JILL LEUZINGER MS

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R&D Formulation Chemist, Biotechnology

Austin, Texas Area
Decorated, analytical senior scientist offering 20+ years of practical and theoretical experience in leading research and
development projects for virology, chemistry, clinical and immunology environments, along with 15+ years of expertise in
Perkin Elmer atomic absorption spectrophotometry (Pb), fluorimeter quantitation of erythrocyte proto-porphyrins, column
chromatography, get electrophoresis, LC, GC, HPLC peripheral experience e.g. data, sample preparation and lipid and glucose
quantitation among others. At this time I need to stay in Austin Texas.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Laboratory
Management

SOP-New and Yearly Update

Wide Variety of PT
production
Cell Culture & Viruses
LIMS
Validation/Configuration
Clean Room and Animal
Testing

Scientific Research
Safety & Compliance

Multitasking/Prioritization
Staff Training & Management

CLIA, FDA, EPA, CAP

Proficiency Tests & Total

Evaluation of Results

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clincal Pathology Laboratoies: 9200 Wall Street
Customer Service Representative and Patient Representative
May.2016 July 2016
I answered calls from nurses and doctors concerning specific specimens. Calls on specimen collection technique.
As a patient representative, I answer patient phone calls for their results. I sent request patient results:: HIPAA.
Laboratory Technician: Genotox Laboratories: Lamar Blvd.
Nov. 2014 June 2015
Genotox Laboratories utilizes 80 M, Spice, ETG & ETS preparation methods and LC/MS/MS Identification and provides a quick
sample turnaround for clinicians, regarding controlled substance medication monitoring programs. Immediately hired on to aid
primarily the Toxicology Department in preparation for an external COLA audit. Promoted the first week to Acting QA officer.
Q/A, Safety and HIPAA Compliance Officer: Genotox Laboratories, Austin TX. Directly involved with preparation, active
audit and final corrections and correction reports. The best audits are regular flawless audits creating a non-stressed Director.

Notable Accomplishments & Responsibilities

Directly supported the Toxicology Department in efforts to identify traces of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in traces of
ETG & ETS, Spice and 80 M drugs in human urine, through the facilitation of preparatory testing methods using
identification LC/MS/MS instruments. I am proud of my accuracy. A false positive would have detrimental results.
Tracked calibrations deadlines of a variety of instrumentations, hoods, pipettes, specimens and reagents. My
attention to detail ensures accuracy. I took it upon myself and brought in Fresh-Loc Inc. to bid on 24 hr temperature
& humidity monitor system. Prior to Genotox, with fresh-loc alarm I was able to rush at 1 a.m. prevent loss of costly
reagents in several labs. I also brought Orchard/Harvest Inc. to bid on new Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
Implemented the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and provided intensive training to all lab personnel I
strictly monitored hazardous biological material and chemical waste for safety and in attempts to lower cost.
Designed a series of training documents including the Proficiency Corrective Action Form, Competency Form and
Specimen Referral Form for laboratory managers to ensure activities were executed safely and efficiently and
initiated a Specimen Tracking Form which documented specimen status from beginning to end of the testing process.
Tracked and analyzed package inserts for all chemical products ensuring compliance CLIA, COLA, and CAP policies.
Conducted safety tours for new hires and demonstrated the use of the standard emergency laboratory equipment,
emergency exit plan, and providing basic training on blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste disposal and HIPPA
regulations, special concern patient identification. Genotox a start-up lab under COLA; Always, I saw a task, I did it.

Technical Supervisor Chemist IV: Texas Department of State Health Services, DSHS, 1100 Grover Jun. 2009-Jun.2012
Hired on to oversee the daily operations within the Lead Screening (Pb) Laboratory, responsible for creating an instrumentation
maintenance, troubleshooting, and instrument validation reports: setting and continuously improving quality control standards.

Notable Accomplishments & Responsibilities

Supervised and mentored 20 staff in a high-intensity lab, ~1500 childrens whole blood specimen sampling using Hamilton
Dilutors, analyzed via Atomic Absorption. Each specimen difficult to obtain treated like gold.

