Heather Sexton
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Detail oriented research scientist bringing twelve years of expertise in cell, molecular, and microbiology. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist III
Inotiv
03.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and expertise for the design and execution of standard and novel MP&T laboratory procedures
- Generate and analyze laboratory data, write reports and document study activities that ensure results are accurate and clearly understood
- Review literature to determine the most appropriate approach for project-specific needs
- Participate in client teleconferences
- Communicate regularly with project leads and study directors from other Inotiv sites on cross-site projects
- Assist in the evaluation of new instrumentation and technologies
- Ensure the timely analysis of study samples according to client expectations
- Review and approve raw data and reports to be sent to internal and external clients
- Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring for more junior staff members in the laboratory
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of Best Practices, SOPs and Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (21 CFR, Part 58) as these relate to study-specific services provided, this job description, and general facility operations
- Ligand binding assays including ELISA and electrochemiluminescence immunoassays; DNA/RNA extraction, purification, quantification; mammalian cell cultures including 2D+ hepatocyte models; and other common lab practices
- Known as the Saint Louis site subject matter expert for all ligand binding assays
Pathology Associate Supervisor
Inotiv
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Build relationships across departments and disciplines and with customers through frequent communication throughout the project and by ensuring their needs are being met
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Establish and communicate major milestones both internally and externally; discuss with team when escalation is required based on progress against deliverables/milestones
- Assist Pathologists during Peer Reviews or other circumstances
- Perform quality control processes on pathology data prior to draft report issuance
- Coordinate report audit management for pathology-related findings
- Provide clear and accurate documentation of study activities according to SOP/GLP requirements.
- Act as the training coordinator for Pathology Associates
- Demonstration of strong proficiency/expertise in use of common office software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to quickly learn and master new software applications
Pathology Associate
Inotiv
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Organizing applicable data prior to the pathologists’ evaluation of slides
- Assisting with data table processing and formatting
- Ensuring LIMs are properly set up prior to pathology evaluations
- Supporting remote and on-site pathologists during peer reviews and report preparation
- Monitoring and tracking pathologists’ schedules to ensure timely issuance of deliverables
- Performing quality control processes on pathology data prior to report issuance
- Coordinating report audit management for pathology-related findings
Biologist-Intermediate
Bayer
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Organizing and tracking a high throughput of dozens of experiments running simultaneously
- Maintaining growth and culture maintenance of various pathogens, inoculation preparation, imaging, and image analysis
- Writing protocols, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMs), pathogen propagation and maintenance, aseptic technique, autoclaving, microscopy, and regulated waste disposal
- Managing Excel spreadsheets that kept the team updated on all levels of various experiments including growth stages, treatments received, space allocation, and completion steps for each experiment weekly
Cyber Network Defense Manager
Army National Guard
06.2009 - 04.2019
- Responsible for the supervision and leadership of the Defensive Cyber Operation Element within the Missouri Cyber Team
- Previous roles include Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Battalion S6 (Staff Officer)
- Over eight years of experience in leadership and organization being responsible for twelve to forty-eight Soldiers at a time and working as a liaison between the Company and Brigade
Greenhouse Technician
Monsanto
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Supporting various research groups via plant propagation and management and assisting with various levels of the experimental process
- Conducting parasitic extraction, greenhouse and growth chamber maintenance and management, and herbicide application
Education
Master of Science - Biology - Cell And Molecular
University of Missouri, St. Louis
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Psychology
Northwest Missouri State University
04-2012
Skills
- Research methods
- Method validation
- Documentation expertise
- Quantitative research
- Experiment design
- Technical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
· Bayer Trait Design & Sciences Program Award – March 2017
· Randstad Recognition Award – May 2015
· Army Achievement Medal – June 2012
· Silver Medal Athlete – April 2012
· Dean’s List Award – April 2012
· Ellis Foundation Scholarship – May 2007
· Missouri State Gymnastics Champion – 2001 & 2002
Timeline
Research Scientist III
Inotiv
03.2022 - Current
Pathology Associate Supervisor
Inotiv
07.2020 - 03.2022
Pathology Associate
Inotiv
03.2020 - 07.2020
Biologist-Intermediate
Bayer
07.2014 - 03.2020
Greenhouse Technician
Monsanto
04.2013 - 07.2014
Cyber Network Defense Manager
Army National Guard
06.2009 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Biology - Cell And Molecular
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Psychology
Northwest Missouri State University
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