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
