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Charisma Edwards

@charismaedwards

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Diligent life science professional with 3+ years in biotechnology.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a collaborative environment that values accuracy and innovation.

I am a dedicated life science professional with over three years of experience in biology and biotechnology. My journey has been marked by a commitment to accuracy and public service, which I aim to bring to a new organization that shares these values. Currently, I serve as a Hazard Review Specialist at UL Solutions, where I review submissions and prepare Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for domestic retailers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

My previous role as a Laboratory Technician II at Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories allowed me to hone my skills in pathogen detection and microbiological processes. I am proficient in utilizing advanced detection platforms and have a strong background in regulatory compliance, including OSHA, DOT, and IATA standards. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to contribute my expertise to enhance team dynamics and project outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Hazard Review Specialist

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UL Solutions

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Reviewed submissions to the database system and prepared Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for domestic retailers. Provided regulatory support to customer support and collaborated with product development and programming teams to improve and assist with testing of software.

Regulatory Compliance Root Cause Analysis Freshdesk Microsoft Office Suite

Receptionist

Atria Senior Living

Nov 2020 - Nov 2023 (3 years)

Answered incoming telephone calls, retrieved messages, and forwarded them to appropriate personnel. Coordinated guestroom reservations, maintained resident lists, and performed various clerical duties.

Customer Service Microsoft Office Suite Data Entry Administrative Support Scheduling

Laboratory Technician II

Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories

Jul 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Performed daily use of pathogen detection platforms including PCR and ELISA, utilizing 3M Molecular Detection System, BacGene, and BAX technologies. Implemented aseptic technique into all laboratory processes and identified non-conformances to determine root causes.

PCR Aseptic Technique Root Cause Analysis GLP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Activities and societies: Endocrinology Research and Publication (Aug 2021-Nov 2021) on Social and Sexual Behaviors involving Costa Rican Convict Cichlids supervised by Dr. Matthew Grober. Co-authored 'Do Rates of Aggressive Behavior Correlate with O2 Consumption in Female Convict Cichlids?' K. Anderson, J. Aungst, C. Edwards, E. Ogbu, S. Ramlall, D. Stokes, & MS Grober, 2021.

Studied Biology with a focus on Endocrinology Research, including social and sexual behaviors of Costa Rican Convict Cichlids. Contributed to a publication on the correlation between aggressive behavior and O2 consumption in female Convict Cichlids.