Cali McDonough

Experience

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  SPEX CertiPrep

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Intern

  - Operations Project Management- Traveled and participated in integration of SPEX acquisition- Proficient in packaging process i.e. filling, sealing, labeling

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  James Madison University

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Biotechnology Seminar Teaching Assistant

  - Assisted in grading assignments, answering students’ questions, facilitating classroom discussions, and running/updating the course website.

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  SPEX CertiPrep

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

  - Implementation of new SOPs for lot location system of raw materials within inorganic and organic manufacturing departments- Processing bill of material cost, adjusting inventory levels based on consumption, and purging of obsolete/expired raw material inventory - Execution and tracking of Lean Six Sigma projects- Assist in special projects for large government agencies- Manage bulk acid packaging projects - Auditing of corporate website data and revising inputs based on collaborative discussions with chemists- Completed projects for sister company using remote access

  • Special Projects Coordinator

    May 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Marketing Intern

    Dec 2018 - May 2019
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  Illume Fertility (formerly RMA of Connecticut)

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2022

  Embryologist

  - Perform high-level embryology procedures including assisted hatching, embryo transfers, ICSI, and biopsy loading.- Identification and assessment of embryos ranging from day 1 through 7 and oocytes.- Diagnostic semen analysis and sperm preparations, including surgically retrieved sperm.- Perform vitrification and warming of both, embryos and oocytes.- Media and culture dish preparation.- Laboratory QC procedures.- Maintain accurate written records and report into electronic medical record system.- Assist in training new team members.- Manage inventory for laboratory dry goods and media; perform sperm contact material QC on all new incoming lots. Show less

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  Boston IVF

  Oct 2022 - now

  Embryologist