North Carolina Data Analysis

Joshua Tucker

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Durham, NC ***** Tel: 919-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position in the growing fields of Biotech and Pharmaceutical sciences, which would best utilize my expertise in a laboratory environment and data analysis. This position should have many opportunities to grow, for an aggressive dedicated, individual with leadership abilities to excel.

EDUCATION:

North Carolina Central University (NCCU)

B.S in Biology & Minor in Chemistry, December 1998

BioWorks Training, Certificate from North Carolina State University (NCSU), June 2011

Trainings: cGMP, cGLP, cGDP, Hazard waste disposal, Aseptic Techniques

Proficiencies:

Wet Chemistry (Particle sizer, titrimetry, Karl Fisher, suspensible, Moisture Meter, pH Meter, gravity, Total organic carbon, temperature, Viscosity Meter); HPLC, GCMS/LCMS, Cell Culture, PSF, BioWorks,

Aseptic Technique, Clean Room, cGMP, cGLP, cGDP training, Hazard waste disposal

Equipment: ACSM, bioreactors from 1 L to 10,000 L, flasks (various), centrifuges, electron microscope, micropipettes, cell counting machine

MS Office Suite Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer, PowerPoint), SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

09/2023 – 03/2025 PLS Associate Scientist I Pace Life Science

Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing standard analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing. Analyzes and reviews process, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management.

Reviewed and validated laboratory notebooks, analytical data, and raw results for compliance with GMP, SOPs, and study protocols.

Ensured data integrity by applying ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate).

Conducted peer reviews of analytical method validations, laboratory test protocols, and product development studies.

Coordinated with laboratory analysts, project managers, and QA teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure full documentation compliance.

07/2022 – 09/2023 Analyst I Catalent Pharmaceutical Solutions

Execute Laboratory work plan with input from supervisor or senior team member. Draft technical

Methods or Certificates of Analysis. Perform parallel review of laboratory documentation and become. Qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory

compliance.

06/2018 – 07/2022 Senior Chemist (Petnet Pharmaceuticals ) Siemens Healtherneers

Prepare to make radioactive FDG according to SOP. Conduct QC after chemistry in the Exploration Box. Perform Bacteria Endotoxins Test, Gas Chromatography, HPLC and TLC for Radioactivity. Take and read environmental monitoring during production of the Product.

2014- 06/2018 Laboratory Animal Technician (DLAM)

Extract Blood, and tissue samples from animals for tissue culturing and PCR testing.

06/2011 – 08/2013 Senior Bio-Process Technician Merck Inc.

According to SOP Perform step to Plant and Harvest Cells to Make a Vaccine

Starting with measuring the ingredients for formulation Media, PBS and Trypsin.

Formulate the mixtures (Trypsin, PBS, Medias) and store it at proper temperature.

Following SOPs, worked on PSF (Pooling, Sonication and Filtration). Worked on SOPs improvement.

Creating presentation about production preparing Excel report and Excel diagrams.

Troubleshoot any problems or deviations during shift.

Write up Productions reports at End of Shift

Perform all the Safety Walkthrough for the Cell Team

Using Aseptic Techniques in a Clean Room Environment Classified A, B, &C space.

04/2010 - 06/2011 American Red Cross Lead Technician

Supervised 7 Technicians, assign tasks to Tech

Troubleshoot any deviation or inquiries according to SOP and GMP

Forward the necessary paperwork per SOP

Complete Paperwork after shift

06/2009- 04/2010 American Red Cross Component Technician 1

Receive and Document the blood to three products according to SOP

Express and Centrifuge the blood

Log the Blood products in to CDIS and LIMS systems

Calibrate Centrifuge and weighs.

02/2008- 02/2009 Adecco via BASF Associate Chemist

Make formulations according to SOP

Perform Dispersion, Suspensible, Free Particle, and Moisture Test

Keep up with a Notebook for GLP

Prepare the Power point presentation for the Scientist.

08/2006- 12/2007 Kelly Scientific via BASF Global Insecticide Lab Technician

Make primary and secondary test dilutions according to SOP

Dip select plants in compound dilutions

Infest the plants with insects

Analyze the selected targets according to SOP

09/2004 - 08/2006 CREE Process Technician

In a clean room environment

Visually look over batch samples results of LED’s and make sure the travelers are properly

GDP according to federal GMP guidelines.

08/2003 - 08/2004 Laboratory Corporation of America Cytogenetic Tech 1

Setup Tissues & CVS samples and grow them in media

Flood and feed the samples until full growth

After metaphase stage, analyze the cells for genetic abnormalities

Make media for flooding / feeding and disposal of hazardous waste.

07/2003 - 08/2004 Woodard & Curran Lab Technician

Perform analysis on influent and effluent water samples, total phosphate and ammonia.

Perform total suspended solids analysis for the sludge hauling project in the wastewater treatment plant.

Perform various lab works

04/2001 - 07/2003 Aventis Crop Science Lab Technician

Perform HPLC analysis on water and soil samples.

Calibrate laboratory equipment

02/2000 - 04/2001 Laboratory Corporation of America Lab Assistant

Perform preliminary test on urine and blood samples

References are available on request

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