Claire Lando

Experience

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  St. Barnabas Hospital

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

  Clinical Rotation: Microbiology
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  Christiana Care Health System

  Feb 2010 - Apr 2010

  Clinical Rotation: Chemistry and Blood Bank
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  University of Pennsylvania Health System

  Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Clinical Rotation: Hematology
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  Summit Medical Group of Berkeley Heights, NJ

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2013

  Lead Molecular Techologist / Medical Technologist

  • Provided strategic leadership and ensured smooth daily operations of the clinical molecular laboratory.• Utilized a range of DNA amplification techniques to effectively detect pathogenic viruses relevant to women's health.• Proficiently operated, calibrated, and maintained all laboratory instrumentation and medical devices, adhering to strict quality and regulatory standards

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  St. Barnabas Hospital

  Nov 2010 - May 2014

  Per Diem Microbiologist

  • Responsible for the identification and susceptibility testing of pathogenic organisms. • Utilized FISH technique for rapid identification of microorganisms in blood cultures to facilitate prompt treatment decisions.

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  Vela Diagnostics

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

  Field Scientific and Technical Support Specialist

  • Provided technical expertise to the marketing departments on the functionality and utilization of real-time PCR instruments.• Collaborated closely with the R&D department to enhance product designs and drive continuous improvement efforts. • Collected and organized training materials for FDA clinical trial sites, facilitating implementation and adherence to protocols.• Conducted reviews and revisions of user manuals, material data sheets, and package inserts to guarantee accuracy and compliance with product specifications. Show less

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  Summit Medical Group of New Jersey

  May 2015 - Dec 2019

  Laboratory Supervisor

  • Ensured strict adherence to CAP and CLIA regulatory standards to maintain compliance.• Performed clinical diagnostic testing of moderate and high complexity with precision and accuracy.• Led the implementation and management of quality management plans to ensure the attainment of rigorous quality metrics.• Conducted thorough analysis of quality control reports to verify the accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results.• Successfully implemented and validated analytical testing platforms, to verify the accuracy and efficiency in the testing process. Show less

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  Novartis

  Dec 2019 - now

  • Responsible for the planning, executing, and distributing of clinical supplies to support global clinical trials.• Act as a key business partner, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with external vendors to ensure operational excellence within the CMO network.• Coordinate material routing and management of drug product, clinical labels, and finished goods for clinical trials.• Serve as a dedicated deviation investigator for packaging and distribution related incidents, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.• Work cross functionally with production teams to schedule the manufacturing and distribution of radioligand therapy clinical products to clinical sites. Show less • Oversaw the receipt and secure storage of clinical samples (i.e. apheresis, cell banks, finished products) for CAR-T research and development initiatives.• Collaborated with senior stakeholders to strategically plan and execute capital expense projects for the laboratory.• Implemented strategic planning and forecasting to ensure uninterrupted product availability and minimize production issues.• Onboarded critical laboratory equipment and established comprehensive maintenance procedures, to ensure optimal performance.• Identified data integrity gaps and employed best practices to secure and manage critical information.• Implemented corrective action plans to address internal audit findings, driving continuous improvement.• Served as a member of the laboratory safety committee and acted as a key representative for HSE and OSHA audits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a safe work environment. Show less

  • Clinical Biospecimen Senior Scientist

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Associate External Operations Manager

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Associate Expert Science & Technology

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2022