John Parrish
Memphis,TN
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong track record overseeing daily operations in the QC Team. Skilled in managing department operations and maintaining effective communication with management regarding inventory, documentation, and logs. Proficient in executing test method qualifications/validations and actively contributing to the implementation of continuous quality improvements within the lab. Experienced in participating in investigations related to out of specification (OOS), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and customer complaints (CC) within the QC lab. Committed to upholding standard operating procedures and documentation practices to ensure data integrity. Known for offering problem-solving solutions and troubleshooting expertise for processes and Flow Cytometer equipment/software. Dedicated to staying updated through regular training on new client processes and equipment. Capable of assuming the role of subject matter expert in the absence of a supervisor or manager. Meticulous in entering and maintaining assay results in various data platforms, such as Smartsheets and client-specific databases.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Analyst Lead Flow Cytometry
Charles Rivers Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
- Lead QC personnel with a strong focus on in-process and final product testing, equipment operations, and employee training in alignment with cGMPs
- Serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead for the Flow Cytometry team
- Collaborate closely with clients, management, and the Development Team to seamlessly integrate new client assays and documentation
- Play an active role in establishing and transferring test methods for Flow Cytometry related assays
- Train and supervise analysts in new methods and instrumentation, fostering growth and expertise
- Experience in method qualification/validation: Successfully qualified three immunophenotyping test methods and validated two immunophenotyping test methods
- Proficiency in using BD FACS Canto, BD FACS Lyric, MacsQuant Analyzer, and Agilent Penteon Flow Cytometer
- Serves as subject matter expert and technical lead for the Flow Cytometry team
- Manages schedules for employees and optimizes personnel scheduling to support all testing activities
- Authors/Co-authors Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reports, and reviews test results from other QC Analysts
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
Quality Control Analyst 3
Charles Rivers Laboratories
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted routine product and raw material release testing using multi-color flow cytometry and various laboratory techniques, ensuring compliance with GMP standards
- Reviewed QC analysts' test results for accuracy, ensuring efficient workflow and timely product release
- Entered assay results into trending databases for analysis and contributed to departmental operations like inventory management and documentation
- Maintained current knowledge of QC-relevant cGMP guidance (CFR, USP, EP, ICH)
- Proposed and implemented continuous improvement solutions in a fast-paced, technical environment
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and effective communication, functioning independently with minimal supervision
- Co-drafted SOPs to support new QC procedures and maintained reagent and media inventories
Quality Control Analyst 2
Charles Rivers Laboratories
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed in-process and final product assessments using multicolor flow cytometry
- Reviewed and verified test results for accuracy, maintaining an efficient workflow
- Entered assay results into databases for periodic analysis
- Assisted in departmental operations, such as managing inventories, logs, and documentation
- Co-drafted new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support new procedures
- Ensured data integrity and traceability by adhering to SOPs and good documentation practices
- Communicated effectively and clearly with cross-functional teams
- Maintained accurate written and electronic documentation, demonstrating understanding of good documentation practices
- Applied basic knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Participated in laboratory investigations, including Out of Specification (OOS) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Recognized opportunities for quality improvements and implemented appropriate actions
- Stayed familiar with relevant cGMP guidance (CFR, USP, EP, ICH)
- Assisted in troubleshooting activities and supported the onboarding and training of new analysts
Quality Control Analyst 1
Charles Rivers Laboratories
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Extensive lab experience with multicolor flow cytometry providing knowledge in multiparameter gating, gating strategies, cellular differentiation, and data analysis
- Experience with BD FACS Canto ll and BD FACS Lyric routine maintenance and software
- Was regularly tasked with team objectives as we all worked independently
- Routinely ordered necessary materials to enable the lab to continually process
- Oversaw mass data entry
Lab Tech in Biochemistry
University of Memphis
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Thorough lab experience allowing for familiarization with proper pipetting and micro pipetting techniques assuring that the collected data is both precise and accurate
- Knowledgeable in the following lab techniques: Size-Exclusion Column Chromatography, Gel Filtration, Spectroscopy, measurement of protein concentration through BCA, SDS-PAGE, and Bradford Dye-binding method
- Competent with performing calculations using basic Stoichiometry, reagent preparation
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
- Capable of collecting data and drawing conclusions based on the results collected
Support Staff
Flight Restaurant
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided excellent customer service, was able to operate efficiently under high stress situations
- Conducted restaurant opening and closing procedures, oversaw fellow employees work to ensure compliance with company policy regulations and food safety guidelines
- Instructed new employees to adhere to the high standards of the restaurant
- Exhibit thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, and guest interactions
- Team player
- Capable of handling stressful situations and working well with others
Shift Leader
Claridge Pet Resort
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Responsible for any of the pets needs, including administration of medication, high attention to detail regarding the pets’ breeds, and the ability to detect any potential health or behavioral problems in animals and solve them accordingly
- Maintained a clean and comfortable environment
- Provided the pet owners with peace of mind that the animals were well cared for
- Significant experience in proper cleaning and sterilization
- Ensured that all of the needs of the animals as well as the customers were met, including evaluating the other employees work
- Demonstrated a high level of organization maintaining for the care of 200 pets at a time
- Great attention to detail, required knowledge of various dog breeds and relevant health issues, required administration of time sensitive medication
- Coordinated the team to ensure all required tasks were completed in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Major in Chemistry, Minor in Biology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN2018
High School -
Collierville High School
Collierville, TN2014
Skills
- Multi-color flow cytometry, QC testing, Data interpretation, Attention to detail, Critical thinking, Technical troubleshooting
- Operations monitoring, Test coordination, Staff training, Inventory management, Safety procedures, Continuous improvement, Documentation review, Data entry, QC investigations, Test failure resolution, Investigation support
- Technical writing, Protocol development, Protocol review, Development team collaboration, Procedural updates, SOP development
- Quality management systems, Corrective action implementation
- Lab collaboration, Assay transfers, Assay validation, Quality improvement
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Hobbies and Interests
- Alpha Tau Omega
- CrossFit
- Nutrition
- Wake Boarding
Certification
- AACC Basic Concepts and Clinical Applications of Flow Cytometry AACC December 2021
Timeline
Quality Control Analyst Lead Flow Cytometry
Charles Rivers Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
Quality Control Analyst 3
Charles Rivers Laboratories
10.2022 - 06.2023
Quality Control Analyst 2
Charles Rivers Laboratories
05.2022 - 10.2022
Quality Control Analyst 1
Charles Rivers Laboratories
05.2021 - 05.2022
Lab Tech in Biochemistry
University of Memphis
01.2018 - 05.2018
Support Staff
Flight Restaurant
05.2015 - 03.2017
Shift Leader
Claridge Pet Resort
03.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Major in Chemistry, Minor in Biology
University of Memphis
High School -
Collierville High School
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