Nicholas R. Gavigan
Lake Bluff
Summary
Scientist with solid track record in research and development, ready to contribute to cutting-edge scientific projects. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth project progression and team synergy. Highly skilled in experimental design and data analysis, with keen eye for detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Scientist II / Scientist I (R&D)
Abbott Laboratories
02.2019 - Current
- Promoted in Aug 2024 to Scientist I
- Certified operator of Architect CC/IA and Alinity CC/IA/S machines
- Trained new member of other teams of machines above
- Updated the Architect CC and Alinity CC logs to prevent errors and fix a gap in the procedure
- Involved in several programs to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Managed list of labs and co-works responsibilities for those given labs
- Managed of the monthly printing of all lab’s logs
- Daily checks of each lab to catch any misses to limit are QR’s
- Protocol and study development/execution/witnessing to evaluate studies and data in real time
- Developed and managed a team project to increase instrument readiness and material accountability across all labs along with organization of coolers
- Preparing labs for audits and working with other lab leads to answer auditor’s questions
- Investigate Team (investigate assay issues, develop solutions, and report findings to cross-function teams)
- Selected for Alinity s project to complete high priority studies on restricted timelines for regulatory submissions
- Working with Third-Party Manufacturer (Thermo Fisher) on use of the Alinity ci instruments for the new reagent kit design
- Selected as part of a small team to work with another division and cross-train on the Alinity s platform to assist in the completion of high priority projects
- Completed numerous study types to evaluate assay efficacy, GoldBox testing, performance, and stability to meet regulatory and business requirements
- Executed specialized experiment types for unique FDA submissions including several SARS CoV-2 and Traumatic Brain Injury assays
- Expected to demonstrate increased ability to execute independent work and self-management
- Selected as part of a small team to perform RCC testing on Alinity s for the following asssays Anti-HBs and Syphilis NT
- Instrument overview on Architect CC/IA and Alinity CC/IA for other groups inside Abbott
- Controlled Drug Agent -CDA- Competency Assessment
Operations Coordinator II
Abbott Laboratories
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Chemical Dispensing (Dry dispensing / Aseptic dispensing certified)
- SAP Access and VRS+ System Access (knowledge of operations for both)
- Stockroom Certified (Ordering / Receiving / Delivery of goods for Abbott Personnel)
- Worked head and head with COVID related tasks for R&D/Manufacturing
- Responsible for delivering R&D/Manufacturing order goods
Certified Athletic Trainer
E-Sports
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Providing medical coverage for camps
Certified Athletic Trainer
Athletico Physical Therapy
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked with all ages of athletes and all types of sporting events
- Ordering of materials for training room
- Setting up and attending doctor appointments with the patients
- Worked side by side with Physical Therapies in the clinical setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILSkills
- Research and experiments
- Lab scheduling
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analytics
Lab Experience
- ARCHITECT/Alinity ci series analyzers
- Alinity s series analyzer
- GLP AAS Track
- Independent Research
- GoldBox testing
- System Robustness
Timeline
Associate Scientist II / Scientist I (R&D)
Abbott Laboratories
02.2019 - Current
Operations Coordinator II
Abbott Laboratories
02.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Athletic Trainer
E-Sports
07.2017 - 07.2018
Certified Athletic Trainer
Athletico Physical Therapy
02.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Northern Illinois University
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