Experienced Microbiologist and Laboratory Leader
Resume:
Randall Robinson
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103
******@*****.***
US Citizen
Highly skilled MICROBIOLOGIST with expertise in molecular practices, quality assurance, and providing technical consulting assistance encompassing diverse. Proven ability to research, develop, conduct, and analyze complex scientific and public health information using evidence-based data, statistical summaries, literature reviews, questionnaire development, survey design, and other research techniques. Highly skilled in both technical and administrative laboratory management. Ability to calibrate, validate, and operate sophisticated laboratory instruments. Highly knowledgeable in applying analytical and evaluative methods/techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of analysis operations. Skilled in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships across constituencies to include scientists, researchers, and policymakers in the public, health care and academic arenas; knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices; effectively works to identify commonalities, promote mutual interests, and find common grounds across organizational boundaries to identify and advance common goals while building internal support. Ability to design and/or manage processes for assessing needs and developing project requirements and develop short- and long term program plans. Strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Very strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and team leadership abilities.
EDUCATION
8/2007- 12/2011 AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree – Zoology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration
Major academic courses highlights: Animal Physiology/Lab, Animal Nutrition, Principles of Biology I-II/Lab, Organismal Biology I-II/Lab, ---Fundamentals of Chemistry I-II/Lab, Microbiology, Cell Biology/Lab, Organic Chemistry I-II/Lab, Physics I-II /Lab, Biochemistry, Invertebrate Biodiversity, Wildlife Management/Lab, Genetics, Ecology, and Comparative Anatomy, Undergraduate Research
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
6/2024 to Currently Employed – Henkel Corporation Quality Division Hygiene Section, Microbiologist Specialist 40+ hours/week full-time, Manager: Michael Narcisse-Cousar- 256-***-****.
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING OF MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, RAW MATERIAL, IN-PROCESS AND FINISHED GOODS. Develop, build upon, and comply within our quality assurance standard. Conduct thorough inspections and audits to ensure products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with team members to fine tune SOPs as well as formulate ideas for new operating procedures. Laboratory aseptic technique and raw/finished good trainer.
1/2019 to 6/2024 – Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) State Health Laboratory Quality Management Division, Sr. Microbiologist/Technical Consultant, 40 hours/week full-time, Manager: Jamie Hodges- 334-***-****
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TO THE CLIA CERTIFICATE FOR THE ALABAMA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LABORATORY SYSTEMS. Auditor of Alabama’s County Health Department’s Quality Control (QC) paperwork as related to its CLIA certificate. Also, led and assisted in non-waived test training and conducted competency evaluations (as related to the non-waived testing) for the clinic staff that work for the County Health Department of ADPH.
Key Accomplishments
+Played a key role in Alabama’s Covid testing during peak outbreak spikes.
+Successfully trained and educated Alabama’s county health department nurses on non-waived test training.
9/2015 to 12/2018 – Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) State Health Laboratory Emerging Infectious Disease (EID), Microbiologist, 40 hours/week full time, Supervisor: Evelyn Geeter- 334-***-****)
INITIATED, FORMULATED, AND PLANNED ALGORYTHMES FOR CERTAIN MOLECULAR AND CONVENTIONAL TESTS; specifically hired to increase productivity and reduce testing times for EID. Utilize various real-time PCR platforms to detect viruses and bacteria such as: influenza virus, including the 2009 Pandemic influenza and Asian H5N1 influenza, Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis), Norovirus, etc. BSL3 CERTIFIED THROUGH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGAITON. Performed various investigations on specimens often used in bio-terrorism (i.e. C.Bot, Ebola, B. Anthracis, f. Tularensis etc.)
SAMPLING PROCEDURES: Utilize certain molecular and conventional microbiology techniques to identify and characterize suspect agents. Conventional techniques include biochemicals and special stains. Molecular techniques consist of DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, and identification of target gene sequences to detect the presence of certain select agents. Collected and analyzed biological data to determine conclusions and results. Determined appropriate sampling procedures. Performed a variety of routine analytical procedures used to analyze samples. Recognized and detected unusual results during sample testing. Used findings to resolve novel or controversial problems. Made recommendations based on evaluated data and determined whether tested samples met regulatory requirements. Reported, analyzed, and interpreted bacteria data and illustration of data through Microsoft Excel as well as PowerPoint.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE: Operated and maintained scientific instrumentation that included Microscope, Magnapure Compacts, ABI 7500s, Magnapure LC, Biomerieux EasyMag, Luminex exPonent for MagPix, and many other instruments and different extraction methods.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING: Maintained precise and detailed records of experimental conditions and data thorough laboratory notebooks and instrument records. Assisted in the development of experimental protocols, scientific reports identifying sampling methods and procedures used to obtain results. Produced analytical reports based on findings. Delivered findings and recommendations, which were sometimes controversial, to all levels of staff. Ensured all reports exercised grammatical accuracy, were constructed in a clear and concise manner and were prepared according to the appropriate audience.
Key Accomplishments
+Proficient in a wide variety of RT PCR protocols for Emerging Infectious Disease including but not limited to influenza, bordetella pertussis, norovirus, C.Bot, Ebola, B. anthracis, F.Tularensis, etc.
+Successfully completed Centers for Disease Control’s course Typing, Subtyping and Genotyping Influenza Using the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel course.
+Played a key role in Zika virus testing during peak outbreak spikes.
12/2014 -8/2015 University of Alabama of Birmingham (UAB), Animal Technician II, 40 hours/week full time, Supervisor: James Hawkins Jr.- 205-***-****)
LEADERSHIP AND INTERGRITY: Provided leadership, management, and day-to-day direction for new employees in husbandry of research animals. Assisted in maintaining proper care of animal rooms throughout different laboratories on UAB’s campus. Always first to unload new animals to the laboratory, (most dangerous part of husbandry).
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provided an exceptional experience to the professors and graduate students when entering research rooms. Always open to new ideas in providing care to the research animals.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: Performed and oversaw ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, storage, and return of a variety of animal necessities. Maintained accuracy for inventory log. Adjusted orders as necessary based on current needs.
JOB RELATED TRAININGS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC Training Typing, Subtyping and Genotyping Influenza Using the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel, 2016
BSL3 CERTIFICATION TRAINING- 2015-2016
AWARDS
2008-2009 Marine Biology Club
2007-2008 Provost Leadership for Undergraduate Students Scholar (Auburn)
2007-2008 Auburn Football Team (Walk-on)
2007 Advanced High School Diploma
2004-2007 National Honor Society (3 years)
2004-2007 Prattville High School Football (3 years)
2001-2007 Academic Honor Roll (7 years)
2001-2003 Beta Club (2 years)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Excel
Publisher
Web Design
VOLUNTEERISM
Peer-Tutor 2001-2007
Church Youth Department Chairman - 2004-2007
Church Youth Community Organizer - 2003-2007
Led youth to become productive leaders in the community
Assisted the Elderly—yard work, house repairs, etc.
REFERENCES
Michael Narcisse-Cousar
Quality Supervisor
2600 Chandler Dr.
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104
256-***-**** cell
*******.********-*******@******.***
Dr. John Ed Mathison
Retired Minister
Mathison Leadership Ministries
JAM Executive Suite 4
4131 Carmichael Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-***-**** cell
334-***-**** work
*****.*****@*********.***
Debbie Folkerts
Assistant Professor-Researcher
Biological Sciences
331 Funchess Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
334-***-**** office
334-***-**** cell
*******@******.***
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