WORK EXPERIENCE

Avista Pharma

(Formally Accuratus Lab Services, and Microtest)--Agawam, MA Apr 2014- Mar 2016

Cleanroom Services Technician/ Cleanroom Laboratory Assistant

•Performed cGMP contract testing for clients including both routine monitoring and IQ/QQ/PQ projects.

•Performed microbial and total particulate sampling within hospitals’ sterile compounding pharmacies, medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing businesses in accordance with ISO 14698, EU and USP<1116> and <797>.

•Consistently passed aseptic gowning qualifications for ISO 5 cleanroom every six months.

•Incubated and enumerated environmental monitoring and client TSA/SDA according to the associated SOPs.

•Enumeration and characterization of the microbial colony forming units (CFU) recovered from viable environmental monitoring of cleanroom facilities.

•Generated and revised standard operating procedures. Performed lab routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning.

•Prepared microorganisms for identification via MicroSeq. This includes performing Gram stains and isolations.

•Direct contact with clients in person and via email about excursions and potential testing.

Avista Pharma--Agawam, MA

(Formally Accuratus Lab Services, and Microtest) Jan 2014-Oct 2014

Research Assistant

•Provided maintenance and general care to the zebra fishes.

•Prepared zebra fish for breeding to use the embryos for toxicity testing.

•Performed polymeric toxicity assays on zebra fish embryos.

•Observed and recorded embryo activity over a period of 72 hours to determine any toxicity effects.

UMASS Dartmouth Chemistry Department-- North Dartmouth MA Jan 2011-May 2013

Lab Assistant

• Sterilized test area and prepared lab space for classes.

•Maintained lab inventory

Community Economic Development Center-- New Bedford, MA Sept 2012- Dec 2012

Receptionist

•Assisted clients with translating, interpreting letters, paperwork and communicating with the lawyer in Spanish.

•Responded to request via phone, made copies, distributed and filed paperwork.

PLUS/Kamp for Kids-- Westfield MA Jun 2010-Aug 2010/Jun 2012-Aug 2012

Camp Counselor/Nature Specialist

•Assisted kids/ adults with and without developmental disabilities in completing everyday activities, such as arts and craft, gym, swimming and nature.

•Organized and implemented daily nature activities for our campers to participate in.

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Graduated in May 2013

RELATED COURSES

•General Chemistry 1 & 2 with lab

•Microbiology

•Cell Biology/Advanced Cell Bio

•Organic Chemistry 1& 2 with lab

•Molecular Biology with Lab

•Microbial Genetics

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Lab Procedures:

•Gram Stain

•TLC

•Recrystallization

• NMR/IR

• Plasmid Transformation

•Percent Yield

•Gas & Column Chromatography

• Genome analysis

•Buffer Solutions

• Sublimation

• Combustion Reactions

•Melting Point

•Techniques of synthesis, separation, purification & analysis

Additional Skills:

•Fluent in Spanish and English

•Proficient use of Microsoft Office

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