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Monitored daily, monthly, yearly 9-12 Perkin Elmer Atomic Absorption Spectrometers (AAs) performance via
Statistical Evaluations from QC and Proficiency Specimens. Monitored Validation studies and ALL responsibilities.
Managed the Lead Screening Laboratory Inventory and Budget representing approximately $300 K + in
consumables and $150K in instrumentation. I kept only limited supplies. Bought only needed items @ end year.
Served on the Sweeny and Murphy Award Committee, responsible for reviewing documentation and reaching a
collective decision on the most-deserving of these prestigious awards, based on efforts of 100s of Scientists
throughout the collective Texas State Laboratories. Honored to be nominated for the Murphy Award in 2008.

Section Chief, Chemist V / Team Lead: R & D Biotechnology Texas DSHS, Austin TX
Notable Accomplishments & Responsibilities:

Transitioned to become the Section Chief of Lead Screening, managing all aspects of the laboratory, more hands on
staff management: hiring, training, mentoring and evaluations of Chemists Proud to have a strong team of Chemists.
Hiring Supervisors understood that Chemists from Lead Screening went above and beyond. Additionally responsible
for all aspects for the 9-12 Perkin Elmer Spectrometers including al maintenance, everything. 1 year ND study.
Encouraged Pb (test lab) staff involvement in H5N1 influenza outbreak, New Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
Configuration and validation and again I approached staff to interview for new associated positions. My mentor e.g.
my professional growth; Director of Bio-Chemical & Chemical Homeland Security Division. EQ & IQ Unit Director.
With the QA Dept.s. Approval discontinued the use of Erythrocyte Proto-porphyrin analysis, saved tax payer money.
Served two years on the QA committee, auditing all the Lab Unit laboratories and addressing any QA issues..

Chemist III: Texas Department of State Health Services: Austin, TX

Notable Accomplishments & Responsibilities

Dec. 2000-Jun. 2009

Sept. 1996 Nov. 2000

First Chemist III involved in the validation of all AAs, other duties: final release of specimen results responsibility to
provide in-depth operational training and testing throughout the entire Clinical Chemistry rotational operation system
identifying symptoms of syphilis using RPR procedure. Performed gel-electrophoresis to detect sickle cell anemia.

.EARLIER CAREER HISTORY

Lab Technician, Chemist I/Chemist II DSHS: Austin, TX
Apr. 1995 -- Aug. 1996
Teaching Assistant: R & D| Biotechnology SWT: San Marcos, TX
Sept. 1993 - Dec. 1995
Formulation Chemist: R & D| Biotechnology Consolidated Industries: R & D|Biotechnology Jan. 1991 Sept. 1993
Data Technician: Craven Laboratory: Austin, TX
Oct. 1987 Nov. 1991
QA Supervisor: R & D |Biotechnology Meridian Biochemical Round Rock, TX
Mar. 1986 Apr. 1987
Research Assistant: R &D Biotechnology Dr. Lester Reed: Clayton Biochemical Foundation: Austin TX Sept. 1984 Feb. 1986
FORMAL EDUCATION
MS Biology with Thesis: Southwest Texas State University: San Marcos, TX. GPA 3.9
Thesis: EFFECT OF AMANTADINE IN COMBINATION WITH DEXTRAN SULFATE,
POKEWEED ANTIVIRAL PROTEIN AND 3-DEAZAADENOSINE
ON THE REPLICATION OF INFLUENZA A VIRUS.
BA Microbiology: University of Texas at Austin: Austin TX. GPA 3.2

Awards and Recognition

Teaching Assistant Award: Dr. Gary Aron PhD Virology & Immunology: Moment of Truth Award-Y2K; DSHS 18 Month DSHS
Supervisory Course Completion Award: Pilot Test Lab for Configuration of new Harvest LIMS. Recognition for work H5N1
Influenza outbreak, Nomination for the Murphy Award. QA Committee for DSHS Lab Unit (2yrs). Sweeny & Murphy Committee.

Other Accomplishments: 2012-2015

Eclectic Cottage Dcor LLC. Creator and Owner: Designed Implemented creation of Custom Marble Bathtubs. Brochure and
picture of bathroom designed with one of these unique bath tubs upon request.
Sep. 2012-Dec. 2015
General Health and Life Insurance License:
Jan. 2013-Dec.2015
US Health Advisors Inc.: Agent: Worked for over a year in the Round Rock/Cedar Park then San Antonio Branch.
Aflac: Agent: Sold Supplemental Insurance policies for Cancer, Accident, Disability and other potentially catastrophic events.