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Michael J. Kohlhaas

Richmond

Summary

Experienced scientist with strong focus on molecular biology and biochemistry. Adept at experimental design, data analysis, and technical writing. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability to shifting project needs. Consistently delivers impactful results through collaborative efforts and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Research Scientist

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop and validate automated methods for various client assays in the Vaccine Science & Molecular Genomics department for various liquid handling platforms. (qPCR, ddPCR, Eliza, MNT)
  • Work to implement and automate various laboratory tasks throughout departments.
  • Manage team of 1 - 2 direct reports in assisting departments in the implementation of automation in their laboratories.
  • Work with study principal investigators to communicate assay data and automated impact to client.

Senior Scientist - Automation Specialist, Service

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Develop and validate automated methods for client assays for vaccine science department.
  • Develop liquid classes, labware, and scripts for various liquid handling platforms.

Scientist - Automation Specialist

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Led research initiatives to develop innovative solutions in biochemical analysis.
  • Optimized experimental protocols, enhancing accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Mentored junior scientists, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success and alignment.

Biotechnical Analyst

Advanced Testing Laboratories
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • - Running various Procter & Gamble chemical analysis methods on raw materials and final products
  • - Performing instrument qualification/ operation qualification on various lab instruments (balances, HPLC, & laboratory refrigerators)
  • - Gram staining of various bacteria samples collected throughout production facility

Team Leader – Field Technician

Roanoke College Information Technology Department
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • - Manage work orders and ticketing system for desktop integration across campus.
  • - Communicate diagnoses to faculty and staff and relay message back to IT Department.
  • - Coordinate and train junior field technicians in computer hardware and software.
  • - Review work of junior field technicians to eliminate discrepancies and errors.
  • - Troubleshoot and repaired a wide variety of issues varying from network, email, software, operating system, hardware, printing, and telecommunications.

Assistant Scientist

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2018 - Current
  • - Responsible for running client specific methods for varying anti-drug antibody & pharmacokinetic assays. Create and maintain varying reagents and supplies for each assay.
  • - GLP documentation and processing of raw data and final assay results.
  • - Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on laboratory instruments (Tecan, Meso Sector S 600 and Spectramax plate readers, varying plate washers, etc).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor: Computer Science

Roanoke College
Salem, VA
12.2017

Studied Biology of Cancer, German, and Advanced Computer Science

University of Zürich
06.2016

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Powershell, and SQL
  • Programming: Hamilton Scripting Language (HSL), Venus, Python, C, Html, CSS, Java, PHP, and bash scripting
  • Automation: Hamilton STAR, STARlet, Nimbus, Vantage, Microlab Prep, Scinomix robotic Tube Labeler, Tecan Evo, and Avidien
  • Lab Equipment/ Technique: cGMP, Karl-Fischer, various manual and auto titrations, HPLC ( chromeleon), refractive index, densitometer, PCR Gel electrophoresis, Gram staining, various aseptic lab techniques, and UV spec
  • Language: Conversational German

Certification

  • Hamilton Service Certification

Timeline

Associate Research Scientist

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
08.2022 - Current

Senior Scientist - Automation Specialist, Service

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
04.2021 - 08.2022

Scientist - Automation Specialist

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
12.2019 - 04.2021

Assistant Scientist

PPD, ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2018 - Current

Biotechnical Analyst

Advanced Testing Laboratories
04.2018 - 06.2018

Team Leader – Field Technician

Roanoke College Information Technology Department
01.2014 - 01.2018

Studied Biology of Cancer, German, and Advanced Computer Science

University of Zürich

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor: Computer Science

Roanoke College

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