Fareena Jahan Mutlib

** ********* ******, ************, ** 19460 610-***-****

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VERSATILE LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCHER

Innovative, professional life science researcher with strong work ethics and focused approach. Highly successful and technically proficient, dedicated, logical, and detail-oriented. Results-driven and process-driven optimizer. Flexible working style accommodates independent and cooperative teamwork. Industry-relevant project management skills. Possess professional management training and years of supervisory experience.

Relevant Skills

Extensive experience with mammalian and plant tissue culture, DNA extractions, cell-based assays, bioreactor & scale-up as well as media / reagent preparation.

Skilled in operation and maintaining laboratory equipment such as TIBCO Spotfire, BioMEK FX, TECAN and BRANDEL robotic systems.

Adept with VideometerLab3 Spectral Imaging, Optronic/Olympus SzX12 Imaging, LIMS and Prism Database.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology

UNIVERSITY of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada

Pioneer Hi-Bred Leadership Academy, Tero International, Inc.

Certified Six Sigma Lean Practitioner, DuPont

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, DuPont

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DUPONT PIONEER, 200 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Senior Research Associate/ Team Leader Dec 2009 – May 2016

Led team supporting gene testing and development of Trait Enabling Technology for Soybean Genome Modification. Provided consistent, high-quality transformation and tissue culture support. Led Six Sigma Green Belt team to develop and implement new tissue culture and transformation processes to reduce costs and increase productivity. Managed project time lines and satisfied customer demands. Authored and maintained standard operating procedure (SOP) documents. Investigated and documented corrective and preventative action (CAPA) issues. Collected and analyzed data and summarized results for project review meetings.

Created transgenic events, according to ISO 9001:2008 lab standards, via particle bombardment or Agrobacterium-mediated transformation.

Planned and managed multiple research projects investigating process improvements and novel transformation processes. “Cotyledon Bombardment” of immature soybean embryos - submitted for the Phase 1 Clearance process.

Optimized and validated protocols to increase productivity and decrease cost, realizing hard savings of 30% per project.

Implemented and optimized bioreactors to scale-up experiment productivity, yielding 50%-time savings per experiment.

Developed and piloted input quality controls, utilizing VideometerLab3 Spectral Imaging technology.

Spear-headed development of training modules for the ISO 9001:2008 protocols by setting up templates, developing and editing modules, working across functional teams, and recording voice-overs.

Acted as customer liaison to several project leaders, creating experiment tracking reports, meeting regularly to discuss progress and challenges, and fostering cross-functional interaction to build successful collaborative relationships.

Nominated for Ag Biotech Achievement Award in Productivity (2015), for exemplary work on “Soy Site-Specific Integration Transformation Optimization Team:”

Trained new employees on various functions including tissue culture technique, media preparation and safe waste handling and disposal.

Mentored several summer interns and colleagues to ensure a strong understanding of concepts and successful completion of experiments leading to process improvement for the Soybean Genome Modification group.

PFIZER GLOBAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Ann Arbor Laboratories, MI

Associate Scientist Oct 2003 – Mar 2006

Scientist and data analyst on in-house in vitro screening assays. High throughput screening and data analysis: Caco-2 transport and microsomal metabolism. Provided consistent, high-quality mammalian tissue culture support. Managed project time lines; satisfied customer demands. Trained employees on laboratory best practices.

Made recommendations regarding improvements in HT ADME processes.

Took proactive and creative measures to minimize effects of robotic failures to increase HT ADME productivity and created improved working conditions.

Optimized MDCK Transporter activities by investigating changes in media ingredients. Presented findings in AA-PDM symposium.

Acted as customer liaison to several groups, meeting regularly to discuss progress and challenges, and fostering cross-functional interaction to build successful collaborative relationships.

PFIZER GLOBAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Ann Arbor Laboratories, MI Jun 2002 – Oct 2003

Contract Employee

Provided consistent, high-quality mammalian tissue culture support.

• Responsible for HT ADMET BRANDEL Cell Culture Automation Facility.

• Developed and optimized the HT ADMET BD 96 well caco-2 plate seeding density by performing permeability experiments.

Involved in developing and validating numerous cell based assays, including support of the automation efforts of HT MDCK-MDR1 and Definitive MDCK-MDR1.

• Acted as customer liaison to several groups, meeting regularly to discuss progress and challenges, and fostering cross-functional interaction to build successful collaborative relationships.

DUPONT PIONEER, 200 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Research Associate Dec 1997 – Jan 2002

Developed and performed procedures for the genetic transformation of maize and soybean via particle bombardment technique. Work included selection of stable transgenic events followed by implementation of aseptic tissue culture practices necessary for regeneration of plants.

Trained new employees on various functions including tissue culture technique, media preparation and safe waste handling and disposal.

Organized and presented data summaries at weekly lab meeting and monthly group meetings, keeping project managers and co-workers informed of project progress.

Conducted research and implemented new technologies for transformation process scale-up and improved transgenic event quality.

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