1. Rebecca L. Reid 50 Dunstable Road
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 855-2662
Rebeccalynn13@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor of Art in Biology
Concentration: Pre-Med & Allied Health, May 2007
GPA: 3.33
Genzyme Genetics / Integrated Genetics Westborough, MA 11/07 to Present
Senior Molecular Technologist/Shift Supervisor 02/10/14-Present
 Excellent communication, team-building, ethical, and interpersonal skills.
 Mentor 9 Technicians/Technologists
 Write quarterly performance evaluations
 Prepare Lab for internal and external audits
 Perform validation studies for new procedures and equipment
 Weekly scheduling and competency assessments for 12 staff members trained on 15+ different extractions
 SOP review and maintenance to make sure lab meets all regulatory requirements
 Perform sample investigations
 Identify and track non-conformances and service failures throughout the laboratory
 Involved in the interviewing and hiring process
 Utilize Lean and 5s tools and principles
 Manage workflow to eliminate ergonomic stress and injury
Molecular Technologist II/Team Lead 06/20/10-02/09/14
 Completed various Leadership courses including: Leading and Involving the team, Effective interviewing and Hiring, and Resolving
Conflict
 Responsible for prioritizing responsibility’s and shifting schedules in order to get tasks accomplished in a timely manner
 Responsible for interviewing and hiring new employees
 Troubleshooting complex molecular-based clinical diagnostics according to established SOP’s.
 Perform complex Sequencing Assay according to protocol
Molecular Technologist I 03/29/09-06/19/10
 Completed training on all extraction types including Prenatals, Bloodspots, Mouthwash, RNA and EGFR/KRAS Slides.
 Training of entry level technicians
 Responsible for helping technicians troubleshoot when problems arose
 Editing of Standard Operating Procedures
Molecular Technician 11/14/07-03/28/09
 Use robotics, primary TECANs, to perform laboratory procedures
 Coordinate and perform complex molecular-based clinical diagnostics according to established SOP’s.
Proficient in the following Extraction and Assay Procedures:
EGFR Sequencing Assay
Tay-Sachs Enzyme Preparation
KRAS/EGFR Extraction
UGT1A1 Assay
Buccal Cells
Amplification
Cultured Fibroblasts
Blood
Amniotic Fluids
Cultured Cells
Bone Marrow
Cell Lines
Chorionic Villi Preparation
Bloodspots
CIS-US, Inc. Bedford, MA 08/06 – 07/07
Quality Control Technician
 Performed various analytical quality control tests on raw material, in-process, stability and final product samples
 Worked in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ISO and CIS-US’s Policies and procedures
 Writing and editing Standard Operating Procedures
 Testing for pH, completeness and clarity, volume in container, particulate inspection
 Identification of chloride, stannous, phosphate and protein
 Total Organic Carbon and Conductivity
 Environmental monitoring
 Aseptic Sampling and Gowning
 Water collection, filtration, incubation and inspection for the presence of Pseudomonas, Coliform and E Coli