Tyler Yeargain
**** *********** ** **. *****, MO 63129
*************@*****.*** 573-***-****
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry with Southeast Missouri State University Jan 2012. Laboratory Skills:
Processes: Equipment:
Chromatography: UHPLC-MS/Gas/Gravity: Agilent/SCIX UHPLC-MS
DNA Extraction: Magnetic Binding Bead,
Nanodrop, Centrifuge
Real Time PCR Thermocycler with
Fluorescent Imaging
DNA Gene Copy Counting: Real Time PCR Thermocycler: Point CCD Imaging
DNA/RNA Genotyping: Real Time PCR/CCD
Imaging, End Point Thermo Curves
Agilent ICP
Agilent Atomic Absorbtion
Charles Rivers LAL
Agilent Gas Chromatograph
Spectrophotometer: Dual Beam
Robotic DNA Plater
Electromagnetic DNA Purifier/Extractor
Spectra Microplate Reader
Electronic, Multi-channel, Pipettes
Common Lab Equipment
Gamma Radeoneuclidic Identification
Endotoxin Identification/Quantification
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Robotic Plating: OpenArray
Atomic Absorbtion
ELISA: Detection/Quantification/Development
Genotyping Analysis Software
Phenotypic Genetic Translation Software
Laboratory Management :
Inventory Management w/ Purchasing Software Editing/Coding
Supervisory/Training Experience Experimental Design
SOP Writing/Maintenance Quality Control Documentation
cGMP/CLIA/FDA/ISO/CAP Documentation Batch Record Documentation Senior Microbiologist February 2023 – Present
Bureau Veritas, Supervisor Susan Gregro
18085 Edison Avenue, St Louis, MO 63005
Responsibilities: Pathogen Identification: Quantitative Real Time PCR, Microscopy, Culturing. Clinical Laboratory Scientist: August 2020 – January 2023 Gamma Healthcare, Supervisor Leslie Shuet
2938 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125
Responsibilities: UHPLC-MS, Urinalysis, Blood Chemistry, Immunology Reason for Leaving: Company Closed
Quality Control Tech III: January 2020 – July 2020 Curium Pharmaceuticals, Supervisor Nial Pennington 2703 Wagner Pl, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Responsibilities: HPLC, Gas Chromatography, ICP, Radeoneuclidic Identification, Radeoneuclidic Concentration, LAL, cGMP Documentation, FDA Pharmaceutical Product Release Reason for Leaving: Left for Other Opportunities
Biochemist: August 2018 – December 2019
Leinco Technologies: Owner: Pat Leinart
410 Axminister Rd, Fenton, MO 63026
Responsibilities:
ELISA: Identification, Quantification, Research and Development. Quality Control: Antibodies, ELISA Kits.
Production: Mammalian Cell Culture, Mammalian Bioreactors, Extraction, Purification Reason for Leaving: Left to seek Other Opportunities Geneticist: January 2015 – August 2018
Geneticare Laboratories Inc: Owner: Justin Camillo 2901 Union Rd, Suite 250, St. Louis, MO 63125
Responsibilities:
Pgx-60 PCR: Validation, Testing, Development, Maintenance, Copy Calling, Genotyping, Phenotyping, Back End Systems, LIMS, Marketing, Graphic Design, Infrastructure Luminex NxTag: Validation, Testing, Development, Maintenance, Cephied GeneXpert: Testing, Maintenance
Reason for Leaving: Company Closed
Certifications: Attainment of Laboratory Developed Test recognition under CLIA guidelines for PGx, managed application for Category IV FDA marketing status for PGx, CLIA certification for the FDA cleared NxTAG and GeneXpert, and maintained CAP bi-yearly validation of GeneXpert, NxTag, and PGx. Documentation: Development, writing, and maintenance of standard operating procedure (SOP), development and execution of required verification experiments, internal verification experiments, supplemental validation experiments, batch documentation, environmental logs, and quality control regimen.
Laboratory Management: Development and maintenance of all laboratory equipment, calibrations, inventory, purchasing, environmental readings, standards, cleanliness, and safety. Supervision and training of other laboratory technicians in the processes listed above. Analysis: Coding for the a calculation algorithm for quantifying relative ELISA curves, calculation program for determining DNA concentration from melt curve CT data, multiple sample organization programs. Extensive knowledge of LIMS usage, integration, limitations, and compliance of work arounds. Other Duties: Additional responsibilities of LIS maintenance, equipment construction, alteration, customer relations, management of IT, company liaison, marketer, graphic designer, and various other duties.