Faces of Success

1. Elizabeth A. Neuman B.S., A.S.
Research Assistant
QualTek Molecular
Laboratories
Newtown, Pennsylvania

2. Background
• Why Community College?
• Young mother
• Affordability
• Flexibility
• Why The Biotechnology Program?
• Cutting edge techniques
• Encompasses a wide variety of biological disciplines
• Opportunity to research, and work with industry standard equipment
• Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, P.A. (2006-2009)
• A.S. in Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing and Molecular Techniques
• Cell and Tissue Culture Certificate
• Biotechnology Camp Instructor
• Tutor

3. Research Assistant – QualTek Molecular Laboratories (April 2011- Present )
• QualTek is a small bicoastal contract research
organization that works with pharmaceutical
companies across the world
• Specialize in custom services for
Immunohistochemistry
• Biomarker analysis and development
• Clinical and Pre-Clinical studies
• Duties
• Assisting Project Managers
• Managing Small Studies
• Shipping/Receiving
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control of Reagents
• Accessioning Clinical Samples
• Routine Maintenance/Cleaning of Laboratory

4. Future Plans
• Within QualTek
• Move up to Lab Manager and/or Project Manager
• Train new employees
• Overall Professional Goals
• Obtain a Masters Degree
• Teach at a Community College part or full time
• Giving Back to Montgomery County Community College
• Pass along job openings
• Come in and talk with students about my career
• Speaking at upcoming career fairs