MARTINA DENNIS 494 Summer Avenue * Newark, NJ 07104 * Phone: (732) 470-3785 * martina.dennis7@g mail.

com ________________________________________ ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER / LAB SCIENTIST * Professional, dynamic and highly skilled Associate Researcher/ Lab Scientist w ith extensive experience leading research projects and performing complex analys is of scientific data. * Proficient in analyzing and interpreting biological, chemical, and microbiolog ical data using exceptional quantitative skills, critical-thinking, and mathemat ical skills. * Expert in cutting-edge technologies, handling case studies, strategic planning , and managing the training & development of junior staff members. * Excellent writing and presentation skills and able to identify and capture opp ortunities to accelerate program expansion. * Superb communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills wi th the ability to excel in challenging and deadline-driven environments and ensu re that projects are completed on time and within budget. * Computer Skills: MS Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, LIMS, Watson, MS Word, Softmax 4.8 and GxP 5.0 * Project/Test Management * Immunoassays * Reagent Preparation * Patient Education * GLP//GMP Lab Procedures * Team Leadership/Management * Elisa/MSD ECL/DNA-RNA Extractions * Assay Troubleshooting * Case Management/Studies * SOP Development * Quality Controls * Medical Tests/Exams * Study Sample Analysis * Method Writing * FDA Regulations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SCIENTIST/ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST, TANDEM LABS - A LABCORP CO., West Trento n, NJ 2006-Present Lead immunoanalytical group on multiple projects for GLP compliant CRO. Perform immunoassays, pharmacokinetic, SPEAD/Resin and neutralizing antibody assays for drugs. Process antibodies to drugs from human and animal biological samples and perform method transfers, handle case studies, validations, and sample analysis assays. Coordinate with the project manger and with clients to perform specific tasks for each assignment. * Perform ELISAs utilizing advanced technologies including Bioveris, Mesoscale r obotics and automation. Responsible for training new personnel on designated pro jects. * Aid senior scientists in developing PK and ADA assays and prepare/label conjug ates. * Draft, validate, and revise standard operating procedures while following all safety and security policies and prescribed GLP practices, policies, and guideli nes. * Analyze data, create plate maps, and set up runs using Watson; prepare/label c onjugates. * Prepare mission-critical reagents for projects. QUALITY CONTROL SCIENTIST, ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC Branchburg, NJ 2004-2 006 Worked in a BL2 laboratory environment on a daily basis as a member of the quant

ization group at GcMP/GLP pharmaceutical company; manage testing of PCR IVD comp onents and DNA/RNA amplification/detection for release and stability. Performed and created value/range assignments, interpreted and validated data, trained new personnel on multiple assays and wrote/revised standard operating procedures (S OPs) and quality control documents. Aided with method developments and carried o ut validations and protocols. * Performed functional testing of raw materials including HIV, HCV, HBV, CT/NG, MTB, MAV, CMV, and blood screening products. * Handled microorganisms such as human plasma and patient samples, HIV, HCV, HBV , CT/NG, MTB, MAV, and CMV. * Conducted DNA/RNA manual testing with PCR assays such as ELISA, extractions an d poison assays/high pure assays. * Some experience with GC/HPLC * Performed DNA/RNA automated testing with Thermocycler 9600, COBAS Amplicor, GT -12, COBAS Ampliprep, COBAS Taqman 48, and COBAS TaqMAn 96. * Maintained and updated test data and documented laboratory activities using th e LIMS system. EDUCATION BS, ANIMAL SCIENCE/PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH, Rutgers University, New B runswick, NJ, 2003