SQL
Skylar Reed
Richmond,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with advance-level skill and experience in automated laboratory processes with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, detail-oriented, and strategic mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions to the field of biotechnology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Automation Specialist, Service
PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2024 - Current
- Programmed, developed, qualified, and validated over 100 automated programs for liquid handling systems on Hamilton STAR, STARlet, and Vantage platforms using Good Lab Practices.
- Developed and maintained approximately 12 Macro workbooks utilizing VBA and SQL for database management and automating repetitive processes resulting in higher efficiency.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized over 100 automation programs.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Established company automation methodology, frameworks, and tools.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Automation Specialist, Service
PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained, troubleshot automated liquid handling instrumentation including Hamilton - STAR, STARlet, and Vantage systems.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automated programs.
- Optimized labware, liquid classes, program logic, and database interactions to decrease program execution time, increase precision and accuracy of data.
- Tested, qualified, and validated automated programs to be used in secure environments.
Scientist
PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Analyzed samples of blood and tissue for specific chemicals using automated testing procedures.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion such as implementing 5S processes across seven laboratory spaces in three buildings.
- Acted as team leader for department inventory team, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Assistant Brewer
Tradition Brewing Company
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided professional services to Christopher Newport University to support new developments in educational opportunities for Chemistry majors.
- Designed recipes and brewed beer on a 20 barrel system.
- Maintained documentation of sales, in-house and distribution, for State and Federal Tax documentation.
- Updated and Maintained company website with new beer released and company updates.
- Supported marketing, customers service, and delivery processes with subject matter expertise.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
Office Assistant
Christopher Newport University
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared and edited approximately 50 documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in SQL and VBA
- Hamilton Script Language
- Automation
- Analytical Instrumentation
- Process Optimization
Certification
- Certified MICROLAB STAR Service Engineer, Hamilton Company - Issued 2022
Software
VBA
Venus 4
Venus 5
Timeline
Sr. Automation Specialist, Service
PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2024 - Current
Automation Specialist, Service
PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2022 - 03.2024
Scientist
PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Brewer
Tradition Brewing Company
04.2019 - 03.2021
Office Assistant
Christopher Newport University
10.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Christopher Newport University
- Certified MICROLAB STAR Service Engineer, Hamilton Company - Issued 2022
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