Assistant Scientist Resume Samples

Description :

1. Helping provide comprehensive solutions that aid in the research and development of novel drugs and companion diagnostic tests for personalized medicine for large biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
2. Receiving and entering samples from the customer into the analysis queue under a controlled SOP to confirm package/sample integrity, appropriate shipping conditions (frozen samples/dry ice, as appropriate).
3. Performing individual confirmation of sample identity against the shipping manifest and electronic sample submission form.
4. Nucleic acid isolation and purification from various human and animal tissue sources, blood, cell lines, FFPE, and biofluids.
5. Strong background in protein biochemistry and molecular biology approaches such as protein expression, purification.
6. Knowledgeable and proficient in various Affymetrix gene profiling techniques. Whole transcript expression arrays for human, rat, and mouse utilizing the Affymetrix recommended single-round amplification process, the target preparation process consists of reverse transcription (rt), second strand cDNA synthesis, and IVT cRNA generation (eukaryotic only).
7. Performing many analytical assays and experiments focused on accuracy and repeated precision.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BS

Description :

1. Developed software under Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), FDA regulations, ISO9001:2008 and current it industry standards.
2. Proficient in planning, design and implementation of software strategies to include determining feasibility and scope, assessing risk and capability gaps, and tracing all component projects to corporate goals and objectives.
3. Conducted stakeholder analysis and translating the business requirements into business application systems.
4. Generated data models, work flow diagrams, data dictionaries, state diagrams and data tables.
5. Skilled at customizing and implementing Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software and designing and developing new systems from concept to completion using the SDLC development model.
6. Developed report and audit trails in collaboration with the development teams.
7. Composed all project documentation and facilitated testing of the system.
8. Developed chemical handling packets and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure consistency, cost control and compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

College

Description :

1. Promoted from junior scientist to assistant scientist after only 2 years in this position.
2. Validated, performed and analyzed data for all ELISA testing of 10 serotypes on 1400 samples for a major NIH-funded phase I-II double-blind vaccine trial.
3. Assisted in writing the final report, co-author of the published manuscript.
4. Prepared for and passed multiple regulatory inspections, adhered to all safety protocols and guidelines.
5. Performed and reported CLIA-certified ELISAs by logging-in and tracking patient samples, running the 7-plate immunoassay, data analysis, generating reports, and preparing for certification compliance.
6. Complied with the QC data and monitored trends. Extensive experience with automated and general lab equipment, including the routine maintenance.
7. Grew streptococcus pneumoniae to precise concentrations for in vivo and in vitro projects; co-author on 2 manuscripts.
8. Serially diluted plated and did colony counts of inoculums and chinchilla middle ear effusions to quantify bacteria.
9. Exercised precise aseptic microbiology techniques used in growing, freezing, retrieving and quantifying bacteria.
10. Assisted with animal procedures (chinchilla and mouse) including handling, injections and blood draw.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

BA

Description :

1. Performing scientific research to support treatment and preservation of the collections and to contribute to the broader study of works of art.
2. Conducting analysis and applying research to advance studies into artists’ materials and techniques.
3. Testing materials used in treatment, installation, mounting, and shipping of works of art. Provide advice and conduct research on environmental issues.
4. Assisting Conservation Scientist in the management of laboratory functions, including ordering chemicals and consumables, keeping storage organized, and maintaining equipment.
5. Maintaining records of research and analysis, maintaining sample archive and entering data in the Museum’s object database as needed.
6. Working with Conservation Science staff to foster understanding and assimilation of scientific information among curators, conservators, collection managers, museum engineers, administrators, educators and other staff.
7. Contributing to grant writing activities in support of the Conservation and Science department.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

PhD

Description :

