Michael Abraham Steurer

Asd3f@mst.edu | 314-766-7778 | St. Louis, MO

Personal Statement
cGMP acclimated industry scientist seeking relocation opportunities to Portland, Oregon
Experience
MilliporeSigma – Process Scientist | St. Louis, MO | November 2015 – Present
• Performed GMP manufacturing of Antibody-Drug Conjugates and other pharmaceuticals
o Revised Master Manufacturing Formulas in coordination with our development
team and high-profile customer representatives for clinical phase products
o Organized schedule for manufacturing events to communicate personnel needs with
management and support groups such as quality and packaging
o Executed post-manufacturing document review and initiated non-conformance
investigations and corrective actions where applicable
• Utilized state-of-the-art ultrafiltration systems in addition to manually controlled systems
• Wrote/revised OPs, implemented new equipment and executed performance qualification
• Subject matter expert for microbial monitoring and control in ISO classified areas
• Presented on the handling of highly potent compounds as a safety committee member
cDNA Resource Center – Research Assistant | Rolla, MO | June 2013 – May 2015
• Utilized DNA plasmids via transfection to cell cultures to conduct research
• Screened 40 orphan g-protein coupled receptors for constitutive activity
o Results published to an academic journal
o Presented this research at conferences
• Studied a mutant variety receptor which induced constitutive activity
• Demonstrated allosteric potentiation by BQCA of the M1 and M3 receptors
• Practiced proper lab notebook etiquette of keeping experimental records
• Presented/formatted data such that it could be easily interpreted by my supervisors
o Performed statistical analysis and created appropriate graphs or charts
o Organized digital records of raw/formatted data for future referencing
• Trained incoming assistants in the standard operating procedures of the lab
Engineers Without Borders | Missouri S&T Student Chapter | August 2014 – May 2015
• Established an executive committee responsible for long-term management of community
development projects in Guatemala, Honduras, and Bolivia
o Created a system of record keeping via Google Drive to track project progress and
evaluate implementation
• Organized fundraising events such as a 5k run and BBQ
Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO | August 2010 – May 2015
Major: Chemistry, Biochemistry Emphasis Area – Bachelor of Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.18; GPA in Major: 3.30
• Maintained an A/B average in high level electives including Pharmacology, Neurobiology,
Neurochemistry, Neuroscience, and Molecular Reaction Dynamics
• Coursework included training in analytical techniques including mass spectrometry,
liquid/gas chromatography, FTIR, PAGE, and UV-Vis
• Trained in wet chemistry techniques via rigorous Organic Synthesis lab course