Quality Manager

MARCUS HODGES

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a technical position, where I can utilize my laboratory experience and background.

EDUCATION

Chemistry, Bachelor of Science May 2001

Lincoln University, Oxford, PA

EXPERIENCE

Part - Owner, Self-Employment June 2010 – Dec. 2008

Calli’s Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA

Own and manage family business. Handled all aspects of business, including customer service, sales, purchasing, accounting and employee training.

Clinical Technician I, Cancer Diagnostics Nov. 2008 – June 2007

Precision Therapeutics, Pittsburgh, PA

Streamlined cell culture process to effectively create and maintain cell growth. Assessed organization structure and recommended changes (laboratory practices and tools) to aid development of cancer diagnostics.

Research & Development Scientist II, Product Development May 2007 – August 2006

Abbott Laboratories, Waukegan, IL

Research and coordinate development of enzyme immunoassays for diagnostic products. Responsibilities include developing and implementing protein purification procedures, enzyme-antibody conjugates, and solid phase technology for EIAs. Developed scale-up procedures to be used in manufacturing diagnostic products.

Research Chemist, Department of Bioengineering July 2006 – August 2003

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Reported directly to lead investigator and conducted experiments using a thermodynamic basis to develop an engineering description of “Bound Solute Dialysis”. Performed laboratory testing used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with liver failure.

Medical Technologist, Endocrinology March 2003 – Sept. 2001

Quest Diagnostics, Pittsburgh, PA

Evaluated test results, developed and modified procedures, and established and monitored programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests. Performed testing for multiple blood-borne pathogens, PSA, TSH, and Hepatitis. Processed specimens according to established departmental procedures and appropriate testing methods using an immunoassay platform.

Specimen Processor, Cytology Laboratory Sept. 2001 – July 2001

UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

Processed specimens from start to finish including labeling, organizing paper work for cytology department. Performed western blot testing and prepared stained slides for pathologist.

PUBLICATIONS

ASAIO Journal: January/February 2006 - Volume 52 - Issue 1 - pp 47-58). Title: Slow Continuous Ultra-filtration with Bound Solute Dialysis.

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