Tricia Brantner is seeking a professional role utilizing her experience in cell and molecular biology and public health. She has over 10 years of experience as a senior research technologist at Mayo Clinic, where she manages a laboratory, maintains quality standards, trains staff, executes experimental studies, and performs ELISA testing using automated instrumentation. She has experience with clinical trials, data analysis and co-authoring papers. Brantner holds a bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology and is currently pursuing a master's in public health at West Virginia University.

1. Tricia L. Brantner
Brantner.Tricia@mayo.edu
HOME ADDRESS: WORK ADDRESS:
4721 59th
St. NW Celiac Disease Research
Rochester, MN 55901 Guggenheim 10-02
Cell (507)459-2612 Extension (507)538-4128
PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE Pursue a professional role while bringing my experience and positive outlook to a team environment.
EDUCATION May 2006 - Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
Winona State University, Winona, MN
August 2012 - Present
Major: Master’s in Public Health
West Virginia University
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS Quality Experience
 Manage laboratory inspections/audits
o CAP
o CLIA
o FDA Audit Prep
o DLMP
o CDC
 Responsible for training new employees, research staff, and summer students
 Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
 Was responsible for a achieving CAP and CLIA certification for my research lab
 Practice strong communication skills
 Participate on the Mayo 2015 safety audit team
 Manage and set up Quality Control specimens and documentation
 Participate in CAP Proficiency Testing program
Project Management
 Extensive experience managing clinical trial protocols
o Set up and operate core lab including
 Processes and procedures
 Documentation
 Liaison with company
 Reporting of results- data transfer
Laboratory Experience
 Manage research lab
 Perform automated testing
o Tissue Transglutaminase
o Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
o Rheumatoid Factor
o Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody
o Thyroid Peroxidase

2. o Total IgA
 Troubleshoot and maintain instruments
 Experience in billing for services provided
 Contact and maintain relationships with vendors
 Experience with small bowel biopsy samples
 Aliquot samples
 Maintain all lab equipment
 Sample storage and archiving
EXPERIENCE
JULY 2006- Present Mayo Clinic
Senior Research Technologist I
 Manage lab
 Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
 Prepare and manage lab inspections
 Manage and set up Quality Control specimens and documentation
 Implement policies
 Record, submit and verify results
 Plan and implement testing
 Order supplies
 Prepare posters for presentations
 Independently execute experimental studies
 Troubleshoot experiments
 Clinical Trials
 Analyze and interpret data
 Assist in co-authoring papers
 Maintain all lab equipment
 Train and oversee work of all laboratory personnel
 Perform ELISA testing with automated instrumentation
HONORS/AWARDS Bronze Quality Fellow - Mayo Clinic May 2012
Above and Beyond Nomination - Mayo Clinic September 2012
Deans List- Winona State University Spring 2004-Spring 2005
REFERENCES Available upon request