Caché M. Whitaker
Baltimore, MD 21224
acxgcr@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a mid-level but challenging position that will allow me to expand my education and accumulate knowledge to prepare me for an interesting career.
EDUCATION:
Aug. 2010 to May 2015 Millersville University Millersville, PA
Obtained BS in Biology
Sept. 2006 to June 2010 West Catholic High School Philadelphia, PA
Curriculum Highlights:
- Microbiology - Cell and Development - Genetics and Molecular - Nutrition
- Zoology - Immunology - Organic Chemistry I & II - Biochemistry - Physics I &II
EMPLOYMENT:
Novavax, Gaithersburg, MD (March 2016 to Present)
Quality Analyst for Raw Materials
●Performing internal testing for raw materials within a specific timeframe (pH, Osmolality, Conductivity)
● Revising and editing SOPs; Followed instructional guidelines
●Followed FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations while in laboratory settings
●Evaluating and measuring occupational health hazards
●Collected quantitative data based on real time results
Lab Support, Swedesboro, NJ (September 2015 to February 2016)
Quality Assurance technician
●Quality testing of finished products and raw materials using SOPs and cGMPs
●Developed and improved QC methods;
●Created a safe working environment
●Performed workplace inspections regularly to identify any potential hazards.
●Responsible to maintain records and logs
Olive Garden, Lancaster, PA (July 2014 to August 2015)
Hostess
●Demonstrated a genuine hospitality and setting
●Engaged in friendly conversation with guests
●Managed restaurant waiting list during high volume
●Scheduled reservations for large parties
Ride the Ducks of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (March 2008 to July 2010)
Ambassador
●Sold tickets for boat tour
●Entertained guest and distributed company merchandise
●Assisted in boarding guests
SKILLS:
Microsoft Word PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Follow SOPS and protocols
Typing-40 wpm Filtrations First Aid/CPR Certification Operate laboratory equipment ELISA HPLC Western Blotting Perform dilutions Measure exact concentrations Analyze data Prepare samples Aliquotting Hazardous Material Spill Response Calibrate equipment Environmental Testing (Microbiology)
5S
References: Available upon request.
Course Credits Obtained:
Chemistry
●Chemistry 101 (Introduction to Chemistry) - 4 credits
●Chemistry 102 ( Part II Intro to Chemistry) - 4 credits
●Organic Chemistry I - 4 credits
●Organic Chemistry II- 4 credits
●Biochemistry I- 4 credits
Total Chemistry Credits: 20 credits
Physics
●Physics I w/ Algebra- 4 credits
●Physics II w/ Algebra- 4 credits
Total Physics Credits: 8 credits
Mathematics
●Algebra - 3 credits
●Statistics- 3 credits
●Pre-Calculus- 4 credits
●Calculus I- 4 credits
Total Math Credits: 14 credits