Deborah Lynne Walwender

Monroeville, PA ***** acvwfz@r.postjobfree.com

240-***-**** linkedin.com/pub/deborah-walwender

LAB TECHNICIAN RESEARCH TECHNICIAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

A highly skilled and knowledgeable senior laboratory technician with a demonstrated talent for identifying, improving and stream-lining complex work processes performed in the lab. Experience with multiple lab tests and types of equipment, following and writing SOPs, protocols and test methods. Possess years of experience within environmental, pharmaceutical and vaccine research laboratories.

Accurate and precise Knowledgeable

Efficient Organized

Leader Well-spoken

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Laboratory skills – obtained while employed with Iomai, Novum between 1994 and 2002

Maintenance and daily use of various lab equipment (trouble-shooting and scheduled maintenance)-ELISA equipment, centrifuges, microcentrifuges, chemical and biological hoods, single and multi channel pipettors, walk-in sub zero freezers, animal quarantine and isolation rooms (and others)

Write and edit new and old protocols to increase efficiency and quality of studies and data.

Prepare and stock solutions necessary for experimental procedures.

Conduct routine and specialized lab experiments by following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve consistent results while complying with company and governmental regulations.

Perform various experimental procedures on rodents such as immunizations and minor surgeries to achieve optimal results.

Collect, record and report data accurately, complying with company and governmental regulations, while using GMP and GLP.

Experience working in BSL I and BSL II environments and with biohazard and radioactive material.

Supervisor

Demonstrate positive attitude and flexibility, providing an example for others to follow.

Instruct, motivate and evaluate progress of lab staff trainees.

Provide and receive candid and helpful feedback so that lab work can be conducted as efficiently as possible.

Share and receive knowledge and research developments with staff, enforcing teamwork and the importance of collaboration.

Identify and arrange for training needs of lab staff so as to maintain lab standards.

Possess knowledge of scientific principles and procedures so as to understand and interpret experimental outcomes and determine if modifications are warranted.

Maintain inventory and purchase supplies when necessary, adhering to strict experimental budgets.

Research

Search scientific literature in order to gather, compare and validate basic scientific principles.

Search for and compare prices of various vendors to locate the most cost-effective supplies and equipment.

Co-author of journal publications reporting Iomai’s findings:

Transcutaneous immunization: T cell responses and boosting of existing immunity. Vaccine. Vol 19, 2001.

Principles of transcutaneous immunizations using cholera as an adjuvant. Vaccine. Vol 17, 1999.

Organizational skills

Coordinate Iomai’s experimental schedule with the US Army at the WRAIR in order to conduct research in a timely and orderly manner.

Serve as liaison between Iomai and the US Army so as to create a cooperative work environment.

WORK HISTORY

Cust Service Rep The Sleep Ctr of Greater Pittsburgh Current

Monroeville, PA

Research Associate TPS, LLC 2011

Frederick, MD

Science Instructor WV & MD Public Schools 2003-2011

Martinsburg, WV & Upper Marlboro, MD

Sr Vaccine Res Tech Iomai at the WRAIR 1996-2002

Silver Spring & Gaithersburg, MD

Pharmaceutical Res Tech Novum Pharmaceuticals 1994-1996

Pittsburgh, PA

EDUCATION

Associate Degree CCAC-Boyce 05/1989

Monroeville, PA

BS in Biology University of Pittsburgh 05/1992 Johnstown, PA

Secondary Science Certification FCC and PGCC 2005

Largo & Frederick, MD

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