1. Nancy Tombs
Associate Scientist- Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Hardworking and motivated Research Scientistwith experience in an array of diverse scientific settings.
Demonstrated abilityto thrive in dynamic settings thatdemand attention to detail.Adept at working towards
achieving organizational objectives in group environments and as an independentcontributor.Seeking a
professional position within pharmaceutical or research and developmentfields;open to part-time,temporary
or contract opportunities thatwill allow for professional developmentand learning.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Scientist
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies ofJohnson & Johnson - Raritan,NJ
Responsibilities
Bacterial Vaccines Department.Aseptic growth and maintenance ofcontinuouslypropagated human tissue
culture cell lines,the analysis ofcell titers,and the assessmentofcell differentiation using flow cytometry and
live-dead staining techniques.Perform in vitro assays in supportofongoing clinical trials under GCP and non
-GCP conditions.Qualification and performance ofassays associated with full development,discoveryand
early developmentprograms including ELISA and Opsonophagocytic Killing (OPK) assays,and serological
assays for the characterization of bacteria.Biosafety Level (BSL) II bacterial pathogens.
Associate Scientist
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies ofJohnson & Johnson - Raritan,NJ - June 2015 to April 2016
Responsibilities
Supportand execute studies relating to insulin-secreting,glucose-responsive cell therapy for diabetes.Cell
culture: Isolate,maintain,and analyze primarycell cultures from tissue sources to supportcharacterization
of a therapeutic cell product to treat diabetes.Maintain accurate records,perform data analysis,and
communicate results.Schedule experiments in the lab and perform research in a timelycompetentmanner.
Complete documentation,analyses,and interpretation ofexperimental results in a timely manner.Expertise
in maintaining,expanding,differentiation and characterization ofhuman embryonic stem cells.Develop and
trouble shootprocess for differentiation human embryonic stem cells.Cryopreservation ofdifferentiated
pancreatic precursor populations to be evaluated in vivo.
Tissue Culture Technician
Zeus Scientific - Branchburg,NJ - April 2015 to June 2015
Responsibilities:
- Maintained and passed tissue cell cultures required for producing IFA test systems using aseptic technique.
Responsible for Cell lines including Molt,Raji,P3, Hep2,and DNA. Culture cells and produce IFA slide
productions as per SOP, GMP and GLP for Human Epidermoid (HEp.2),Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme IgG/IgM),
Treponema pallidum (FTA), Crithidia Luciliae (nDNA),and Legionella.Dailycell passage for HEp.2,P3, Raji,
Raji (New Born), Molt-4, and Crithidia Luciliae for both maintenance and production flasks.
Research Scientist I, Drug Metabolism Pharmacokinetics Department
Wyeth-Ayerst Research - Pearl River, NY - July 1996 to December 2000
Responsibilities:
- Study Director responsible for conducting radiolabelled GLP tissue distribution,pharmacokinetic,and mass
balance animal studies including protocol writing,dose preparation,and reportcomposition.WinNonlin PK/
PD Modeling and Simulation.Projectleader for quantitative whole body autoradiography(QWBAR) method
developmentand system validation on the principles ofquantitative determination oftissue distribution ofa
novel therapeutic agentin small animals.Departmental radioisotope supervisor responsible for maintaining
radioisotope inventory/tracking,radiation safetycompliance,and radiation safetypersonnel training.
Research Scientist A, Drug Metabolism Pharmacokinetics Department
Sandoz Research Institute - East Hanover, NJ - August 1993 to July 1996
Responsibilities:
- Conducted GLP adsorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion animal studies (mouse,rat, rabbit,dog
and monkey), including all routes ofradiolabeled compound dosing,small animal surgeries,sample collection
and analysis.Audited data, generated,and maintained SOP's.Method developmenton the principles of
QWBAR and their application to the quantitative determination oftissue distribution ofa novel therapeutic

2. agentin small animals.Lab Coordinator responsible for supporting LIMS system validations pertaining to
radioisotope inventoryand laboratory equipment.
Cosmetic Color Technologist, Technical Services Department
Warner-Jenkinson Cosmetic Colors - South Plainfield,NJ - May 1993 to August 1993
Responsibilities:
- FD&C/D&C pigmentproductformulation,qualitycontrol/assurance,and technical customer service.
Laboratory Technician, Product Development Personal Care Products
Colgate-Palmolive TechnologyCenter - Piscataway,NJ - July 1992 to May 1993
Responsibilities:
- New productformulations from experimental to production scale,including creams,lotions,liquid and bar
soaps.Conducted full scale standardized stabilitystudies including physical,packaging,and microbial aspect
evaluations.Method developmentincluding rheological and dynamic surface studies ofbar soaps.
Research Intern
Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Project,Wetlands Institute - June 1991 to August1991
Responsibilities:
- Collected and compiled data on home,rage,incubation periods,and effects of human encroachment,
collected and dissected specimens for egg removal,incubation,and release.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Richard Stockton College ofNew Jersey
1988 to 1992
Fairleigh Dickinson University
SKILLS
Cell Culture,Radioisotope Supervisor,Preclinical Invivo Studies,Invitro studies,Small Animal Surgeries,
GLP, Clinical and Preclinical Drug Development
CERTIFICATIONS
AALAS
June 1993 to December 2011
GROUPS
AAPS
June 1993 to December 2000