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Biotechnology Education |
Associate of Applied Science Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 2001 |
Employer |
Bone Care International, Middleton, WI Bone Care is currently developing and commercializing improved Vitamin D-hormone therapies for a broad spectrum of human diseases. The FDA approves our lead products, Hectoral Injection and Hectoral Capsules, for managing Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis. Research is underway on Hectoral and other formulations for treatment of osteoporosis, psoriasis, and cancers of the breast, colon and prostate. |
Job Description and Responsibilities |
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Personal Background |
I worked at for 5 years, as a loss prevention specialist and floor associate in a retail store. I chose the Biotechnology program because it was the closest thing to a forensic science program I could find at the time. Many of the same skills are used for a different application. I also chose it due to the high rate of employment offered by the program. |
Commonly Used Skills and Techniques |
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Most Rewarding Job Attributes |
Taking a process that isn’t working efficiently and improving it Completion of the qualification cycle to release the equipment for use. |
| Most Challenging Job Attributes |
Learning and applying the FDA regulations on a daily basis. Ensuring that all work meets or exceeds those regulations while still being able to ensure minimum down time for equipment users. |
