Gareth Sexton - B.Sc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Contact via adgx9z@r.postjobfree.com or 907-***-****
Young professional seeking work that can provide a more immediate impact to human lives. Looking for a role in administration, project management or laboratory setting, in Seattle or abroad.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC – Everett, WA 02/2020 – Present Research Associate Lead - Analytical Chemistry
• Manages department laboratory scheduling
• Tracks Key Performance Indicators and instrument utilization
• Understands and follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Performs with proficiency analysis of samples for method development, validation and toxicology in accordance with analytical methods, and/or protocols
• Under the Scientist directive develops and troubleshoots analytical methods
• Reviews Standard Operation Procedures, Forms and skills development plans for laboratory and equipment utilization.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting instruments
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing study binders and performing quality check of data
• Assists Scientist in study setup and driving documentation.
• Trains junior staff on all aspects of analysis, instrumentation, and data QC and management.
• Responsible for lab supplies and schedules instrument PM and non- routine services
• Responsible for receipt, handling and disposition of samples, standards, and Test Articles
• Participates in protocol review meetings, reviews protocols regarding Analytical Chemistry. Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC – Everett, WA 06/2019– 02/2020 Associate Scientist – Formulation
• Provide direct support to management, scientific, and technical staff in the Test Article department.
Charles River Laboratories – Reno, NV 06/2015- 06/2019 Research Assistant III - Analytical Chemistry and Formulations analyst
• Demonstrates proficiency in both laboratories.
• Operates well under high workload and stressful environment.
• Complied with GLP and FDA regulations.
• Developed experience with instrumentation and associated benchwork
• HPLC, UV/gemini microplate readers, Lambda, MSD
• Protocol, Analytical Procedure development, SOP and Raw Data Creation, development and review.
• Assists with management of the analytical laboratory.
• Trainer, leader, problem solver.
• Effective study lead, project manager, sets and meets deadlines.
• Positive communicator and teammate.
• Provides considerate and innovative solutions.
• Prioritizes time-management.
• Member of Employee Appreciation Team, 1.5 years. Page 1 of 2
Medication Therapy Management, Center for Aging – Reno, NV 07/2014– 05/2015 Student Worker
• Conducted 60+ Comprehensive Medication Reviews.
• Monitored and posted for the Facebook account.
• Assisted with patient and program outreach.
• Up kept patient databased (excel).
• HIPAA compliance and understanding.
Fred Meyer Pharmacy – Wasilla, AK – Eagle River, AK and Anchorage, AK 05/2012– 08/2013 Pharmacy Technician
• Navigated intense - multi-tasking environment, in a time effective manner.
• Frequent patient and insurance interaction.
• Traveled for work to 7 different locations.
• Team Selected to move both the Dimond (2012) & Northern Lights pharmacies (2013.) Northern Hearing Services Inc. – Anchorage, AK Summers 2009–2011 Administrative Assistant/File Clerk
• Reorganized 20 years’ worth of patient files.
• Developed professional skills.
• Such as doctor, patient and insurance interaction & communication.
• Adhered to HIPAA policies and procedures.
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