Work:
Peptimmune Inc - Cambridge, MA 2006 to 2010
Principal Research Associate
NitroMed Inc - Lexington, MA 2001 to 2006
Research Associate
Whitman Animal Hospital - Whitman, MA 1996 to 2000
Veterinary Technician
Hanson Animal Hospital - Hanson, MA 1996 to 1996
Kennel Technician
Education:
Bridgewater State University - Bridgewater, MA Jan 2010 to Jan 2010
Environmental Biology and Laboratory
Suffolk University - Boston, MA Jan 1996 to Jan 2000
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Skills:
Skills and Responsibilities: Executed experimental research models from design to final data analysis including sample collection, sample handling, and utilization of various types of data acquisition technologies Preparation and analysis of data collected from both pre-clinical and clinical studies using MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel, and Graph Pad Prism software Assisted in writing procedure guidelines, IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) protocols, and technical study reports for FDA correspondence for clinical approval of lead compound Maintained accurate, detailed laboratory notebook/study binder record keeping Coordinated and executed research studies with off-site collaborators Responsible for maintaining accurate animal inventory, coordinating with animal husbandry personnel regarding study design and specific animal needs, and managing all animal and supply purchase orders Routinely presented and fielded questions at pertinent in-house team meetings Effectively supervised the routine day to day assignments and activities of research assistants and one full time research associate by providing experimental direction, training, and schedule coordination Actively assisted in the generation of new exploratory models and troubleshooting existing models under development Actively involved with NitroMeds Safety Committee and Emergency Spill Response Team including HAZMAT training Recognized for my ability to operate in a fast paced, quickly changing environment while producing reliable and dependable data