sr scientist resume example with 15+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
Experienced veterinary scientist of the microbiome, infectious diseases, and immunology with a demonstrated history of working in the life sciences research organization & industry.
Strong background in cellular & molecular immunology and immune-oncology study, research protocol development and review related to the enhancement of animal medicine and welfare.
Skilled in techniques using animal models, immunological assays, and molecular diagnostic analyses.
Strong scientific research professional with veterinary and problem-solving skills to support biomedical studies and training.
Good at immune assay and PCR assay design, development, and testing on multiple platforms
Comprehensive experience and knowledge of flow cytometry, data analysis tools as well as LTM (Laboratory Testing Management) System.
Animal model and animal care, Research & Development.
Education and Training
Diplomate American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, Expected in 2018 ā āCERTIFICATE: - GPA:
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, INExpected in 2011 ā āPh.D: - GPA:
China Agricultural UniversityBeijing, Expected in 2004 ā āMaster of Veterinary Pathology: - GPA:
China Agricultural UniversityBeijing, Expected in 2001 ā āBachelor/D.V.M: - GPA:
Experience
Planet Pharma - Sr Scientist Westford, MA, 11/2015 - Current
Initiated and developed a microbiome testing platform and service at CRL.
Utilized next-generation sequencing (NGS) to discover novel rodent viruses.
Extensively used AAV vector to clone many constructs and generated disease animal models.
Designed and cloned positive template controls for PCR assays.
Designed new expanding Charles River's TaqMan PCR assays and revised existing PCR assays for animal infectious
diseases.
Provided scientific support for mammalian cell culture, transfection, viral vector production/purification, and viral
vector analytics.
Maintained viral vector frozen stocks inventor.
Led R&D activities within the Molecular Diagnostics Department through effectively interacting with multi-
disciplinary project teams.
Supervised and mentored junior team members on animal disease testing and alternative health monitoring options
based on past knowledge and experiences.
Responsible for development, troubleshooting, qualification, and testing of qPCR-based assays, IFA, and Multiplexed
Fluorometric Immuno Assay.
Conducted novel gene therapy experimental designs and morphological/clinical pathology evaluation.
Implemented emerging technologies in viral vector development and gene therapy.
Developed and optimized pathological tissue collection protocols and assessment schemes in preclinical species.
Successful developed pharmacokinetic methods evaluation of drug metabolism and toxicodynamic properties from in
vivo studies.
Investigated rat/mice gut microbiome changing after relocations.
Served as a scientist member in Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for animal research protocols.
Prepared, revised, or reviewed test methods and technical datasheets.
Conducted research projects, compile data and prepare papers for platform presentations/posters at relevant conferences.
Support the commercial testing laboratory with assistance: protocol troubleshooting, optimization, results analysis and
interpretation.
Possess extensive problem-solving experience in providing technical work in many kinds of lab animal species, such
as gavage dosing, IP, IM, and SC injections and tissue collections after necropsy.
Great working knowledge of laboratory animal equipment and supplies, including cage wash, autoclave, and caging
systems for a variety of common laboratory animals and personal protective equipment requirements.
Closely work with internal and external customers to understand PCR sampling, test methods, results interpretation,
and next steps when a positive infectious agent is found.
Possess a knowledge base regarding infectious agents of concern for multiple lab animal species across CR's portfolio,
including rodents, non-human primates, zebrafish, etc.
Knowledgeable of health monitoring testing options including Exhaust Air Dust Testing (EAD).
Fundamental understanding of other laboratory testing services offered through RADS, GEMS and CR inbred/hybrid
animal models.
Co-travel with the field sales team to perform client site visits to revise the health surveillance program in their vivarium,
customized presentations, and questions addressing.
Phibro Animal Health Corporation A - Postdoctoral Fellow/ Veterinary Resident Minneapolis, MN, 02/2012 - 11/2015
A well-trained veterinarian with the specialty of lab animal medicine.
As part of my residency in laboratory animal
medicine, I am part of a team of veterinarians that provides medical care for animals at MIT.
Training areas and daily activities included: Disease surveillance, pathology of laboratory animals, clinical case workup,
husbandry and enrichment practices, facility design, protocol, and standard operating procedure development,
regulatory oversight, surgery.
As a postdoctoral fellow investigated the effect of interleukin-22 on DNA damage and dysplasia in a murine model of
colitis-associated cancer induced by Helicobacter hepaticus.
Examined effects of colonization of gnotobiotic Swiss Webster mice with Helicobacter bilis.
Purdue University - Research assistant City, STATE, 05/2005 - 02/2012
Studied about T cells immunology, such as regulatory T cells (Tregs) and Th17 cells in mucosal immunology.
Used inflammatory bowel disease/colitis disease and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis animal models.
Investigated colon cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma enriched T cell biology.
Activities and Honors
2020-current: Member, Association of Primate Veterinarians
2018-current: Member, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
2012-current: Member, American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
2012-2015: Student Member, Society of Toxicological Pathology
2009-2015: Student Member, American Association of Immunologists, As one of the contributors for the book- Avian Disease Diagnosis and Prevention (the First edition, China Agricultural
University Press, 2003)
Additional Information
HONORS AND AWARDS
, Murine Chapparvovirus (MuCPV) Assay Development Award, Charles River Laboratories 2019
Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, Purdue University, 2010-2011
AAI Trainee Abstract Awards, AAI, Seattle, 2009
National Phi Zeta Manuscript Award Nominees, Purdue University, Basic Science, 2009
Ross Fellowship, Purdue University, 2005-2006
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Diplomate American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine