Corina Casey

Research Associate and Technical Writer

OBJECTIVE: I am a passionate, burgeoning scientist who aspires to gain and spread knowledge of the amazing world around us. EDUCATION: M.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO B.S. Chemistry, Philosophy Wagner College, NYC, NY Primary Concentration: Biochemistry Secondary Concentration: Environmental Chemistry PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: INVIRAGEN, INC., CLINICAL TESTING LAB Research Associate II FORT COLLINS, CO August 2011Present GPA: 3.12 December 2010 GPA: 3.58 May 2009

My primary responsibilities include testing clinical samples in microneutralization and qRT-PCR assays to assess the efficacy and safety of the internally produced Dengue Virus vaccine. Archivist/Document Control Representative August 2011Present

I manage, review and maintain the document control system within the Clinical Testing Lab. I write, review, and oversee production of standard operating procedures and other technical documents. I also monitor training records and hold training sessions to ensure compliance with the quality assurance system and federal guidelines. Contract Research Assistant May 2011August 2011

I extracted RNA from human sera samples and using qRT-PCR, assessed the safety of the drug product in a Phase 1 Clinical Trial. Additionally, I personally researched and wrote 25 different standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality documents to assist in company compliance to federal guidelines. ADDITIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Corina Casey
Research Associate and Technical Writer
Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO I investigated the kinetics of the formation of polymerase initiation and elongation complexes in Polio virus RNA polymerase mutations, studied the impact of cofilin during mitosis, and evaluated the impact of different domains of the protein MeCP II on methylated and unmethylated DNA templates. Undergraduate Research Assistant, Wagner College, NYC, NY I investigated the regulation of Jadomycin B in Streptomyces venezuelae. Teaching Assistant, Brown University, Providence, RI I studied the impact of environment on memory retention of highschool students. Undergraduate Bangladesh Researcher, Wagner College, Dhaka, 2007 2008 2007-2009 2009-2010

I collaborated on a project between Wagner College and Dhaka Community Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I tested arsenic levels in drinking water and met with local citizens and scientists to discuss the environmental pollution problem. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Aseptic/sterile technique, media/buffer preparation, RNA/DNA/Protein extraction/purification, column chromatography, PCR and plasmid cloning (including qPCR & qRT-PCR), protein/DNA electrophoresis, HPLC/FPLC, cell-free transcription, EMSA, UV/Vis Spectrophotometry, microneutralization, live cell imaging, confocal microscopy, cell culture, AUC, CD, GLP/GCP/ GXP, Technical writing and presentations including: standard operating procedures (SOP), quality record documents, study reports, certificates of analysis (CofA), electronic records and database management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access including VBA and Macro ORGANIZATIONS AND HONORS: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Northern CO Alumnae Chapter President 2011present August 2012present Inducted 2008 Inducted 2008 2008-2009 Island High School Chemistry Awards 11/11/08

Member, Kappa Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society Member, Gamma Sigma Epsilon, National Chemistry Honor Society President Speaker, Staten

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Research Associate and Technical Writer
Ceremony Presented research in front of 50+ audience. Member, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Greek Sorority Standards Chairwoman Ritual Chairwoman REFERENCES: Available upon request. Inducted 2006 2007-2008 2008