Nathanael W. Dungan seeks a fulfilling position in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or animal health with over 15 years of relevant experience. He holds a B.A. in General Science Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University and has worked in roles such as Preclinical Manager at Nanotherapeutics, Inc. and Research Associate at St. Charles Pharma conducting animal testing and data analysis.

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6510 NW 27 St. (352) 505-5190
Gainesville, FL 32653 ndungan@gmail.com
Nathanael W. Dungan
Objective: To pursue a fulfilling full-time position in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or animal health field.
Education: Aug 98 – Dec 01 MidAmerica Nazarene University - Olathe, KS
B.A. General Science Education with Biology Emphasis
Dean’s List
Graduated with 3.57 GPA
Aug 96 – May 98 Southeast Community College - Beatrice, NE
Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) Member
Transfer student
Professional April 2008 - Current - Nanotherapeutics, Inc.
Experience: Preclinical Manager
Responsibilities:
Oversee completion of animal pharmacokinetic (PK) testing and submission of
samples for analysis
Manage animal technicians responsible for daily hands on animal work
Entry and initial analysis of data received from analytical department
Drafting of standard operating procedures, work instructions, forms, study
protocols, IACUC protocols and other documents related to the completion of
animal work
Drafting of monthly progress reports and final reports of work completed
Ordering of supplies needed for completion of animal work
June 2006 – April 2008 - St. Charles Pharma
Research Associate / Research and Development
Responsibilities:
Lab organization and lab supply inventory and ordering
Data entry and analysis using LabView, Microsoft Excel, and GraphPad Prism
Writing of Research Reports and Standard Operating Procedures
Internet research of assays and surgical techniques
Handling of mice and rats including dosing by oral gavage, intraperitoneal (IP)
injections, feeding and weighing, and euthanizing and necropsy
Assistance with rodent pain model testing including the abdominal stretch,
formalin, orofacial operant, and rearing activity models
Construction of mouse rearing apparatus for testing animal activity following acetic
acid IP injection
Development of video scoring system for accurate and efficient data gathering
Upkeep and organization of lab notebook including details and results from all lab
work completed
Measurement and preparation of drug solutions for use during pain model testing
December 2002 – May 2006 - Intervet, Inc
Lab Technician III / Research and Development
Laboratory skills in Virology and Bacteriology:
Responsibilities:
Virology:
Haemoagglutination (HA) and Haemoagglutination Inhibition (HI) Assays
Serum Neutralization (SN) Assay
Mammalian cell culture
Virus growth and titrations by TCDI50 and immunoflourescent antibody (IFA)
staining
Virus passage and titration in SPF chicken embryos
Preparation of bulk virus in cell culture systems

2. Immuno assays including ELISA
Preparation of serum and colostrum for testing
BCA protein assay
Bacteriology:
Mass cultivation and titration of bacteria using various media
Bacterial fermentations in small and large fermentor units (12L and 50L)
Fermentation fluid concentration techniques including hollow fiber
Endotoxin estimation testing of gram negative organisms
Production of bacterial autogenous vaccines
Bacterial inactivation kinetics
Organisms directly involved in research:
Virus:
Swine Influenza Virus
Bovine Rotavirus
Bovine Coronavirus
Bacteria:
Pasteurella multocida
Mannheimia haemolytica
Haemophilus somnus
Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia
Haemophilus parasuis
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
General Skills include:
Aseptic techniques
Media preparation (liquid and plate)
Purity testing techniques
Production documentation similar to GMP
Laboratory documentation similar to GLP
Operation of autoclaves, fume hoods, spectrophotometer, pH probes, microscopes
(inverted and FA), centrifuges
Large animal handling including bleeding, vaccination, challenge, clinical
observations and necropsy
January 2002 - December 2002 - Olathe, KS School District
Substitute Teacher
Responsibilities:
Complete daily lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher during single day
teaching assignments
Prepare daily lesson plans, teach lessons, prepare and grade homework and tests
as part of a semester long substitute assignment
Prepare for and participate in parent / teacher conferences
Prepare and submit final semester grades
Additional Proficient in computer technology including Microsoft Office Applications
Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong organization, tabulation, analysis and presentation of scientific data