Quality Control Mechanical Engineering
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Chelmsford, MA ***** ******.******@*****.***
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High energy, dedicated leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills and more than 5 years of experience in the biotech industry
Created alternative not-for-profit business stream from ground up leading to generation of over $100,000 of investment funds.
Led and coordinated student consulting team in investigation of innovative market opportunities leading to new ventures within a major energy company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE RAGON INSTITUTE, CHARLESTOWN, MA OCTOBER 2010 – FEBRUARY 2012
The Ragon Institute was officially established in February 2009 at MGH, MIT and Harvard with a dual mission: to contribute to the accelerated discovery of an HIV/AIDS vaccine and subsequently to establish itself as a world leader in the collaborative study of immunology.
Managing Technologist, HIV Virology Core
Established the HIV Virology Core at The Ragon Institute. Efforts included:
o Creating a comprehensive business plan to competitively position and market the HIV Virology Core.
o Designing a detailed budget and online submission process to enable various services to manage their expenses and track their budgets. Initial focus was for several molecular and virology services.
o Managing and personally fulfilling all service requests resulting in prompt turnaround times and satisfied customers.
Initiated and implemented SOPs for common and BL-2 laboratory protocols to reduce machine downtime and operating error.
Instituted lean procedures for equipment and maintenance to cut down turnaround time and negative inspections.
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, WILMINGTON, MA FEBRUARY 2005 – AUGUST 2010
Charles River is a global provider of essential research products and services that advance drug discovery and development. Offerings include research animal models, preclinical testing, early-phase clinical trials and full process manufacturing support.
Research and Development May 2009 – August 2010
Molecular Diagnostic Testing July 2008 – May 2009
Animal Model Services February 2005 – July 2008
Coached and trained coworkers in learning new and old techniques hands-on in the laboratory, as well as in the use of technology.
Developed recombinant rodent and simian viral antigens for a global customer base of major biotech companies and academic and government research institutions.
o Utilized expression cloning via DNA or RNA extraction, PCR analysis, restriction enzyme digest and gel electrophoresis.
o Maintained insect and mammalian cell culture for virus propagation.
o Purified proteins using ultra filtration, affinity chromatography, treatment by ultracentrifugation, isopycnic gradient, enzymes, or fluorocarbon.
o Performed quality control assays such as IFA, ELISA, Western Blot, and MFIA™ to confirm high merit of product.
Performed various bacterial and viral assays using PCR for customer samples.
o Accessioned and tracked samples using ILIMS (Internet Laboratory Information Management System).
o Extracted DNA or RNA using various nucleic acid extraction methods.
Cared for genetically modified animal models including non-human primates, canines and rodents.
o Maintained mating tables for multiple genetic strains of rodents.
o Trained in blood-draws and injections.
o Collected samples for genetic testing.
EDUCATION
TUFTS UNIVERSITY, MEDFORD, MA AUGUST 2012
M.S. in Engineering Management
“Assessing the Opportunity for an Energy-Based Consulting Practice”
Schlumberger, Cambridge, MA MAY 2011 – AUGUST 2011
• Investigated the business potential of expansion into new market territories.
• Led and coordinated project schedule development and implementation, with domestic and international resources, resulting in on-time project completion.
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, WORCESTER, MA MAY 2006
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering, Biomaterials
“Impact of Stress on Nicotine Sensitization”
UMASS Medical School, Worcester, MA SEPTEMBER 2005 – MAY 2006
• Designed and implemented experimental design to demonstrate the behavioral effects of nicotine on animal models using MRI.
• Presented results to a large audience of industry professionals, including representatives from Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson and Merck.
PROFICIENCIES AND SKILLS
Technical Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Redcap Database tool
Managing virtual/remote teams MiniTab
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