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Pamela Wahra

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Profile

• Research associate with experience in in vivo and discovery pharmacology (oncology) testing, with small and large animal models.

• Experience in microbiology in a clinical setting.

• Dynamic and detail orientated, comfortable working in a fast pace environment, reports all data to meet and exceed turn around times and deadlines.

Education

Worcester State University, December, 2014

Worcester, MA, USA

Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology with a minor in Chemistry Work History

Research Associate 1 (Discovery Pharmacology/ Oncology, Temp) Agilux Labs, Worcester, MA December, 2015- March 2016

• Keeping cell cultures active according to study demands. Worked with cells lines such as B16F10, HL60, Renca, CT- 26, and other various cell lines.

• Statistical graphing and data analysis using Microsoft excel. Proficient at GraphPad Prism.

• Handling PK/PD and efficacy studies in mouse models inoculated with various cancer cell lines

(Xenograft and Syngenic mouse models)

• Formulated according to protocols.

• Worked with various strains of immunocompromised mice (C57Bl/6, BALB/c, BALB/c nudes, Athymic nudes, CD-1)

• Performed various methods of dosing and blood collections (IV, IP, SQ, PO, IC, tail knicks)

• Maintained accurate study data that matched closely to the protocol and what the client was looking for.

• Ordered and maintained inventory supplies for cell culture and occasionally for the animal facility Research Associate (Biocompatibility)

Toxikon Corporation, Bedford, MA Febuary, 2015- December, 2015

• Works in in vivo department, conducting different tests under appropriate guidelines (FDA, GLP, ISO, OECD, MHLW, and others) for biocompatibilty

• Generates, records and maintains study data accurately and within the GLP regulations; streamlined data templates to match more closely to protocols

• Prepares reagents and test solutions/ materials aseptically

• Performs various dose administration in animal models (IV, IP, IM, SQ, PO), including rats, mice, and rabbits.

• Handled, restrained and measured animal models.

• Made and recorded clinical observations for various animal models.

• Performs various blood collections in mice, rats, rabbits and canines

• Necropsy and tissue collection procedures on various animal models.

• Performs sterile surgeries on small animals (muscle and subcutaneous implants in rats and rabbits, have assisted in bone and brain implants in rabbits).

• Proficient in surgical preparation, anesthesia and monitoring of animals pre, peri, and postoperative.

• Dosing, inoculation, and husbandry with immunocompromised mice. Work History Continued

Lab Assistant

Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham, MA July 2014- January 2015

• Trained in microbiology department to aseptically streak for specimens on agar media plates and various different broths. Along with performing gram stains. Lab Assistant (Summer)

Microbac Labs, Worcester, MA July, 2014-August 2014

• In charge of all microbiology media preparations and media quality control, including aseptically pouring agar plates, for food microbiology testing. Lab Assistant

Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster, MA October, 2013- July, 2014

• In charge of all microbiology rapid testing (Influenza A+B, Strep A, RSV, Mono, legionella).

• Culturing of different specimens from different sources aseptically on agar plates and various different broths.

• Occasionally helped with bacterial work ups.

Lab Assistant

Assumption College-Worcester, MA September 2009 to December 2011

• Maintained all cell cultures for biology department as well as bacterial cultures

• Kept all labs clean and well stocked

• Formulated chemical solutions and media for various different labs

• Organized and kept track of chemical inventory.

• Helped maintain Drosophila melanogaster colonies for genetic projects.

• Sterilized equipment with use of autoclave.

• Take care of animals used by various different labs.

• Also was continuously taught different lab techniques depending on lab set ups

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