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Research / Clinical Research / Biotechnology Resume
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| Desired Industry: Science/Research |
SpiderID: 79481 |
| Desired Job Location: Fairfield, Ohio |
Date Posted: 6/27/2017 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Immediately |
| Desired Wage: 70000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Highly analytical and methodical professional with extensive experience in managing and executing pre-clinical toxicology research
and projects. Hands-on leader with strong work ethic in complying with standard procedures and methodologies in all project and
research development. Skilled at gathering and analyzing pertinent information to identify potential risk and generate and recommend
feasible solutions. Skilled at leading and collaborating with other professionals and other stakeholders globally while ensuring
timely completion of projects and all designated responsibilities. Effective at maintaining privacy and confidentiality of
experiments and data records from multiple projects. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience:
Research Experience
Medpace Reference Laboratories - Cincinnati, OH
Laboratory Project Manager 2016-Present
Demonstrate dedication to hone skills in various areas involving clinical research, project management, and client services fields
Administered multiple global and US-based clinical trial projects, while establishing positive and productive relationships with
past and existing pharmaceutical and bio-tech clients
Assume full accountability in managing and ensuring timely, under budget, and quality completion of all aspects of designated
clinical protocol
Develop and manage laboratory manuals and other study-related documents
Create specifications and handle productions of specimen collection kits, while preparing and presenting clinical laboratory
presentations within study kick-off and investigator meetings
Act as focal point of contact for clients in relation to the overall laboratory aspects of assigned protocols
Procter & Gamble - Cincinnati, OH
Project Research Manager | Senior Researcher, Global Product Stewardship Department 2003-2016
Served as project research leader for the development and usage of pre-clinical toxicology methods in identifying reproductive
toxicity and skin sensitization
Conceptualized vitro assays that served as substitutes for animal models in studying skin sensitization potential of drugs,
pesticides, botanicals and natural products, respiratory sensitizers, and novel low-molecular weight chemicals
Collaboratively worked with universities in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, along with industry partners in Europe and
Japan to manage and deliver timely status updates of projects funded by the Cosmetics Europe Trade Association to key stakeholders
Directed multi-regional study sites in conducting thorough assessment of assay transfer and data reproducibility of pre-clinical
toxicology studies between laboratories
Strategically utilized animal models in determining the reproductive toxicity of drugs, pesticides, botanicals and natural products,
and novel chemicals
Developed animal based-genomic studies to identify a molecular fingerprints of estrogen responses for translation into non-animal
cell-based assays
Identified gene expression changes in dendritic cells in response to chemical allergen exposure
Planned and facilitated training programs that provided both hands-on and classroom instruction for the successful enforcement of in
vitro skin sensitization assays for contractors, interns, industry collaborators, and contract laboratories
Played an active role in attaining the external validation and endorsement for the Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay with global
regulatory agencies
Gained commendation for consistently achieving the highest rating level within the peer group, which was prearranged for only 15% of
individuals
Toxicologist, Procter and Gamble’s Color Cosmetics 2013-2016
Provided expert oversight to ensure the safety of Procter and Gamble’s Color Cosmetics business operations, which involved Cover
Girl, Max Factor, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana brands
Coordinated with a global project team and worldwide suppliers in understanding products’ technology and ingredients
Monitored project milestones by anticipating and generating early interventions for safety-related challenges
Oversaw pre-clinical toxicology studies, performed both internally and externally, with contract research organizations (CRO), while
interpreting and utilizing data to deliver effectual support for the objective safety and product claims
Took charge of issuing approval of all prototype and test formulations for pre-market research and go-to-market products through
qualitative risk assessment principles
Rendered hands-on support to Production Plant in ensuring the safety of all products for sales when deviations occurred in the
production procedures
Worked in coordination with Post Market Safety Surveillance, Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Production plant in
identifying and resolving consumer safety-related and post-launch issues
Functioned as an effective member of the internal P&G Contact Dermatitis Expert Team focused on addressing potential issues in
relation with products and contact dermatitis
Maintained strict conformance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) regulations in managing biohazardous materials in collaboration with Laboratory Technical Team
Earlier Position Held:
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Research Assistant, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine
Education:
Education
Master of Science in Pathology, with Focus on Immunology
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Affiliations:
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Skills:
Areas of Expertise
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) | Flow Cytometry
Pre-clinical and Clinical Study Protocol Review and Study Execution
Molecular Biology Techniques | Cell Culture Methods | Risk Assessment | Research Operations
Toxicology and Biotechnology | Project Management | Regulatory Compliance
Additional Information:
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Empower 2 Fundamentals: Using the Pro Interface, Waters Educational Series
Empower 2 Advanced: Acquisition, Processing, and Reviewing Results, Waters Educational Series
BD FACSCanto II Operator Course, BD Biosciences
E6 Good Clinical Practice, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Training
Publications
Presentations:
Foertsch, L. (2008). The Development Peptide Reactivity Assays for the Prediction of Skin Sensitization. Joint Meeting of the
Experimental Contact Dermatitis Research Group and the American Contact Dermatitis Society, Montreal, QC Canada.
Poster Presentation:
Foertsch, L. (2007). Application of Prediction Models to the Development of a Peptide Reactivity Assay for Screening Contact
Allergens. Poster presented at Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC.
Foertsch, L. (2010). Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA) for Screening Skin Sensitization Potential of Chemicals. Poster
presented at Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
Foertsch, L. (2011). Intralaboratory Reproducibility of the Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA) to Assess the Robustness of the
Current Prediction Model. Poster presented at Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Houtson, TX.
Reference:
Available upon request.
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