Alexandria Childs
@alexandriachilds
Quality-focused microbiology scientist skilled in GMP documentation and inspection readiness.
What I'm looking for
I am a microbiology scientist with hands-on experience supporting GMP-regulated testing, documentation control, and inspection readiness across biopharma quality functions. I have reviewed batch records, managed electronic quality systems such as Veeva, and contributed to deviation investigations and CAPA documentation.
My background includes environmental monitoring, sterility and endotoxin testing, and controlled document management, with roles at GSK, Castle Creek Biosciences, and other regulated labs. I have helped implement change controls, standardize documentation workflows, and improve testing timelines.
I bring a strong commitment to data integrity, Good Documentation Practices, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory alignment and product quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Review and verify GMP-regulated microbiological test records supporting batch release and use Veeva to manage deviations and documentation, contributing to root cause investigations, CAPA documentation, and inspection readiness.
QC EM Associate
Castle Creek Biosciences
Nov 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)
Supported environmental monitoring documentation review and compliance with SOPs, partnered on change controls for raw materials, and oversaw gowning qualification documentation and training compliance.
QC Support
Castle Creek Biosciences
May 2024 - Nov 2024 (6 months)
Reviewed assay data and QC documentation for regulatory alignment, performed endotoxin, sterility, and microbial ID testing, and drafted endotoxin protocols to support regulatory submissions and streamline workflows.
Microbiology Lab Technician
Veltek Associates, Inc
Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)
Executed antimicrobial effectiveness and water testing under GMP protocols, documented results, supported deviation resolution, and reviewed batch records to support sterility monitoring and data integrity.
Quality Assurance Archivist
Spark Therapeutics
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)
Managed controlled documentation within a large QA archive initiative, ensured GDP and data integrity compliance, and developed tracking systems to improve accessibility and inspection readiness.
Research Associate
Veturi Lab
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Conducted data extraction, statistical modeling, and structured reporting using RStudio, producing analytical reports and presentations summarizing research findings.
Plasma Center Technician
BioLife Plasma Services
Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)
Facilitated regulated donor screening and documentation in a high-volume compliance environment, performed vital sign and hematocrit measurements, and ensured donor safety through proper procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science, Biobehavioral Health
Activities and societies: Core competencies: batch record review & release support, deviation investigation & CAPA documentation, electronic quality systems (Citrix, Veeva), controlled document management, inspection readiness, environmental monitoring, data integrity & GDP.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health with coursework and competencies related to regulatory documentation, quality systems, and environmental monitoring.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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