1. Developing proof of concepts that demonstrate data and text-centric analytic services delivering structured and unstructured information.
2. Researching and designing potential approaches to proofs of concepts.
3. Identifying and leveraging a wide variety of commercial and open source technologies to support challenge activities.
4. Integrating, via application programming interfaces (API), the following, including but not limited to web-services, custom wrappers, and third-party applications.
5. Drafting technical documents and present challenge solution architectures
6. Learning and applying new technologies as the challenging portfolio evolves.
7. Developing high-speed computing systems and real time data acquisition systems.
8. Developing the integrated computer systems.
9. Working with a combination of internal and external subject matter experts and Program Officers.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Executed micro-plate based assays for RD, validation, and analytical purposes.
2. Participated in technology transfer with foreign lab and subsequent assay validation.
3. Reviewed data and documentation of own and other’s work prior to submission.
4. Maintained inventory of team’s samples, specimens, reagents, and supplies.
5. Calibrated lab equipment routinely, and performed maintenance when applicable.
6. Led team responsible for environmental monitoring, sterility and bio-burden testing, and biohazards spill response.
7. Trained team members in the techniques and skills needed for testing. Maintained inventory of team’s supplies.
8. Coordinated lab availability with other groups in the department to schedule work.
9. Delivered presentations and prepared reports to communicate results to management and laboratory staff.
10. Improved department’s quarantine and contamination response procedures.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Investigated the antioxidant capacity of the water-soluble extract of a freeze-dried preparation from California table grapes.
2. Evaluated the protective effect of phytochemicals in the grape preparation extract on lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage in human breast cancer (mcf7) cells in culture.
3. Investigated the role of catechol-o-methyltransferase (a phase ii enzyme) in protecting breast epithelial cells from oxidative DNA damage caused by catechol metabolites of estrogen.
4. Quantified toxic estrogenic contaminants following solid-phase extraction of environmental waters.
5. Laboratory methods: cell culture, DNA isolation, DNA hydrolysis, fluorescence, quantification of oxidative damage to DNA by HPLC with UV and electrochemical detection, HPLC-ms/ms, electrophoresis.
6. Isolated DNA from human blood, extracted estrogen metabolites from human urine and cell culture media using solid phase extraction.
7. Extracted phytoestrogens and metabolites (genistein, daidzein, equol, enterolactone) from human urine using solid-phase extraction.
8. Extracted and quantified estrogen metabolites in rat mammary and human breast tissues.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

College

Description :

1. Experience with various matrixes such as soil, sediment, water, egg, fat, grass, and milk.
2. Performed extractions, concentration, partitioning of samples, extract clean up by SPE.
3. Assisted in the organization, maintenance and quality control of data and data binders.
4. Performed laboratory tasks including but not limited to the use of analytical balances, measuring volumes, preparation of butter solutions, using ph meter, sample processing/homogenization.
5. Proficient in dispensing volumes with devices such as a syringe, pipet, graduated cylinder, etc.
6. Preformed microbial analysis, total organic carbon measurement, sample combustions.
7. Documented work performed in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, instrument logs, or other printed.
8. Responsible for documentation of all project work in appropriate laboratory notebooks.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Performed complex routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished sterile injectable products.
2. Provided analysis, supported and troubleshooting with wet chemistry techniques, HPLC, Karl Fisher, Nanodrop Spectroscopy, TOC, Osmolality, Density, PH and other analytical testing techniques.
3. Supported the manufacturing of 450,000 vials of parenteral pharmaceutical products equating to a 30% increase.
4. Executed method transfers to support the validation of new analytical techniques.
5. Member of human error deviation taskforce assigned with reducing personnel errors across the site by 85%.
6. Performed all assigned tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedures, supervisor’s instructions, and all GMP, DEA, FDA, and EPA regulations.
7. Entered project hours promptly and updated project status on appropriate tracking and timekeeping systems.
8. Worked flexible shifts encompassing a full 24-hour schedule in support of manufacturing.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Assisting in reagent and buffer formulations and bi-weekly eye wash procedures and equipment washing for QC RFMG.
2. Training on the routine and complex operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, (specifically HPLC and CGE) SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
3. Performing laboratory techniques such as solid phase and liquid-liquid extractions to extract various prohibited substances in biological samples while maintaining accurate records of tests run using SOPs.
4. Receiving, preparing, extracting, and analyzing data for samples with quick turn-around times to meet client deadlines.
5. Learned and performed required laboratory techniques using novel and established protocols and standard operating procedures under the direction of the project leader.
6. Preparing reagents, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment and working with team members in completing quality work in a timely manner.
7. Responsible for lab operations including chemical inventory management, equipment records management, ordering supplies.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

PhD