Alysa Fratto, MS

Experience

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  Westminster University

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  I worked to identify and characterize the halophilic life present on the Bonneville Salt Flats using cultivation techniques, microscopy, and molecular methods including the isolation and sequencing of the 16SrRNA gene. As a Resident Advisor I am a peer leader that oversees approximately 35 residents. This includes performing weekly on call responsibilities, helping to check residents in and out, coordinating hall programs, mediating roommate conflicts, holding monthly meetings, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct of Westminster College. I work to provide a safe, secure, and academic environments for my residents to live in. I worked in a team setting to build, paint, and furnish theatrical sets. I also worked in hanging, programming, and running lights as well as designing, setting up, and running sound for several theatrical productions. As a Student Assistant I was responsible for aiding patrons in finding library materials, organizing, cataloging, and shelving library materials.

  • Undergraduate Research Student

    Jun 2013 - May 2014

  • Resident Advisor

    Jul 2011 - May 2014

  • Scene Shop Technician

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Library Assistant

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2012
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  BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2022

  I work in the Regulated Products department on the analytical studies required for regulatory submission of IVD products developed by BioFire Diagnostics. My principle duties include writing experimental protocols, carrying out investigations, independently analyzing data and generating synopses of results and conclusions for presentations and reports, and training others on research protocols and good laboratory practices.

  • Research Associate III

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Research Associate II

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Research Associate I

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
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  BioMérieux

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

  I oversee the analytical validation studies required for regulatory submissions for all in-development BIOFIRE products. This role encompasses designing and overseeing all aspects of study execution in alignment with regulatory requirements. Critical thinking, effective and efficient decision making, and risk mitigation are all important attributes of the position. Activities include managing timelines, resources, and budgets, developing protocols, training lab personnel in experimental design and execution, data evaluation and communication, and synthesizing findings into study reports. I am responsible for contributing to the development, writing, and technical review of regulatory documents for submission to the FDA and other regulatory bodies. Additionally, I manage the career development and laboratory activities of a team of Research Associates. Show less I led the product stability program for all released and in-development BIOFIRE panels. Activities included developing and leading studies in accordance with regulatory requirements, tracking complex testing schedules, managing a team of Research Associates, generating study reports and regulatory submission documents, and responding to additional data inquiries. Successful written and oral data communication to interdisciplinary audiences was key in this role. Additional responsibilities included resource coordination, leveraging critical thinking skills to evaluate product performance, identifying and mitigating process risks, experimental design, and exercising proper prioritization of project deliverables. Show less

  • Manager, Scientist I

    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Associate Staff Scientist

    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Research Associate III

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
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  Roche

  Apr 2024 - now

  Product Marketing Manager