Resumé
Education
North Carolina State University
August 2023 - Present
Master of Microbial Biotechnology
Relevant Course Work:
Core Technologies in Molecular and Cellular Biology (with Lab)
Product Design and Development
Industry Case Studies in Microbial Biotechnology
Microbial Biotechnology
Current Topics in Bioscience Management
Wake Technical Community College
January 2022 - May 2022
Phlebotomy Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathologists [ASCP] Certification
147 clinical hours completed
Castleton University
August 2012 - May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Concentration in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine
Minor in Chemistry
Conducted independent student research with guidance from Primary Investigator
Authored sections of two grant applications for student research funded by the Vermont Genetics Network
Attended American Society for Microbiology Conferences
Relevant Course Work:
Advanced Molecular Biology (with Lab)
Analytical Chemistry (with Lab)
Anatomy and Physiology I & II (with Labs)
Applied Microbiology (with Lab)
Biochemistry (with Discussion)
Biostatistics
Immunology
Microbiology (with Lab)
Organic Chemistry I & II (with Lab)
Employment
bioMeriéux
September 2019 - Present
Scientist/ Phlebotomist
Author verification protocols
Execute verification and validation testing
Author verification and validation reports
Trained in BSL-2 and BSL-3 level safety procedures
Member of the Durham site Green Team and Activities Committee
Kerry Inc.
March 2019 - July 2019
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Conducted analytical testing on in-process samples and advise Production Team on appropriate batch adjustments
Data entry and organization across multiple software systems including LIMS
Inspected manufacturing equipment between batch runs to ensure cleaning protocols were followed
Castleton University
August 2016 - May 2018
Microbiology/ Biology I and II Lab Instructor
Lead multiple introductory laboratory sections in basic lab protocols
Created and administered lab practical exams
Graded student assignments and practical exams
Maintained bacterial cultures
Copy of Resumé
Kelsey McKay Resume 2023 updated for class.docx