Amanda Ramirez-Phillips
Kansas City
Summary
Experienced analytical scientist with a strong background in the CDMO/CRO space. Utilizes diverse techniques to ensure safety, quality, purity, and potency of clinical and commercial stage biological therapeutics. Committed to delivering exceptional results for clients in the pharmaceutical industry. Gaining experience in emerging fields of ddPCR and dPCR to amplify and detect DNA. Interested in laboratory automation via Tecan, Integra, and other robotic systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
Senior Associate Scientist I
Catalent Pharma Solutions
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Large Molecule Analytical Chemistry
- Mammalian cell culture and performance of cell-based bioassays - passaging and maintenance of cell lines for bioassays, reagent preparation; relative potency assays using SpectraMax M5 and PerkinElmer Envision plate readers; flow cytometry assays using BD FACS Lyric; statistical analysis of bioassay data using PLA 3.0 software
- Impurity assays - residual CHO HCP ELISA assays (kit-based and in-house using SpectraMax M5 plate reader), residual CHO DNA qPCR assays using QuantStudio 7 PCR system and KingFisher DNA extraction
- Octet binding kinetics assays - ligand binding assays for multispecific antibodies using ForteBio Octet Red96 and Red96e instruments
- Continuous Improvement (CI) projects - cold storage organization; reference standard process improvement (RS/sample handling, sample management using Track-IT); drafting and revision of method forms for improved paper-based lab notebook documentation
- Management of material and reagent inventory for various projects, ordering of materials from approved vendors
- Participation in laboratory safety and compliance walkthroughs, preparation of labs for internal and external regulatory auditing
- Large Molecule Analytical Chemistry
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Solved challenging technical issues by leveraging deep understanding of scientific principles coupled with creative problem-solving abilities.
- Streamlined data management systems, resulting in improved accessibility and accuracy of critical information.
Education
BS/MS Dual Degree Program - Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Techniques, Pharmaceutical Drug Development, Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2021
Skills
- Analytical Research
- Aseptic Technique
- Data Analysis GMP
- Good Documentation Practices
- Presentations
- Laboratory Investigations
- Cell Culture
- Bioassay ELISA
- PCR/qPCR
- Communication
- Organization
- Flow cytometry
- Technical writing
- Good laboratory practices
- Team player attitude
- RNA isolation and analysis
- Continuous learning mindset
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Scientist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
11.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Associate Scientist I
Catalent Pharma Solutions
06.2021 - 02.2025
BS/MS Dual Degree Program - Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Techniques, Pharmaceutical Drug Development, Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
University of Georgia
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