Shaunette Ambush
**** ***** ****** **. *** *** Phone: 240-***-****
Frederick, MD 21701 Email: *****@***.***
Qualification Summary
Sample Processing: Aliquot, Receive and Process Covid-19 Bulk Drug Substances (Stability, Retain, Endotoxin Bioburden and Turbidity…)
Coordinate Inbound/Outbound shipments for Covid-19 Samples and other Drug Sample Products
Process Stability Samples for Clinical Trials (Phase I, II, & III Covid-19 Vaccine) and other Specimens (tissue, blood, plasma and serum and other bodily fluids)
Obtain Certificate of Analysis (COA’s) for Chemical Inventory
Operate King Fisher and Hamilton Machines for Molecular Biology
Read and understand a variety of Drug Sample Plans Protocols for Analytical and Microbiology testing methods
Maintain knowledge of Corporate and Program Policies and Procedures.
Familiarity and experience with cGxPs and Maryland COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations)
Writing, reviewing, and following SOPs, OSHA, FDA & ISO & Tobacco Compliances
Benchtop skills in a Maryland state laboratory and in a biopharma environment
IATA Certified (shipping Biological Specimens)
Certification to administer Narcan (Noloxone HCL)
Customer Service and Account Receivables experience
Licensed Income Tax Preparer
Accomplishments
Phase I, II, III- FDA Approved & Marketed Vaccines- Johnson & Johnson (Emergent BioSolutions); Astra Zeneca (Catalent Pharmaceutical)
Processed Covid-19 Bulk Drug Substances for Adenovirus Vaccine (Reference Standard and Critical Reagents) other tests for pH, appearance, osmolarity, clarity etc.
Represented Emergent BioSolutions for their Covid-19 Pandemic: 2 National News Segments and photographs for their Marketing Campaign
Processed Clinical Trial Samples according to their Specifications, Protocols and
GMP/GDP Documentations
Created a Company Wide Inventory Database for Emergent BioSolutions
Implementing new features in LIMS System (LIMS Change Request)
Biotechnology Student Support System Group at Frederick Community College, acknowledging variety of ways in Networking, Community Events, Social Media, Communicating with other Health and Scientific Colleagues.100% Tobacco Compliance (July and August 2018)
Developed a new Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan database for the Frederick County Health Department
Inspected food safety for Frederick County Public Schools, restaurants and stores pursuant to Maryland COMAR regulations
Performed environmental monitoring and laboratory testing for Frederick County Health Department
Increased Frederick County Health Department revenue by collecting on past-due facility revenue licenses
Education
B.S., Biotechnology UMGC at Shady Grove
A.A.S., Bioprocessing Technology Frederick Community College, 2013
A.A., Business Administration Frederick Community College, 2003
Skills and Qualifications
Benchtop skills (Process Biological Samples/Specimens, Aliquoting, streak plating, serological pipetting, micro-pipetting, and serial dilutions)
Familiarity and use of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC: Class 2 & 3) and PPE’s, Pipettes
Experience in following SOPs in a GLP and GMP environment, Documentation, Investigation and Research skills
Microscopy, streak platting and straining
Buffer and media preparation
Experience in laboratory machinery (autoclave, centrifuge, PCR machines etc.)
Professional Experience
Eurofins PSS
Sample Management Feb 2022-present
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, manage time effectively, and ability to follow written procedures and instruction
Material Receipt and Inventory activities
Aseptic aliquot of samples from a source bulk
Submission of samples to testing laboratories
Use of Good Documentation and Practices to generate and review documentation during storage and submission.
Population and maintenance, using data integrity principles, of databases that support inventory and sample submission activities
Receive samples, acquisition, and enter sample management system (LIMS)
Transport and track samples within and across labs
Ship samples using internal management system
Cian Diagnostics Nov 2021- Jan 2022
Molecular Laboratory Technician (Intern)
Process Covid-19 Samples for Schools, Institutions and Walk-in Patients
Operated King Fisher and Hamilton Machines
Processed and Retested Covid-19 abnormal results.
