Brandy Conrad
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Education
1994-1997 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
· B.S., Biology with Chemistry minor.
· Received Honors at Entrance Scholarship.
2006-2008 Utah State Valley College Orem, UT
· Aviation Science Major.
2010-Present Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
· Accounting and Geography.
Professional Experience
Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
Adjunct Biology Instructor May 1997 - Present
Reports Specialist April 2009 - Present
Held two positions
Quality Specialist I Mar 2013 - May 2014
Held two positions
Quality Assurance Inspector Aug 2004 - Oct 2006
Memberships
Volunteer Work
Other Skills
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Education
1994-1997 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
· B.S., Biology with Chemistry minor.
· Received Honors at Entrance Scholarship.
2006-2008 Utah State Valley College Orem, UT
· Aviation Science Major.
2010-Present Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
· Accounting and Geography.
Professional Experience
Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
Adjunct Biology Instructor May 1997 - Present
- Instruct introductory biology students in laboratory techniques.
- Instruct workshop classes which include lecture and open discussion forums for clarification of biology topics for students enrolled in College Biology courses.
- Present lectures on biology topics including experimental procedures, equipment demonstrations and the topics covered in a semester long introductory biology course.
- Write syllabi, quizzes, worksheets and tests.
- Maintain grade records for approximately 150-200 students per semester.
- Privately tutor students when needed.
Reports Specialist April 2009 - Present
- Prepare Excel reports for management and clients including Project Reports, Biweekly Reports, Quarterly Reports and Year-End Summary Reports.
- Maintain Daily Hours Report (weekly payroll) for 17 employees.
Held two positions
Quality Specialist I Mar 2013 - May 2014
- Summarized QA indexes for weekly review and monthly client reports. Monitored responses and tracked issues to completion.
- Identified and analyzed trends in process performance data. Compiled and presented summary reports and data analysis for weekly review meetings
- Investigated and recorded quality of service issues reported by internal clients.
- Reported results of investigation to appropriate individuals for corrective action or client contact
- Met with Quality Assurance group to discuss agenda items for laboratory improvement
- Worked with Quality and Compliance division for audits
- Assisted in training new employees on quality in the laboratory
- Prepared specimens for processing in the Molecular Oncology clinical laboratory.
- Performed laboratory assays using molecular technology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, end-point PCR, real-time PCR, capillary electrophoresis/fragment analysis and sequencing.
- Performed and analyzed qualitative, semi-qualitative or quantitative tests.
- Performed instrument calibration and maintenance.
- Performed quality control on reagents.
Held two positions
Quality Assurance Inspector Aug 2004 - Oct 2006
- Reviewed raw data of test reports to ensure compliance to internal standard operating procedures and regulatory standards.
- Performed GLP/GMP audits and data integrity audits of in-process testing. Performed logbook audits.
- Performed internal audits of processes and systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Maintained trends of adverse quality events (unexpected results, retests, deviations, amended reports) for two sections of the lab.
- Corrective and preventative action initiation, investigations, resolution and follow-up.
- Reviewed validation protocols, reports and raw data.
- Followed GLP, GMP, EPA regulations and ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and EN 45001 guidelines.
- Received samples and performed microbiological/synthetic blood barrier testing on medical barrier materials (gowns/drapes, gloves, condoms, face masks and filtration devices). Testing performed according to ASTM and ISO standards.
- Performed validations for personnel and tests of responsibility.
- Generated and reviewed standard operating procedures.
- Generated protocols. Performed design review and ensured protocols were effective and appropriate.
- Wrote and reviewed final reports sent to sponsors.
- Interfaced with sponsors to provide technical information and follow-up on testing.
- Trained and supervised support personnel.
- Presented at trade shows to promote testing services and attended conferences to further knowledge of the industry.
Memberships
- American Society for Clinical Pathologists, Certification in Molecular Biology.
- Member of Utah Bat Conservation Cooperative
- Member of Western Bat Working Group
Volunteer Work
- Assist U.S. Forest Service personnel in conducting bat surveys in American Fork Canyon, June-August
- Assist Best Friends Animal Society with office work and community outreach for colony cats
- Assist Hawkwatch International with educational programs
- Traveled to Nicaragua with the Organization for Bat Conservation to assist local scientists with bat surveys and conservation education programs, February 2013
- Volunteered at 2006 meeting of Association of Space Explorers in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Participated in Education Outreach with Utah State Office of Education in conjunction with NASA, 2005-2006
Other Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Certified in Quickbooks.
- Private helicopter pilot license with instrument rating.
- Certified as a medical transcriptionist.