George Azar
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven research professional with skills in stem cell culture, molecular biology, and laboratory management. Possesses strong research skills and thrives in both small or large team environments. Skilled in communication, problem solving, and collaborative research. Passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and learning within a team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Stem Cell Biologist
Advanced Testing Laboratories
08.2024 - Current
- Cultured iPSCs and guided them through the differentiation process
- Performed flow cytometry to analyze cell markers and interpreted data using FlowJO software
- Conducted qPCR on iPSCs given different cytokine treatments and presented results to my lab group
- Managed lab inventory and tracked consumables using Microsoft Excel
Cell Therapy Associate, Clinical Manufacturing
Ossium Health
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Cultured lines of human mesenchymal stem cells in an ISO 7 Cleanroom Environment
- Conducted daily environmental monitoring using agar plates and tracked results on Excel
- Assisted members of the research team with PBMC isolation
- Documented deviations from standard operating procedures by writing event reports
Supplemental Instructor
Wabash College
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Led two instruction sessions, weekly, for students in a college biology class
- Worked through my planned lessons with upwards of 10 students
- Held weekly office hours to help students with the understanding of class material
Research Assistant
Wabash College
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Plasmid transformation on E Coli to observe phenotypic changes in C Elegans through RNAi
- Cultured Mouse GnRH neurons to study Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
- Presented research findings with a poster presentation to Professors and peers
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Biology
Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN05.2022
Skills
- Cell Culture and differentiation
- Flow Cytometry
- qPCR
- Laboratory Management
- Good Manufacturing Process (GMP)
- Good Documentation Process (GDP)
- Microsoft Office
Websites
Timeline
Stem Cell Biologist
Advanced Testing Laboratories
08.2024 - Current
Cell Therapy Associate, Clinical Manufacturing
Ossium Health
05.2022 - 07.2024
Supplemental Instructor
Wabash College
02.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Wabash College
06.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelors of Arts - Biology
Wabash College
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