Jim Miller

Experience

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  Sonoco

  May 1973 - Sept 1974

  QC/QA Lead

  QC inspector first shift. Ran the floor of all the machine operators.

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  Dutchland Laboratories Inc

  Oct 1974 - Dec 1987

  Manager Rabbit & Feed Research & Production

  Manager, Rabbit Division / Feed Mfg. Division From the corporation’s inception, I developed a colony of rabbits (SPF NZW and Dutch-Belts) from 25 males and 50 females to exceed 37,000 daily inventories through caesarian re-derivation. I was responsible for the entire operation: building design, operational margins, mass production and innovation of animal caging. All genetics, animal health, preventative medicine program and scientific conditions with clients fell under my responsibility. I was the first to produce large numbers of SPF Rabbits globally and instructed a program that, through today, has not been compromised. (genetically or health-wise). Line breeding with eight (8) lines NZW & five (5) Dutch Belted lines. Show less

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  Dutchland Lab Animals, Inc.

  Oct 1974 - Jan 1986

  Supervisor - Sr. Manager
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  HRP Inc.

  Jan 1987 - Dec 1997

  Manager, Antisera Operations / Technical Services

  Responsible for the physical, operational and management of the Antisera Division. Developed the standard operating procedures of computer driven protocols within the Antisera database program. Developed and employed the necessary programs to produce and maintain gnotobiotic / axenic animals. Identify new animal models pertinent to HRP’s current and future business. Develop and review all nutrition programs concerning the advancement of better feeds and feeding regimen.Worked on special projects concerning existing health of various species that were currently being produced by HRP Inc. (rabbits, guinea pigs, canines, nonhuman primates, and mice) Developed and instituted mechanisms to provide special services/products/presentations to clients, visited various clients. Presented technical seminars and attended regional/national meetings. Assisted with HRP’s Quality Program and trained employees. Show less

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  North American Falconers Association

  Jan 1999 - now

  Master Falconer

  Flew a variety of hunting birds: Kestrel, Sharpshin, Coopers, Redtails, NA & Finnish Goshawks, Harris Hawks.

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  Covance Laboratories Inc.

  Nov 2005 - now

  Assoc. Director Immunology Services

  Responsible for the following areas including technical, physical, operational, and financial management of Immunology Services, Denver, Pa.. Contract Research including biological and vaccine testing parameterso Studies based on EU, USDA, and FDA guidelineso Documentation of antigen dose and dilution, administration route, number, frequency and volume of injections. Polyclonal Ab’s produced to vaccine lots to optimize and validate potency assays plus samples for serological testing Write animal phase validation and technology transfer protocols for vaccine potency lot releases and methodology.  Vaccine and Antivenin Testingo Potency and efficacy is determined by neutralization tests using specific snake venom and is standardized by biological assay in mice Polyclonal Antibody Production Developed and maintain CRP’s “Study Viewer”…Web based Quote process to include 24 hr. turn around and 48 hr. start up studies for researchers Maintain SPF animal status which includes barriers including flexible film isolatorso Rodents, G. Pigs, Hamsters, Chickens, Rabbits, Equine, Bovine, Caprine and Ovine species Immunochemistry Serviceso Antibody Purificationso Antibody Characterization / Quantificationo Antibody Labeling (HRP, Biotin, FITC, RITCo Immunoassay Developmento Western Blots Hybridoma Development Monoclonal Antibody Developmento Ascities Fluido In-Vitro production (Roller bottles & Hollow-fiber)o Mycoplasma testing & Decontaminationo Optimization of cell lines and Isotypingo Cell Banking &n storage  Bloods & Tissue Products Show less

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  Covance - CRP Inc. Immunology Services

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  2017 Annual Special Recognition

  Congratulations for a 2017 Covance Early Development Annual Award!On behalf of CRP management, please accept my appreciation for the remarkable job you have done over the past year. Your actions have not only positively impacted our key results, but you have also demonstrated the values set forth in the CRP cultural beliefs. CRP continues to grow thanks to your hard work and dedication. Delivery of our high quality products and services ultimately improves lives around the globe. You should take great pride in your accomplishments to help achieve this mission. Show less

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  Covance Laboratories Inc., Assoc. Director Ops. Immunology Svcs. Retired

  Apr 2020 - now

  Assoc. Director Ops. Immunology Services
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  Retired

  May 2020 - now

  Retired