Research Specialist National Energy
Resume:
April Radelet
Oakmont, PA ***39
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Objective
Enthusiastic chemist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of chemistry and training in a laboratory environment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a chemistry environment. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the department.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
B.S. in Chemistry, ACS Certified Dec. 2006
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
B.A. in Anthropology Dec. 2001
Publications
Radiosynthesis, in Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of [18F]CBD-2115 as a First-in-Class Radiotracer for Imaging 4R-Tauopathies
Anton Lindberg, Ashley C. Knight, Daniel Sohn, Laszlo Rakos, Junchao Tong, April Radelet, N.Scott Mason, Jeffrey Stehouwer, Brian J. Lopresti, William E. Klunk, Johan Sandell, Alexander Sandberg, Per Hammarstrom, Samuel Svensson, Chester Mathis, and Neil Vasdev ACS Chemical Neuroscience 2021 12 (4), 596-602
Preclinical Evaluation of 18F-ML-10 to Determine Timing of Apoptotic Response to Chemotherapy in Solid Tumors
Emre Demirci, MD, Rafay Ahmed, MD, Meltem Ocak, PhD, Joseph Latoche, BS, April Radelet, BS, Nicole DeBlasio, BS, N. Scott Mason, PhD, Carolyn Anderson, PhD, James Mountz, MD, PhD. First Published January 10, 2017, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Research article found in PubMed.
Work Experience
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Pittsburgh, PA
09/16 – Present
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Facility, Research Specialist
Assist in drafting of validation documentation, associated standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other quality documentation.
Examine inoperative or malfunctioning production equipment to diagnose source of trouble.
Troubleshoot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
Coordinate and perform analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
Modify and adapt standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
Develop laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, batch records and work instructions.
Contribute to team discussions and new project initiatives to optimize progress.
All duties listed for radiochemistry positions below.
UPMC, Department of Radiology, Pittsburgh, PA 02/16- 09/16
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Facility, Senior Radiochemistry Technologist
Assisted in the development and institution of radiosynthetic methods for the production of new radiopharmaceuticals.
Troubleshot and documented instrumentation problems and repairs.
Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
UPMC, Department of Radiology, Pittsburgh, PA 06/08- 02/16
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Facility, Radiochemistry Technologist
Performed analysis of pharmaceutical finished products using HPLC, TLC, GC, UV and gamma-ray spectroscopy to test for purity.
Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
Operated Siemens Eclipse HP Cyclotron, GE Fast Lab Synthesizer and remote synthesis manipulators. Assisted with cyclotron, targetry and manipulator maintenance.
Radiolabeled routine radiopharmaceuticals. Performed quality control tests associated with the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
Perform radiolabeling, purification, formulation and quality control tests on routine and novel research compounds for experimental PET studies.
Support the filing of regulatory documents for the use of novel PET pharmaceuticals.
Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
Maintained Good Manufacturing Practices and adhered to USP 823.
Maintained electronic data archives for drug batch records.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies.
LabChem Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 06/07-06/08
Manufacturing Chemist
Manufactured batch chemical solutions, while properly reading production documentation and recording necessary data.
Performed QC measurements (typically wet chemistry methods) on manufactured and other finished chemical products.
Provided technical service to customers, including phone support, written documentation, and email.
Performed duties in compliance with an established ISO 9001 system and all appropriate regulatory requirements (e.g OSHA, GHS, DOT, EPA, etc.).
Generated and approved any necessary job-related documents, including production paperwork, QC documentation, and product labels.
Provided guidance to production and packaging technicians.
Engaged with management regarding quality policy, production efficiency, process improvement, and problem solving.
Performed all assignments in a safe and cautious manner.
University of Pittsburgh, Statistics Department, Pittsburgh, PA 10/05-06/07
Research Assistant to Chairman
Aided in the conduct of research in the application of statistical methods in psychiatry and neuroscience.
Assisted in grant proposal, manuscript preparation, data analysis and literature searches.
Designed and maintained website.
United States Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 09/06-12/06
National Energy Technology Laboratory, Intern/Researcher
Assisted in the development of mercury biosensor.
Produced culture mediums for bacterial growth.
Analyzed samples using spectrofluorometer and spectrophotometer.
Carried out electrophoresis on soil samples to detect presence of bacterial DNA.
Performed analytical and wet chemistry techniques to detect metal concentration of soil samples.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Frontpage, Mathcad, LaTEX, Delta Graph, Waters HPLC Software, Galaxie Gas Chromatography Data Acquisition Software, Raytest Winnie HPLC Software, PETra database software, Agilent Control Panel Software, Chemdraw.
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