2016 OMB Summer Meeting

Martha L. Jennens

204 E. Washington St.

Poynette, WI 53955

(608) 225-4802

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013-present: Research Chemist II-Covance Laboratories. Responsible for the development of new analytical

methods and the modification of existing methodology. Involved in problem identification and resolution,

including modification of existing methodology or processes. Supports staff by training less experienced staff

and acting as a mentor. Involved in the evaluation and operation of newly emerging analytical technologies.

2009-2013: Technical Leader III-Covance Laboratories. Technical Leader for routine and study analyses

under the direction of Nutritional Chemistry management for the Special Projects Group. Had an overall

responsibility for the technical conduct of routine assays, study work, as well as validation procedures and

method development. Put into place a department wide initiative to contain, control and track all HPLC

columns. Had numerous client interactions which may include client visits, calls to clarify or resolve questions

with the data and method development around specific samples.

2007-2009 Research Assistant III-Covance Laboratories. Provide troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and

process validation expertise to multiple project areas. Work on method development/validation for client specific

studies and new methods. Conduct stability studies and routine assays, including work with HPLC, GC and

LCMS under GLP guidelines. Multi-departmental assay assistance across three separate groups, as needed.

Travel to other sites to provide support of methods and data management and continue to provide support to

other sites as issues arise. Provide final review of data before submission to clients. Discuss issues and

projects with clients as the arise and work to resolve data/testing issues.

2005-2007 Research Assistant-UW Madison. Immunology research including RNA, cDNA and qPCR work.

Cell culture of mammalian cell lines and viral transfection and transductions. DNA work including cloning and

purification. Maintained laboratory supplies and trained undergraduate students.

2004-2005 Scientist/ Project Manager-PPD Development. HPLC, CGE testing in cGMP environment of

pharmaceutical compounds. Project manager--responsible for overseeing project, data and report writing.

2003-2004 Laboratory Manager/ Research Assistant-University of Wisconsin, Madison. RT-PCR, cell culture,

cell staining techniques, ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, oversee graduate

students and give technical advice.

1997-2002 Scientist-Promega Corporation. Production of restriction enzymes utilizing various chromatography

techniques. Product development and process improvement, feasibility issues for new technology, new product

launches including packaging validation, writing manufacturing and QC protocols as well as SOPs.

1995-1997 Research Assistant-Agracetus/ Powderject, Inc. Working on DNA vaccines with Accell technology,

specifically tropical and exotic diseases. Duties include: cloning, DNA sequencing, SDS PAGE analysis, tissue

culture with several mammalian cell lines, RNA work, ELISAs, animal work, CTL assays, analyze and compile

data with various computer software, upkeep of accurate notebooks, working with collaborating labs and served

on radiation safety committee.

1991-1995 Molecular Biology/Biochemistry-Washington University. Use PCR techniques, DNA sequencing,

tissue culture with mammalian and insect cell lines, protein production and purification with mammalian, insect

and yeast cells, hybridization processes, in charge of ordering supplies, radiation safety and environmental

safety for the laboratory, plan and aid in design of projects, interpret data and assist other members of my

laboratory and other laboratories with technical problems and oversee the laboratory with PI is out.

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