Kristen McGuire-Husky
(408) 410-7200 ~ kristenmcguire@gmail.com
Objective
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Seeking a challenging
position in biotechnology and pharmaceutical knowledge management systems. |
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Employment History |
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2005 -
Present |
Consulting Quality
Assurance Engineer Currently under contract with Ingenuity Systems,
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Develops test plans and
test scripts to ensure the quality of Ingenuity’s knowledge base and customer
application. Performs quality assurance on new content and existing
biological concepts in Ingenuity's knowledge structure. Designs and performs
tests on Ingenuity’s web based application. |
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2002 – 2005 |
Consulting Ontologist Contracted with Ingenuity Systems, |
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Aided in the
creation of unique databases for structuring knowledge specific to the
pharmaceutical industry. Developed XML scripts to implement a novel feature
for Ingenuity’s customer application.
Ensured the scientific integrity of the biological content in the knowledge
structure. Assisted in customer support operations. |
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2001 – 2002 |
Knowledge Base Engineer Ingenuity Systems, |
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Aided
in the development and maintenance large knowledge base of molecular biology
for use by drug discovery scientists. Responsible for ensuring both the
biological quality and technical quality of the knowledge base. Independently managed interdepartmental
project teams, responsible for managing the project schedule and ensuring
quality of final product. |
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2000 – 2001 |
Production Associate Clontech Laboratories,
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Responsible
for all aspects of the production of competent E-coli cells, tissue cultures,
cDNA synthesis from total and mRNA, nuclear extracts for ELISA assays and
cell biology probes to detect apoptosis using ISO 9001 protocols. Updated
production protocols, preformed optimizations and scale-up of new products. |
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Education
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1996-2000 |
Bachelor of Science - GPA 3.0 Major: Cell
and Molecular Biology Minors: Chemistry and History Honors: Tulane University Founder's Scholarship
recipient |
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Skills
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Able
to logically organize and categorize large quantities of information quickly
and efficiently. |
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Able
to work independently, committed to following through on projects and meeting
deadlines. |
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Able
to understand and summarize a vast array of technical literature. |
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Thorough
understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies and test tools. |
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C/C++,
Perl, XML and HTML programming experience, adept at quickly mastering new
languages. |
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Proficient
in cell and molecular biology techniques including cDNA synthesis, PCR,
Northern blots, ELISA assays, nuclear extracts, tissue, viral and bacteria
culture. |
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Demonstrated
creativity in problem solving. |
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References |
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Available upon request |
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