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CASSANDRA JUN DEVAUX
STATEMENT AND SCOPE
Enthusiastic Biology graduate seeking to broaden my laboratory experiences. Focuses include but are not limited to invertebrate zoology, herpetology, microscopy, biotechnology, biospecimen management, and museum curation.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Strong analytical, clerical, and administrative skills including proficiency in utilizing programs such as Microsoft Office Suite; including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Adept in professional conduct, capable of tactful and respectful discourse both written and orally.
• Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, with an eagerness to adapt, learn, and grow.
• Critical thinker poised to manage aggressive timelines, multi-tasking projects, and coordinating, collaborating, and communicating cross-functionally with confidence.
• Familiar with Quality and Regulatory standards, practices, guidelines, and laws governed by CLIA, CAP, NYS CLEP, ISO, and GCP/ICH Guidelines for Clinical Research Studies.
• Competent in general laboratory safety and PPE practices, data security, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and PHI/HIPAA laws.
• Confident and experienced in supporting both internal, and external audits conducted by ISO, CAP, and biopharma partners.
EXPERIENCE
BIOREPOSITORY COORDINATOR
BIODESIX, INC.
BOULDER, COLORADO
June 2022 – Present
• Develops, implements, and maintains updates on all Biorepository Quality Management System policies, procedures, forms, or work instructions.
•Manages Biodesix, Inc’s inventory of Biological Materials and associated Data through checkpoints.
• Identifies, reports, and resolves any discrepancies identified.
• Communicates sample information with stakeholders both external and internal.
• Responsible for Biorepository compliance at all Biodesix locations.
• Accountable for the creation and updating of standardized biorepository tools, processes, and SOPs.
• Maintains project database or ensures accurate information.
• Perform other day-to-day activities based on SOPs and GxP as assigned and/or required.
SPECIMEN RECEIVING SPECIALIST
BIODESIX, INC.
BOULDER, COLORADO
February 2022 - Present
• Responsible for receiving, inspecting, accessioning of sample information and PHI into biospecimen tracking/ inventory system, storing, reporting, and destroying of Covid-19 samples from shippers including FedEx and local Courier services
• Compare sample information with enclosed or on-line documentation
• Accession samples, accepting Chain of custody.
• Responsible for accurate linkage between biospecimens and patient PHI
• Responsible for tracking, sorting, and packaging positive samples and requesting courier pick-up for Colorado’s Covid Surveillance program
• Responsible for disposal of packaging materials from deliveries and biospecimens in compliance with health and safety regulations.
ACHIEVEMENTS/ HIGHLIGHTS
• Increased personal bandwidth to seek more opportunities to support the company’s cross-functional departments such as laboratory operations, research, business development and most notably biorepository.
RESEARCH INTERN
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY MUSEUM, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
PORTLAND, OREGON
2019 -2020
• Photographed and cataloged various invertebrate species within the museum collection for use in our online database
• Provided concise summaries highlighting either phylogenetic or morphological traits of said species
• Demonstrated knowledge of invertebrate zoology and how to communicate or appeal the importance of species to public
• Researched ecological and biological significance of invertebrate species and assessed trophic roles
• Participated in the collection and preparation of species collections within the museum
• Maintained proper protocols for handling and storing of specimen collections for further research and analysis
EDUCATION
2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OREGON
Federal Pell Grant Receiver
Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) Receiver
2018
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PORTLAND, OREGON
Federal Pell Grant Receiver
Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) Receiver
Dean’s List 2016-2018
CONTINUING EDUCATION
10-11th MAY 2022
ISBER 2022 ANNUAL MEETING – VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Biobanking 101
17-20th MAY
2022 ISBER 2022 ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITS – VIRTUAL ATTENDEE
International Biobanking Conference (Atlanta, GA USA)
REFERENCES
Michael Sweeney – Director of Business Development Operations
Biodesix, Inc.
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Jake Selle – Laboratory Operations Team Lead
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Onaje Doyle – Friend of <15+ years
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