective: Optimize pre existing immunoassay under new parameters to achieve best assay performance for Hepatitis B. diagnosis and prognosis utilizing recombinant antigen technology, competitive antibody binding and ELISA.

Prepare reagents and buffers for serial dilutions, SOP revisions and to assist with scale up formulation scientists with the mass production of new lot formulations.

Determine measurand accuracy, specificity, sensitivity and precision levels of positive base pool, assay standards and assay calibrators using Siemens Centaur XP and Centaur CP .

Analyze results and extrapolate data to determine assay quality using Microsoft Excel and to be presented to team as well as supervisors.

Laboratory Technician, MAZE Fertility Laboratories, 2975 Westchester Ave, Purchase NY, Sept 2012 -Feb 2013

Specimen Analysis performed semen analysis on patient samples. Tests include, concentration, motility, cytopathology, round cells, antibodies (Igg& Iga), fructose and viability and urinalysis w/ infectious disease cultures

Phlebotomy Collect blood samples from patients and perform appropriate blood testing required by MD.

Cryopreservation, prepare, thaw and ship frozen specimen samples to reference labs.

Record Inventory & Order general laboratory supplies & quality control

Laboratory Research Assistant, Pace University, Dyson College of Arts & Science, Sep 2010- Aug 2011

Objective: Identify the genes that mediate the morphological differentiation in the developing nervous system using 3 -5 day old Danio Rerio (Zebrafish) embryos as a model for genetic testing.

Zebrafish aquarium maintenance, setup fish mating’s for embryo collection, monitor pH levels and culture desired transgenic lines

Microinjections targeting the frontal lobe of embryos containing Rac 1 plasmid tagged with GFP

Capture images of olfactory synapse connections using fluorescent microscopy

PCR & RT PCR, SDS PAGE, FISH knowledge of dnDNA & RNAi, Vector transformation & induction (E.coli) along with general laboratory practices.

Environmental Research Assistant, Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Science, July 2012- Aug 2012

Collect female gray tree frogs from their natural habitat (pond) during mating hours between 11pm 1am each night.

Test their behavior when exposed to various male calls recorded under different conditions

The principal goal was to test three hypotheses that address the functional significance of shifts in call and rate by males of the gray tree frog, (Hyla versicolor).

Substitute Teacher: Danbury Public Schools, 67 Beaverbrook Rd, Danbury, CT, February 2013 December 2014

Perform duties as requested by the Lead Teacher, other classroom staff or Center Administration.

Provide, supervise and ensure a safe and effective learning environment

Review work material in order to be knowledgeable and assist students with educational needs

REFERENCES

Jack Horne, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Associate Chair Pace University Department of Biology and Health Sciences Work Phone: 914-***-**** Cell phone: 646-***-**** Email: ******@****.***

Richard Bauer, R&D Manager Lab Manager, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY

Work Phone: 914-***-**** Email: *****.*******@*******.***

Joshua Schwartz, Ph.D. Associate Professor Pace University Department of Biology and Health Sciences Work Phone: 914-***-**** Email: **********@****.***

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