Jason Peterson

Quality control chemist with experience in laboratory work and extensive team communication. Graduate of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

QC Chemist II at BD Biosciences (2022-09 – 2024-06)

• Conducted cell staining procedures involving pipetting, centrifuging, and instrument operation to pass testing of numerous BD products according to prepared work instructions
• Performed accurate cell and bead testing utilizing various BD equipment including the FACSLyric, FACSCanto, and FACSCount systems
• Performed multi-day genomics testing and sequencing involving operation of the BD Rhapsody Scanner, Agilent Tapestation, and Illumina NextSeq
• Interpreted flow cytometry results using FACSDiva software and filled out and submitted all necessary paperwork
• Performed GMP review on hundreds of quality specifications
• Successfully trained and onboarded new laboratory technicians, enhancing team efficiency and compliance with protocols
• Promoted a safe work environment and ensured all laboratory conditions were compliant with company standards

Quality Control Technician at Lucira Health Inc. (2022-02 – 2022-05)

• Worked as a laboratory technician within the Quality team supporting lot release, IQC, testing for process development, R&D testing, root cause analysis and other development activities
• Conducted lot release and incoming quality control following test protocols and procedures in compliance with the quality system
• Kept complete, legible, current, and accurate records of all results and procedures followed or performed in a laboratory notebook (paper and electronic) where required
• Supported root-cause investigations related to nonconformance reports
• Maintained all related data and records in compliance with quality procedures

Production Test Technician at Cepheid (2021-05 – 2022-01)

• Performed and reported all results of In Process Testing (IPT) tasks for medical testing devices utilizing Cepheid's GeneXpert machines
• Followed good documentation practices (GDP) and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Assuring all activities were compliant with the company's quality and safety standards

B.S. in Biological Sciences, Concentration in Anatomy and Physiology – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2016-09 – 2020-06)