Stocked supplies and other duties as assigned
Astra Zeneca
Sample Management (Contract) May 2021-Jan 2022
Oncolytic Translational Medicine (R&D)
Receive samples, acquisition, and enter sample management system
Transport and track samples within and across labs
Ship samples using internal management system
RNA/DNA purification and characterization from multiple sources (frozen tissue, FFPE tissues, blood, plasma, BMA, sputum, etc.) utilizing various methodologies
Sample processing for next generation sequencing data generation
Develop and execute of qRT-PCR assays on multiple platforms preferred but not required
Maintain detailed laboratory notes on experiments, generate reports summarizing experimental results and communicate them to project teams.
Catalent Pharmaceuticals
Sample Coordinator Specialist (Contract) Jan 2021-April 2021
Receive and Process Biological Samples (Covid-19)
Sampling of raw materials according to established specifications
Sample coordination and receipt from other departments for internal and external testing
Scheduling of QC testing and activities
Sending out of test samples to Contract Testing Laboratories (CTL)
Follows up with CTLs on testing and turnaround times to ensure testing deadlines are met
Trending of all CTL test results
Works closely with Manufacturing, Analytical Development and Process Development for scheduling of samples submission to the QC lab. May also interact with Project Managers on sample coordination
Effectively communicates updates and results from CTLs
Flexibility in following unique campaign requirements that may include off-hour and weekend work
Other professional duties as assigned
Emergent BioSolutions Bayview
(Lead)
QC Laboratory Support Technician (Covid-19) (Contract) Mar 2020- Oct 2020
Process Biological Samples: Covid-19 Adenovirus Viruses (SARS Cov-2rs) Bulk Drug Substances and other Drug Substances Products
Sample Management, Assisting with Sample Receipt and Shipment, Sample aliquoting
Sample log-in by creating unique Quality Control Identification numbers
Perform Specimen disposal activities, electronic & document controlled archival
Preparing solutions for analytical and microbial testing
Contact vendors for Certificate of Analysis
Inventory control of Reagents and Supplies (per temperature controlled)
Creating LIMS ID#’s for Inventory: for variety of Analytical Testing Methods
HPLC, Assays, PCR, DNA/RNA markers, SDS Page etc.
Routine equipment maintenance (monthly and routine cleaning of BSC, incubators, water baths, eye & shower wash, etc)
Ordering departmental and office supplies
Log-in and monitor logbooks, tracking temperatures
Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
Operate Steris Glassware Machine
Carry out other duties as assigned professionally
Precision for Medicine Dec 2018- Jan 2020
Biorepository Technician I
Commercial- Frozen
Precision Bio Services
Monitoring of freezers:
Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
Receive biological samples:
Unpack specimens and record all pertinent information in Incoming Shipment Batch and incoming folder
Create a folder to house all associated paperwork
Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures
Distribute confirmation of shipment receipt form if required by project
Receive supplies into inventory:
Verify shipment contents against packing list
Quarantine Raw Materials for release by QA department
Inventory of Frozen Biological Samples:
Check information on sample vial against information provided by the study site
Scan samples into data management system, BSI
Correct paperwork where necessary and inform supervisor/manager of any discrepancies by generating a discrepancy report
Assist in the inventory of returned specimens
Aliquot frozen specimens utilizing aseptic technique
Retrieve Frozen Samples from Inventory and Ship:
Process Clinical Trial Samples (tissue, blood, plasma and serum and other bodily fluids)
Pull samples according to requisition, SOP, and instructions
Perform quality control verification of outgoing samples
Update Outgoing Batch Record
Contact receiving labs prior to shipment to confirm shipping address and ensure contact will be available to receive specimens
Ship samples (dangerous and non-dangerous goods) by Commercial or local courier
Complete all paperwork (link-up forms, aliquot forms, return forms or BSI data collection sheets and any other forms which may be necessary)
Miscellaneous:
Label vials and shipping boxes
Perform dry shipper QC
Keep current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
Carry out other duties as assigned professionally
Wawa Inc. July 2017- Aug 2018
Lead Customer Service Associate
Sheetz Store March 2015- July 2017
Shift Supervisor
Colbert-Ball Tax Services Jan 2016- present
Income Tax Preparer/Consultant (seasonal)
Internship: Frederick County Health Department Jan 2013 - May 2013
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee- Food Safety Inspector
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Pharmaceutical Technician – Capricorn Pharma July 2011-January 2012
Quality Control, Fill and Finish
Upstreaming/Down Streaming
Prepped Adult and Children Cold Medicines for Retail (shipping) - Zicam Cold Medicine.