Elizabeth A. Neuman B.S., A.S.

Research Assistant

QualTek Molecular Laboratories

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Background

• Why Community College?• Young mother• Affordability• Flexibility

• Why The Biotechnology Program?• Cutting edge techniques• Encompasses a wide variety of biological disciplines• Opportunity to research, and work with industry standard equipment

• Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, P.A. (2006-2009)• A.S. in Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing and Molecular Techniques

• Cell and Tissue Culture Certificate• Biotechnology Camp Instructor• Tutor

Research Assistant – QualTek Molecular Laboratories (April 2011- Present )

• QualTek is a small bicoastal contract research organization that works with pharmaceutical companies across the world• Specialize in custom services for

Immunohistochemistry • Biomarker analysis and development• Clinical and Pre-Clinical studies

• Duties• Assisting Project Managers• Managing Small Studies • Shipping/Receiving• Inventory Management• Quality Control of Reagents• Accessioning Clinical Samples• Routine Maintenance/Cleaning of Laboratory

Future Plans

• Within QualTek• Move up to Lab Manager and/or Project Manager• Train new employees

• Overall Professional Goals• Obtain a Masters Degree• Teach at a Community College part or full time

• Giving Back to Montgomery County Community College• Pass along job openings• Come in and talk with students about my career• Speaking at upcoming career fairs