Sherry Browne
Algonquin
Summary
Results-driven Lean and Principal Scientist with over 8 years of experience in Quality Control within the biologics and gene therapy sectors. Expertise in managing QC operations, including significant contributions at Novartis Gene Therapies, while providing technical leadership in cGMP release testing, investigations, trend analysis, and inspection readiness. Proficient in analytical method transfer, execution, and troubleshooting within validated QC systems. Currently serving as Quality Control Compliance Officer with Acting QC Supervisor responsibilities, ensuring robust laboratory management during supervisory absences and acting as the primary escalation point for QC matters, all while maintaining stringent data integrity and regulatory compliance standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Compliance Officer (Acting QC Supervisor Coverage)
Avlon Industries, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Provide management-level technical leadership and site support for cGMP Quality Control operations while assuming full laboratory operational oversight during QC Supervisor absences.
- Manage daily laboratory operations during coverage periods, including workload prioritization, staff coordination, and escalation of analytical and compliance issues.
- Serve as the primary QC escalation point, accountable for operational continuity and compliance outcomes.
- Lead deviation investigations, CAPA execution, and quality risk assessments, ensuring timely, inspection-ready resolution.
- Support analytical method transfer, execution, troubleshooting, and lifecycle activities in alignment with validated procedures and change control.
- Drive inspection readiness, audit support, and regulatory inspection response activities in collaboration with QA and site leadership.
- Direct training execution, qualification maintenance, and compliance onboarding for laboratory personnel.
Senior Quality Control Analyst
Novartis Gene Therapies
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed routine and non-routine cGMP release and characterization testing for gene therapy products using ddPCR.
- Reviewed analytical data for specification compliance, identified abnormalities, and ensured accurate GMP documentation.
- Performed trend analysis of assay controls, standards, and environmental data to support continuous improvement.
- Investigated and resolved Deviations, OOS, OOT, and OOE, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely closure.
- Supported maintenance and revision of SOPs, protocols, and QC documentation to ensure inspection readiness.
- Participated in risk assessments, audit walk-throughs, and inspection preparation activities.
- Supported analytical troubleshooting, method execution/optimization, and training of departmental personnel.
Molecular Scientist
Noah’s Clinical Laboratory
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Led assay validation and workflow automation, reducing clinical testing turnaround times by over 50%.
- Implemented compliant biological safety procedures and molecular testing workflows.
- Trained laboratory personnel in RNA extraction and RT-PCR techniques.
Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported high-throughput clinical testing in GLP/GMP-regulated environments.
- Performed instrument maintenance, calibration, and QC checks.
- Maintained compliant documentation and data integrity.
Education
Master of Research (MRes) - Biomedical Science – Translational Medicine
University of Liverpool
LiverpoolBachelor of Science (BS) - Biology | Minor: Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- CGMP Release & Characterization Testing
- Method Lifecycle Support
- DdPCR & Molecular QC Techniques
- Deviations
- OOS
- OOT
- OOE
- CAPA
- Trend Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Integrity
- Audit Readiness
- LIMS
- Digital QC Systems
- Laboratory Operations
- Supervisor Coverage
- Cross-Functional Support
- Site Support
- Team Management
- Training
- Technical Mentorship
Websites
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Laboratory Data Systems / OpenLab CDS Training
- CPR & AED Certified
Publications
Vashisht G., Koysombat K., Hough R., Browne S., et al., Effect of turmeric on faecal volatile organic metabolites., Gut, 2018, 67, A181
Timeline
Quality Control Compliance Officer (Acting QC Supervisor Coverage)
Avlon Industries, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Quality Control Analyst
Novartis Gene Therapies
04.2021 - 01.2023
Molecular Scientist
Noah’s Clinical Laboratory
09.2020 - 03.2021
Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
06.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Research (MRes) - Biomedical Science – Translational Medicine
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology | Minor: Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Greensboro