Quality Control Assurance

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Petersburg, VA *****

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Chimera Lynn Lyle

EDUCATION

Masters of Science, Biology (Molecular Biology concentration) Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 2009-present (May 2012 graduation)

Bachelor of Science, Biology Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 2005

Awards

April 13, 2011, Association of Research Directors, 16th Biennial Research Symposium

Second Place For Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Plant and Animal Production Systems for Graduate Student Oral Presentation

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Experimental design and data collection

• Data analysis and presentation •PCR/RTPCR

• DNA isolation and analysis • Gas Chromatography • Chemical titrations

• Bench chemistry

• Histology skill (cutting, grossing, embedding, etc.) •OV dehydration

• Isoelectric focusing (IEF)

• ACS certificate for completion of gas chromatography course

• Proficient in the use of Chemstation and related data collection applications

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and related software applications

• LIMS

• Able to perform routine and emergency instrument maintenance

WORK EXPERIENCE

Scientist, Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS)/Caliper, Richmond VA

( May 2012-Present)

• Newborn dried blood spot screening for heritable disorders / genetic diseases using isoelectric focusing (IEF)

- Sickle cell anemia (Hb SS disease) (Hb SS)

- Hemoglobin Sickle/C disease (Hb S/C)

- Hemoglobin Sickle/Beta-thalassemia (Hb S/ßTh)

- Cystic fibrosis (CF)

• Identification of hemoglobin variants by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) results interpretation

Veterinary Chemist/Lab Associate, Histopathology Associates Laboratories, Richmond, VA

(July 2008- January 2009)

• Responsible for Hematology and Coagulation testing of mammals using the Cell Dyn 3500

• Endocrinology testing using the Immulite 1000

• Chemistry testing using the Hitachi 717 Automatic Analyzer

• Various bench tests (Canine Heartworm Antigen Test, Feline Leukemia Virus Antigen, etc)

• Urinalysis

Quality Control Lab Associate, Philip Morris USA-contractor/Kelly Scientific Resources, Richmond, VA

(April 2007-May 2008)

• Assisted in the creation and validation of new quality control laboratory

• Performed quality assurance inspections of tobacco products from conception through final

product release.

• Performed analytical quality control testing of tobacco samples using GC, Oven Volatile, and

pH methods

• Compiled and reported data using analytical and statistical methods

Coordinator Complaint Returns, Philip Morris USA -contractor/Kelly Scientific Resources, Richmond, VA

(April 2007-August 2007)

• Investigated domestic and international complaint returns

• Inspected and evaluated product samples and direct materials

• Provided accurate data to determine product acceptability

Histology Tech, Bostwick Laboratories, Richmond, VA (May 2006- March 2007)

• Grossed prostate, breast, skin cysts, bladder, and sinus tissue.

• Embedded tissue into wax blocks.

• Cut tissue (2.5µ) and picked up ribbons quickly and efficiently onto charged slides.

• Conducted various special stains by following instructions and steps in SOP.

Associate Scientist, Arista Laboratories/Kelly Scientific Resources, Richmond, VA

(September 2005-March 2006)

• Responsible for running and maintaining the RM-200 smoke machine

• Lighting Ignite Propensity Testing (LIP)

• Measured cigarette filter and tipping length

• Some light autoclaving/glassware duties

• Performed other tasks as assigned

Computer Lab Assistant/Help Desk, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

(September 2000- August 2005)

•Provided hardware and software assistance to lab users.

• Replenished lab supplies as needed.

• Tutored students on internet search engines and using Microsoft Office

Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Enforced Computer Lab policies.

REFERENCES

Dr. Regina Knight Mason Advisor 804-***-**** ******@***.***

Dr. Satya Narina Advisor 804-***-**** *******@***.***

Atif Badawi Coworker 703-***-**** **********@*******.***

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