BRIAN K. ARMSTRONGMAIL@BRIANKARMSTRONG.COM

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA(757) 292-0001

EXPERIENCEQC LAB TECHNICIAN, YOH SCIENTIFIC, GLAXOSMITHKLINE, (2015-) Learned quality control procedures such as chromogenic & turbidimetric endotoxin detection,

biological indicators, pH testing using a pH meter, and speciation.o Became lead analyst for chromogenic endotoxin testing for over 1 year.o Led endotoxin qualifications for raw materials and 2 new drug products.o Performed hold studies for 4 products to test effects of storage time on endotoxin

quantification. Trained to use and perform preventative maintenance on most lab equipment. Trained in aseptic technique and gowning for environments up to ISO5 and BSL-2. Became familiar with audit regulations and worked to ensure labs were compliant with the

standards set by clients, government organizations, corporate audits, and internal audits.o Quality control microbiology labs were found to be in compliance for each audit.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, (2014) Worked independently and as a group in labs oriented for microbiology and chemistry over a

period of 4 years. Frequently used Sorvall and Eppendorf centrifuges, gas chromatographs, IR and NMR

spectroscopes, gel imagers, PCR, photospectroscopes, and micropipettes. Modified and optimized a protein isolation protocol for an enzyme Klentaq.

o Developed a PCR assay to determine the efficacy of the extracted producto Verified the presence of a plasmid in with a double digesto Induced production of the enzyme with IPTG and extracted it from transgenic E. colio Verified the sizes of extracted proteins with SDS-PAGE electrophoresis

Tracked phenotypic traits down generational lines in Drosophila melanogaster flies. Researched and wrote scientific papers in the following subjects:

o The effects of allelopathy on a local ecosystem.o Protein extraction, purification, and quantification of fish tissue samples.

EDUCATION

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (2011-2014)

Bachelors of Science in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology awarded 2014 Worked independently and as a group in labs oriented for microbiology and chemistry over a

period of 4 years.o Frequently used Sorvall and Eppendorf centrifuges, gas chromatographs, IR and NMR

spectroscopes, gel imagers, PCR, photospectroscopes, and micropipettes. Student member, American Society of Microbiology (2014-)

TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient coding in Java, TI, R, and MATLAB. Demonstrated fluency in Spanish Advanced use of the 2013’s Microsoft Office Suite including Excel