TERESA K.

REEVES
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Cell: 949-233-0077; E-mail: teresakreeves@gmail.com

MICROBIOLOGIST
Seeking a position as a microbiologist in a device, pharmaceutical or healthcare company where I can bring my
skills to a dynamic technical team focused on delivering high quality products to meet the unmet medical needs
of patients.

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

Over 14 years of microbiology experience in cGMP regulated drug and device products.
Highly experienced in microbial test methodologies and techniques including but not limited to; aseptic
technique, interpretation of data, dilutions, plate counts, growth promotion and biological indicators.
Knowledgeable in USP, EP, and ISO regulatory requirements for medical devices, pharmaceuticals and OTC
drugs.
Designs new robust test methods as well as optimize existing test methods.
Highly experienced in automated testing systems and laboratory equipment.
Manage both in house and outsourced test samples to support the cGMP testing for release and stability.
Mentor and train laboratory personnel in microbiological test methods and techniques.
Subject matter expert in microbial identifications.
Author technical memos utilizing risk assessment and corrective action to provide support the QA team.
Provided microbiological technical support for sterilization of medical devices to determine acceptable dose
ranges for gamma sterilization and electron beam sterilization.
Safety Committee representative for the microbiology department for over four years.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Experienced with Microsoft Office.

CERTIFICATIONS

Validation for Microbiological Test Methods, Pharmaceutical Training Institute

BEST- QC Microbiology Training, Bioburden Testing
Environmental Mycology Identification-PDA, University of Maryland.
Endotoxin Testing and Regulatory Guidelines, Lonza, Associates of Cape Cod and Charles Rivers
Bacterial Genetics Workshop, Northeastern University
Cosmetic Chemistry, UCLA Extension

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA
Senior Professional, Microbiological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences
2004 Present
Develop and validate microbiological assays such as BET, AET, NET, MLT, bioburden and sterility for raw
materials, drug and device products to support research and stability programs performed in the microbiology
quality laboratory.
Author technical microbiological test method protocols and reports to support validation and routine testing of
drug and device products.
Train QC microbiology staff on microbial test methodologies and techniques.
Consults on project teams as the microbiology representative for development of new drugs and devices through
all clinical phases.
Facilitate dose mapping and validations for sterilization by gamma and E beam.

Solve problems arising in current microbiological procedures, and designs improved methods.
Presents research data to project teams with recommendations for product formulation changes.
Perform identifications of bacterial and yeast isolates by biochemical and phenotypic analysis.
Highly experienced in fungal identification.
Knowledgeable in GMP, GLP, USP, EP, JP, EMEA and ISO regulations.
Built databases of genetic and phenotypic profiles for C. botulinum to ensure the purity of working and master
cell banks.
Generate genetic profiles by 16s rDNA characterization by use of the RiboPrinter Microbial Identification
System which were used for identification and strain typing of bacteria.
Author global regulatory submissions such as IND, NDA, JNDA, and MAA with information pertaining to all
microbiological requirements of the product.
Experience with cell bank purity assays, AMES, MIC, and viral assays.

Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA

Professional, Development Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Perform microbial assays such as AET, MET, growth promotion and BET testing on R&D and stability
samples.
Analyzed returned complaint samples for viable microbial bioburden.
Generated concise and accurate protocols, data reports and SOPs.
Initiate protocols, conduct and report instrument and method validations.
Ensured cGMP compliance of laboratory and assisted with lab audits.
Performed bacterial and fungal identifications using the Biolog and Vitek systems.
Executed IQ, OQ, PQ on analytical equipment in laboratory.

Schwarzkopf & Henkel Inc., Rancho Dominguez, CA

Senior Microbiologist, Quality Control Lab

1999 2001

Responsible for all aspects of the microbiology laboratory.

Assisted with FDA and California State inspectors during site inspections.
Performed USP methods for APET, MET and stability testing.
Analyzed water samples and monitored water system.
Performed microbial identifications of cultures utilizing isolation, staining, and biochemical analysis.
Addressed any microbiological and chemistry issues by providing expertise in OOS investigations and
consulted on process issues.
Implemented regulatory requirements that meet the expectations of the FDA and Health Canada.

Schwarzkopf & Henkel Inc., Rancho Dominguez, CA

Microbiologist, Quality Control Lab

2001 2004

1997 1999

Performed environmental, water, raw material and product testing such as APET, MET, water bioburden and
air sampling.
Implemented new standard operating procedures for the microbiology and chemistry labs.
Performed USP methods for stability testing and managed stability samples.
Analyzed cultures utilizing isolation, staining, and biochemical analysis for identifications.
Prepared media for microbiology laboratory.
Cross trained in the QC chemistry lab, analyzed drug products by HPLC, IC and wet chemistry, including batch
adjustments.

Hunt Wesson Inc., CA

Lab Technician, Research and Development
Assisted the senior scientist with research and formulation projects.
Responsible for the maintenance and testing of stability samples.
Managed a database of lab tests and results.
Prepared lab samples for market research testing.

1996 1997

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, 1996

HONORS/AWARDS
Award for Excellence, Allergan Inc., Bacteriophage Assay Development 2011
Award for Excellence, Allergan Inc., Endotoxin Method Development and BLI Method Development Support 2008
Award for Excellence, Allergan Inc., for Microbiology Research on Posurdex, 2005
Authors & Inventors Award, Allergan Inc., Zymar Poster 2004
Award for Excellence, Allergan Inc., for Microbiology Research on Zymar 2004
Instant Recognition Award, Schwarzkopf & Henkel Inc., FDA Inspection, 2001
Instant Recognition Award, Schwarzkopf & Henkel Inc., Water System Improvement, 2000

POSTERS / PRESENTATIONS
Reeves, T.; Rupp, D.; Kapadia, S.; Anger; C. The Antimicrobial Preservative Efficacy of Zymar and Vigamox
Against Isolates of Filamentous Fungi at Room Temperature, abstract submitted to the Association for Research in
Vision and Ophthalmology, presented at the 2004 annual meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rupp, D.; Reeves, T.; Kapadia, S.; Anger; C. Use of 48-Hour Zone Inhibition Assay to Test the Antimicrobial
Preservative Efficacy of Zymar and Vigamox Against Yeast Isolates, abstract submitted to the Association for
Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, presented at the 2004 annual meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rupp, D.; Reeves, T.; Kapadia, S.; Anger; C. The Antimicrobial Preservative Efficacy of Gatifloxacin and
Moxifloxacin against Yeast Isolates, abstract submitted to the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group presented
at the 2003 annual meeting, Anaheim CA.
Presentation: Overview of Select Agents Presented to Allergan Inc., Analytical Sciences Department, August 2014
Presentation: Aseptic Sampling of Water System Ports Presented to Schwarzkopf & Henkel Inc., Compounding
Department, May 2000.

REFERENCES
Available upon request