Overview
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Chandler A. Gentry

Sherman Oaks,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Microbiology Quality Control Analyst

Instilbio
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Perform Environmental Monitoring program testing including EMPQ and routine testing in compliance with regulatory requirements and commitments for clinical and commercial products
  • Understanding of US and international (e.g. FDA, ISO, EU, ICH, GXP) regulations and guidance applicable to microbiology
  • Execute internal product testing including growth promotion, bioburden, rapid sterility and endotoxin
  • Support external microbial ID send out, EM trending, LIMs establishment, and internal audits
  • Interface with cross-functional groups such as manufacturing, facilities, supply quality, QA

Microbiologist

CC Testing Labs
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Carried out internal quality control assessments for microbiology
  • Cross trained in ICP-MS and LC-MS
  • DNA extraction and qPRC followed by interpretation of results enter data in LIMS/CC
  • Preparation of media and reagents used for testing
  • Training microbial technicians in aseptic methods and protocols; following standards and procedures; and complying with legal regulations (Cal-OSHA, DCC)
  • Preparation and control of process quality control organisms
  • Data management and verification of data produced via real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction prior to official reporting
  • Coordinate with chemistry lead to plan preparation of samples upon arrival in facility

Medical Scribe/Testing Associate Lead

CORE Response
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Accompanied Clinicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
  • Documented medical history of patients into charts prior to vaccination.
  • Monitoring patients after receiving vaccinations.
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Administering oral swab tests to patients

Rapid Antigen Covid Tester

The Help Group
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Running Abbott SARS-CoV/SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid lateral flow immunoassay and reporting results.
  • Administering Anterior Nasal swab specimen collection.
  • Assisting Nurses as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology/Biotechnology

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Microbiology

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • Sampling Procedures
  • Critical Thinking
  • DNA Amplification
  • Compliance with GMPs
  • SOP Development
  • Testing Protocols
  • Lab Collaboration
  • Monitoring Data Quality
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • QC Investigations
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices

Certification

  • 12 years of training in Tang Soo Do Marshall Arts, successfully awarded Black Belt Certification (BB)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) 2021
  • 10 years of piano lessons and completion of the Certificate of Merit program
  • Certified to run BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card immunochromatographic membrane assay

Timeline

Microbiology Quality Control Analyst

Instilbio
05.2022 - 03.2023

Microbiologist

CC Testing Labs
07.2021 - 04.2022

Rapid Antigen Covid Tester

The Help Group
04.2021 - 05.2021

Medical Scribe/Testing Associate Lead

CORE Response
08.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology/Biotechnology

California State University Northridge

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Microbiology

California State University Northridge
  • 12 years of training in Tang Soo Do Marshall Arts, successfully awarded Black Belt Certification (BB)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) 2021
  • 10 years of piano lessons and completion of the Certificate of Merit program
  • Certified to run BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card immunochromatographic membrane assay
Chandler A. Gentry