Joshua DeLong has over 8 years of experience in virus technology and quality assurance. He is currently a Virus Technician at Merck Sharp & Co where he efficiently executes aseptic techniques and mentors new technicians. Previously, he was a QA Auditor/Inspector at Perkin Elmer where he audited laboratory equipment and implemented tracking databases. He has strong skills in aseptic techniques, cGMP procedures, document review, and automated systems.

1. JOSHUA DELONG
700 Lower State Road Josh.DeLong86@Gmail.com
Apt 22-C4 www.linkedin.com/in/JoshDelong
North Wales, PA 19454
610-349-5935
EDUCATION
B.S. Biology Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2005 - 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Virus Technician West Point, Pennsylvania
Merck Sharp & Co. March 2011- Present
• Efficiently executes aseptic techniques involved in dilutions, cell count, document review,
shell freezing within aseptic processing area.
• Mentored and trained incoming Varicella techs on all company and aseptic related
processes.
• Effectively coordinates within departmental personal the setup, monitoring, and
sterilization of Robotic Cell Culture Systems
• Compliant with cGMP procedures and analyzes more efficient operating procedures.
• Executes quality assurance skid operations such as Scale Check, WISS, WIFSS, CIP,
and SIP,
• Promote inter-departmental collaboration to foster a positive team environment, effective
communications, and efficient use of resources to meet deadlines.
• Uses leadership skills and to challenge typical thinking and deduce more creative and
practical solutions involving scheduling and safety.
QA Auditor / Inspector West Point, Pennsylvania
Perkin Elmer June 2010-March 2011
• Used analytical skills to audit high priced laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for transcribing laboratory inventory into Maximo Database.
• Implemented tracking database for equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
dates.
• Promoted cross-functional work while adhering to cGMP regulations, guidelines, and
compliance procedures to meet strict milestones.
SKILLS
Aseptic Techniques Class A/B/C
Automated Vi-Cell Counter
Batch Record Review
Cell Sheet Roller Bottle
Processing
cGMP Certified
Delta –V, PAS-X, LIMs, SAP
Document Management
Microsoft Office
Project Quality Control
Robotic Automation
Strong Analytical Skills
Strong Collaborative Skills
WISS, WIFSS, CIP, SIP
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Officer of Anthropology Club
Boy Scouts Of America Camp Counselor / Area Director