Abigail L. Brown
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Profile:
Experience working in industrial and contract analytical chemistry laboratories:
● Utilized a variety of techniques to analyze raw materials, in-process
samples, and final products (veterinary pharmaceuticals and pesticides).
● Followed USP/NF/EP protocols
● Conducted out of specification investigations
Experience managing a small research lab:
● Trained co-workers and undergraduate students
● Participated in safety trainings and audits
● Ordered chemicals and supplies
● Maintained records
Core Competencies:
Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Efficient, strong time-management skills, and ability to multi-task
Ability to organize projects and delegate duties
Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues and clientele
Strong written and oral communication skills
Team player
Solid work ethic
Laboratory Methods and Techniques
Analytical Chemistry: GC, HPLC, UV/Visible Spectroscopy, Titrations (color
indicator and potentiometric), gravimetric analysis, polarimetry, AA/AE, and
qualitative assays.
Biochemistry: In vitro RNA transcription, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, protein
purification, protein concentration assays
Genetics and Molecular Biology: Cloning, bacterial and tissue culturing, restriction
digests, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, manual DNA sequencing, Luciferase assays,
agarose gel electrophoresis, PAGE (Native and Denaturing), in situ hybridization,
Microarray analysis
Organic Chemistry: Thin Layer Chromatography, IR, NMR, GC-MS, AA/AE,
Distillation, Extractions, Crystallization, and melting point determination
Education
Duke University Durham, NC
Ph.D. University Program in Genetics and Genomics (2010)
Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, MO
B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2002)