Bertrand E.

Experience

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  South Texas Nuclear pharmacy

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

  Laboratory Technician
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  Michigan High Throughput Screening Center

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Research Assistant ( Intern)

  Performed cytotoxicology screeningPerformed Mammalian cell culturePerformed Data analysis

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  Emergent BioSolutions

  Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

  Assistant Scientist

  Performs routine laboratory work to support execution of research studies using Toxine Neutralization Assay (Anthrax Lethal Toxin) Aid in the preparation and conduct of research protocols, data analysis and preparation of reports to support lab activitiesParticipate in Cell based assays methods development.Developed an automated method for cell counting using the Guava Cell CounterPerformed Mammalian cell culture. Performed Reagents qualification, Data analysis and protocol reviewWrite and revise Standard Operations Procedures and technical studiesLead Team Building Activities Show less

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  Becton, Dickinson and Company

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  Research Associate

  Used BD-Max automated real-time PCR platform to perform clinical diagnostic products testing.Participated in the validation of the GBS and Open System Reagents for the BD- Max platform. Performed Quality Control on new reagents and kits for releasePerformed routine molecular techniques associated with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Real Time PCR Support documentation, analysis and interpretation of experimental data and assist in producing appropriate reports

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  Bayer CropScience

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2018

  Lead a team of scientists responsible for trait detection of different target from target identification to life cycle management using molecular biology techniques. Conduct annual performance review for direct report, lead troubleshooting and validation activities. Also responsible for technology scouting and implementation of new analytics methods for routine testing. Evaluate laboratory requirementsDefine, prioritize and assist in the implementation of globally harmonized process improvement projectsScout and evaluate innovative technologiesDevelop, validate, and roll out new methodologies

  • Scientist II

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2018

  • R&D Specialist III

    Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  • R&D Specialist II

    Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
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  BASF

  Aug 2018 - now

  • Crop Analytics Lab Manager

    Apr 2019 - now

  • Scientist II

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2019