1. OBJECTIVE
To use my experience, work ethic, and innovative mindset as part of a team that will consistently produce quality
results that contribute to the overall goals of the company.
EXPERIENCE
8/15-Present
7/13 – 08/15
9/10 – 7/13
6/09 – 5/10
Senior Scientist
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc. Richmond, VA
· Developing and validatingpharmacokinetic and anti-drugantibody ELISA testing for various pharmaceutical companies
as clients
· Usingvarious analytical instrumentation to collect data, than analyzing data while adhering to the standard operating
procedures of the company
· Responsible for maintaining strict documentation for all aspects of each product and communicating the status with
senior level team members
Development Scientist
Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Richmond, VA
· Evaluated, developed and validated FDA approved and laboratory developed assays, as well as performed assay
optimization and validations of new instrumentation
· Performed reagent stability studies, sample stability studies, and various method comparison studies to make the
production laboratories as efficient as possible
· Wrote validation plans and reports, standard operating procedures, and training checklists
· Trained laboratory technologists on operating and maintaining new assays and instruments; was available as a
resource for troubleshooting issues
· Operated and programed methods/protocols for the following instrumentation: Hamilton Liquid Handlers, Tecan
Liquid Handlers, Roche P and E Module Chemistry Analyzers, Beckman AU 5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Agility ELISA
Systems, Quanta-Lyser ELISA Systems, MSD Sector Imager, DSX ELISA Systems, Quanterix Simoas, SNIBE Maglumi
Analyzers, BioTek Manual Plate Washers and Readers
Laboratory Technician and Technical Specialist
Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Richmond, VA
· Performed routine maintenance on various instruments, and routine testing on patient specimens
· Reviewed runs for acceptability and approved results using the Laboratory Information Management System
· Developed and validated the first customized, fully automated ELISA processing system in the department
Laboratory Technician I and II
Precision Therapeutics, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
· Applied aseptic technique to successfully culture individual patient tumor tissue to test for the most effective
chemotherapy drug and dose
· Accessioned,processed and media changed, plated patient cells,fixed and stained patient cells to perform cell counts,
passaged cell lines, prepared growth media, learned general laboratory practices, etc.
· Coordinated the inventory monitoring and production of collagen-coated flasks that were used to encourage cell
growth for certain types of tumors
EDUCATION
8/05 – 05/09 Bachelor of Science, Biology
Bethany College Bethany, WV
· Major courses include: Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Animal Physiology, Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy, General Genetics, Microbiology,Histology,Organicand General Chemistry, General Physics,and the Ecology
and Geology of the Amazon Rain Forest
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Elizabeth I. Steger
4032 MacArthur Ave, Apt F, Richmond, VA 23227 | 440.487.6118 | eisteger@gmail.com