Abla G. Rideout
Biotech & Pharmaceutical Specialist
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http://linkedin.com/in/abla-rideout-a8a217220
Alexandria, VA
Summary
Reliable Biologist with 23+ years of laboratory experience in pharmacological research seeking to leverage skills in a senior role at a growing biotech or pharmaceutical company. Proficient in Provantis, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and ACIS. Excellent problem-solving, team leadership, efficiency, flexibility, and communication skills. Areas of Expertise
in vivo/in vitro Studies
SOPs, Regulatory Compliance
Continuous Infusion
Report Writing
Animal Model Research
Submandibular Blood Collection
Mice Perfusion
MBDDx, CMG Ordering Tool,
IBIS, BioELN
Data Analysis
Tissue Cage Surgery
ELISA Assays, FACS Analysis
Cell & Tissue Cultures
Cell Counts, Cell Growth Curves
Intro-tracheal Administration
Peritoneal Lavage, Cell Collection
Blood & Tissue Collection /
Processing
PK/PD Models
Compound Formulation
Telemetry
Graph Pad Prism Software
Efficacy Experiments
Microdialysis
Instech Automatic Dosing System
Quality Assurance
Bioconjugation Techniques
Professional Experience
AstraZeneca, Waltham, MA 2011 – 2021
Scientist (2013 – 2021)
Oversaw daily animal husbandry for multiple species, facility operations, and reporting of abnormal findings. Executed animal identification, biological sample collection, and medication administrations. Supervised lab practices of in vivo studies, colony management, and breeding programs. Completed courses in advances and developments in laboratory animal sciences. Managed animal orders in ACIS for investigators. Updated SOPs and training materials.
● Multidisciplinary role as Lead Technician, Designated Trainer, and Facilities Management Specialist.
● Enforced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Animal Welfare compliance.
● Won 3rd place in the 17th Annual QUAD Symposium, “The Next Generation of Heroes in Science.” Associate Scientist (2013)
Conducted in vivo pharmacology research in the development of therapeutic agents for cancer. Oversaw small animal infection models, including rat/mouse lung and thigh with bacteria. Executed PK/KD, telemetry studies, and efficacy experiments on Culex/Empis machine. Prepared documents for dose response, G&R, and data analysis. Performed tissue harvesting for homogenizing and numerating of bacteria. Trained staff in rodent restraint, oral gavage, intravenous injections, and blood collections.
● Coordinated in vivo studies for multiple projects in the Infection Bioscience Department. Sr. Research Associate (2011 – 2013)
Managed pharmacokinetic studies, data collection/review, sample collection, processing, and test article administration. Administered oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal doses. Oversaw data entry in Provantis. Coordinated lab setup for future use.
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Multiple Companies, MA 2007 – 2010
Sr. Research Associate (Temp Roles)
Executed efficacy, pharmacokinetic, drug metabolism, and in vivo studies. Performed tumor measurements, ELISA assays, FACS analysis of samples, tissue cultures, data processing of cytotoxicity, and report writing. Utilized Graph Pad Prism for data analysis. Prepared media, cell cultures, cell counts, and cell growth curves. Wrote monthly reports of studies and experiments.
● Experience in spleen, thymus, lymph node, liver, lung, heart, kidney, and bone marrow tissue collection.
● Awarded Recognition of Laboratory Animal Welfare at Charles River Laboratory.
● Administered Campath, rat anti-mouse CD52, mu-IgG2s anti-mouse CD52, mu-IgG1 anti-mouse CD52, and Rituxan therapeutics.
Additional Experience
Research Assistant II (Metabolism/Pharmacokinetic/Surgery/PCSP), Charles River Laboratories, MA Study Technician I (Toxicology), Primedica Corporation, MA Education
B.A. in Biology
North Adams State College, MA
Licenses & Certifications
Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), American Association for Laboratory Animal Science