Taylor Portner
R&D, scientific publications, grant proposals
Bioinformatics, machine learning, data analysis
Pharmaceutical technical writing: deviations, gap assessments, SOP writing Quality control, batch records, logbooks
Aseptic technique, EM plate counts, microscopy
Bioburden, nitrates testing, endotoxin PTS
Nephelometry, UV/VIS spectrophotometry
ELISA, immunostaining
GC-MS, NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy
DNA & RNA extraction, restriction digestion, PCR
Gel electrophoresis (northern, southern, and western blotting) iPSC’s, cerebral organoid development
Software knowledge: SharePoint, Microsoft Office, LIMS, SAP, MES, MODA, SPSS, MobaXterm, PLINK, Rstudio. Utrecht University
M.Sc. Neuroscience and Cognition
Major: Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience
Coursework: Bioinformatics & Evolutionary Genomics, Cardiac Regenerative Medicine, Human Disease Genetics. October 2018
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
B.S. Biology; B.S. Psychology
Majors: Organismal Biology, Clinical-Counseling Psychology Coursework: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Histology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Human Physiology, Genetics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry. December 2011
Several Clients
Odd Jobs & Gigwork
Personal/Administrative assistant, construction, canvassing, touring, private-sector research, financial analysis, UX research, SEO, marketing.
April 2022 - Present
Pro-Lung
Principal Investigator
Preclinical research and prospective start-up company. Focused on the development of medications designed to target the gut microbiome and interacting organ systems.
November 2020 - August 2022
GlaxoSmithKline
Packaging Value Stream Technical Writer
Authored work instructions and related SOP documentation for site-specific packaging operations. Assignments surrounded the introduction of robotic automation to streamline product movement though packaging lines. November 2021 - December 2021
Siemens Healthineers
Biochemist, R&D
Analyzed data and validated equipment parameters. Confirmed analyte detection levels were met. Identified areas of concern and proposed solutions when appropriate. Collaborated with members of outside organization and worked with teams throughout the R&D department. Presented results to internal and external project partners. January 2021 - April 2021
ThermoFisher
Technical Writer and Investigator
Thoroughly investigated pharmaceutical regulatory deviations. Conducted interviews, trend analyses, and collected information otherwise on associated nonconformities. Worked with staff to uncover, understand, and mitigate the furtherance of the root cause(s) of those issues. Developed CAPA's and plans of action for mitigating future incidents. September 2020 - November 2020
Lehigh Valley Chronicle
Science Writer, R&D
Freelance writing assignments. Articles focused on cutting-edge research techniques and relevant issues in the biomedical December 2019 - September 2020
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Utrecht, Netherlands
Kutztown, PA
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San Francisco, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Marietta, PA
Newark, DE
Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA
Active member – Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Active member – NeuroFederatie (Dutch Neurofederation) Active Member – Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies (SIPS) Furnished upon request.
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Renmatix
Laboratory Technician, R&D
Processed and prepared plant species for supercritical hydrolysis. Conducted experiments using the resultant dissociated cell wall constituents. Prepared the products for further compound extraction. April 2020 - June 2020
Jansen Pharmaceuticals - Johnson & Johnson
Chemist
Worked in the QC chemistry, microbiology, and in-process (biochemistry) laboratories. Analyzed incoming biologics for their protein content via nephelometry and UV/VIS spectrophotometry. Tested raw materials for their osmolarity, pH, and conductivity. HPLC trained.
September 2019 - November 2019
AstraZeneca
QC Laboratory Analyst
Inspected incoming raw materials for defects affecting pharmacological product sterility and efficacy. Conducted bioburden and nitrates testing on water-for-injection (WFI) samples for microbial and inorganic contamination. February 2019 - June 2019
Dept of Translational Neuroscience, University Medical Center of Utrecht (UMCU)
Graduate Student Researcher
Designed an in-depth investigation of the endocannabinoid system during neurological development. The proposed experimental design included the use of immunostaining, in situ hybridization, qPCR, whole-cell electrophysiology, bioinformatics, cerebral organoid development; additionally: KO animal models and DTI-MRI. August 2018 - October 2018
Dept of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Research Intern - Genetic Epidemiology
Investigated the downstream biological consequences of differential DNA methylation associated with depressive symptomatology. Carried out exploratory cross-omic association analyses and reported the results to my daily supervisor, as well as the primary and secondary PI's for further direction. The experimental series incorporated the use of epigenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and gut microbiomics. Research group: Genetic Epidemiology (GenEpi).
February 2018 - July 2018
Dept of Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, UMCU Research Intern - Psychiatry/Machine learning
Predicted the development of comorbid metabolic syndrome in patients with psychotic disorders using linear support vector machine learning (linear-SVM). Conducted experiments and reported results to the daily supervisor and PI for further instruction.
Research groups: Genetic Risk and Outcome of Psychosis (GROUP) and Patterns in Psychiatry (PiP/NeuroMRI). December 2016 - November 2017
King of Prussia, PA
Malvern, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Utrecht, Netherlands
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Utrecht, Netherlands
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