Dawid Miltko

Technical Support Scientist

Chicago IL, 60642 708-***-**** ad1ovn@r.postjobfree.com

Highly self-motivated and diligent scientist with over 10 years of experience working in the biotechnology field with experience in academic research, the medical device industry and food safety. Possess exceptional lab investigation and lab management skills to deliver results and solutions meeting today’s biotechnology standards. Focused ability to consistently accomplish objectives on time through organizational talents, meticulous attention to detain and persistent follow through. Frequently praised as a work horse and the soul of the team, ready for a new adventure. I believe my experience, skills and interests would be a perfect puzzle piece at Baxter.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Support Scientist II

Abbott Molecular Diagnostics/ Technical Product Support, Des Plaines, IL / Mar 2020 - Jul 2023

• Identified potential sources of errors during experimentation and implemented corrective measures accordingly by leading Nonconformances and CAPA (Corrective Action/Preventive Action)

• Participated in cross-functional technical team activities to share knowledge and expertise, including RISK-assessment meetings, a workshop for future planning of contamination issues or meeting with Software engineers about a CAPA involving assay software development

• Operated and maintained laboratory and field equipment as a certified Field Service Engineer for Abbott's next-gen nuclear sequencing instrument, the Alinity m PCR instrument, including customer site visits during emergencies.

• Utilized advanced molecular techniques for a variety of projects. Created DNA/RNA panel for Quality control testing, allowing release of assays, utilized Gel Electrophoresis in order to compare DNA of different positive DNA samples and many others.

• Tested Mammalian Cells (Human) during development of PCR assays Lab Manager

IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, Bridgeview, IL / Apr 2016 - Mar 2020

• Managed and independently run a satellite laboratory at Stampede Meat, a meat manufacturing plant providing 500 different meat items to customers throughout America. Tested Beef, Pork and Poultry products for many different types of micro-organisms using molecular techniques

• Prevented a potential E. Coli O157:57 outbreak in imported beef product. Laboratory Technician

Jagiellonian University/ Biochemistry, Krakow, Poland / Aug 2013 - Sep 2016

• Maintained a mammalian cell culture of HaCat cells used for a multiple range of experiments. Transfected cell culture using siRNA in order to analyze protein activity and DNA levels using Western Blots and RT-PCR

Laboratory Assistant

UIUC/ Dr. Katzenellenbogens, Champaign, IL / May 2012 - May 2013

• Restocked laboratory with commodities and reagents, cleaned and organized lab supplies and assisted post-docs

EDUCATION

University of Illinois

Urbana-Champaign, IL

Bachelor of Science

Molecular and Cellular

Biology

May 2013

SKILLS

Assay Development

Data Analytics

DNA/RNA Panel Prep

Decontamination

Mammalian Cell Culture

RNA Transfection

RT-PCR

Protein Analysis

Gel Electrophoresis

Aseptic Pipetting

CAPA

Written Lab Reports

Created Design Plans

Field Service Engineer

Polish (Born in Poland)

Certifications

Field Service Engineer -

Abbott Alinity m PCR

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