Hilary Kelly has over 5 years of experience in quality control laboratory work and healthcare. She has worked as a quality control technician at Zeus Scientific since 2015, where she is responsible for quality assurance of biological assays. She also has experience as a teacher, hospital assistant, undergraduate research assistant, pharmaceutical intern, and hospital research intern. Kelly received her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Penn State University in 2013.

1. Hilary Kelly
3 Valley View Ave Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 458-3397 • hilaryckelly@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Zeus Scientific Branchburg, NJ
Quality Control Laboratory Technician March 2015- Present
• Responsible for end to end quality assurance of biological assays for diagnosing diseases
• Support training of new technicians on Quality Control Lab procedures and equipment operations
• Analyze obtained results to determine if human plasma samples are positive or negative for antibodies to certain infection
• Communicate results to Quality Control and Assurance Departments at agreed intervals
Plumb Line Christian Academy Tarkastad, South Africa
Teacher May-June 2012, September 2013-November 2014
• Improved attainment of A Honor Roll (90%+) in the High School level by 300%
• Quickly overcame language challenges with students where Afrikaans and Xhosa were their first language
• Designed and performed Science Practical’s to further students exposure to Science
• Fostered a safe and caring environment for orphaned students through a one on one guidance program
Maatije Venter Hospital Tarkastad, South Africa
General Practitioner Assistant September 2013-November 2014
• Assisted with inpatient rounds in Male, Female, Pediatric, Maternity, and Tuberculosis Wards
• Traveled weekly to Zola Township Clinic to aid in the care of the impoverished local residents
• Performed abdominal drains, yearly physicals on fostered children, and assisted in deliveries
The Pennsylvania State University: Dr. Melissa Rolls’ Drosophila Lab State College, PA
Undergraduate Research Assistant November 2012-May 2013
• Presented research findings orally at monthly department meetings
• Analyzed microtubule polarity data to establish kinases that affect dendrite development in Drosophila
• Evaluated images obtained by fluorescence microscope of fluorescently tagged larva with ImageJ64 and Adobe Photoshop
InspiRx Pharmaceuticals New Brunswick, NJ
Pharmaceutical Intern June 2012- August 2012
• Independently organized hard copy and digital files for FDA Submission using Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Communicated between company CEO, Engineers, and Biologists to complete new product filing with the FDA
The Pennsylvania State IFC/Pan-Hellenic Dance Marathon State College, PA
Rules and Regulations Captain September 2011-February 2012
• Worked as part of a team leading 1,100 student volunteers in this annual fundraising effort raising $10.68 million dollars for
THON 2012
• Served as a liaison between the 35 Member Captain Committee and various action teams to assure clear organization
• Regularly gathered feedback from participants, chaired decision making forum to action feedback, and communicated
resulting action items both verbally and in writing
• Engaged as a Committee Member to efficiently resolve complaints from donors, volunteers, and participating families
St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Research Intern May 2011-August 2011
• Completed research of protein interactions between subunits in Type III Secretion Systems in respiratory Chlamydia
• Purified E. coli and then used as a host to analyze Chlamydia with SDS-PAGE Gels, Bio-Conjugation, and HPLC
• Assisted in Gastrointestinal Assay Development
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
Bachelors of Science: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduation: May 2013
SKILLS
• C++ Programing and Microsoft Office Suite Applications
• Fundraising and Event Planning