Megan McCarthy
Envionmental Monitoring Technician at Quantus, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NASPA Certified Peer Educator
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher EducationDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe Food Manager
ServSafe Food Protection Manager InstructorJan, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Quantus, Inc
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Envionmental Monitoring Technician
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Oct 2020 - Present
Aseptically performs environmental monitoring (viable and non-viable air, surface, in-process, and gown qualification) sampling in controlled areas for cGMP facilities. Ensures sampling complies with varying SOPs, cGMP, and GDP requirements. Records and compiles data for technical reports and trending documents. Creates and manages templates and data using electronic documentation management systems. Contributes to deviation and investigation forms, corrective and preventive action plans, and change control directives. Maintains and updates logbooks, policies and procedures in accordance with client directives.Performs sample analysis of recovered microorganisms using various techniques within industry standards. Assists with general laboratory maintenance.Proficient in Grade A/ISO 5 gowning.
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Administrative Assistant
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May 2017 - Oct 2020
Inspected over 60 food establishments yearly with the Health Inspector. Organized, copied, and filed forms as well as answered phones to address resident’s questions and concerns. Input data retrieved from health inspections to the Pennsylvania State Food Safety database to promote residents’ food safety awareness.Organized various community events, such as the annual health fair, which offers free vaccinations to help improve residents’ health and safety. Inspected over 60 food establishments yearly with the Health Inspector. Organized, copied, and filed forms as well as answered phones to address resident’s questions and concerns. Input data retrieved from health inspections to the Pennsylvania State Food Safety database to promote residents’ food safety awareness.Organized various community events, such as the annual health fair, which offers free vaccinations to help improve residents’ health and safety.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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May 2019 - Dec 2019
Collected and analyzed water samples for general water quality parameters (e.g., pH, turbidity) and for total and fecal coliforms, E. coli, enterococci, and Bacteriodes using membrane filtration for a project investigating the health risks of recreational exposure to Philadelphia’s water bodies.Interviewed individuals about their behaviors regarding recreational water activities.Created language, educational, and recruitment materials for various grant-funded research projects.Analyzed and entered data using various platforms such as R, REDCAP, and Excel. Developed a Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment using R and data from literature reviews.Worked with PCR, DNA extraction and replication and assisted with testing different methods for DNA extraction and membrane filtration.
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City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Medical Reserve Corps Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Researched potential bioterrorism disease agents that may threaten citizens of Philadelphia, and what the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s response may entail. Analyzed public health volunteer workforce through data analysis and extraction, particularly calculating cost savings, training and deployment show rates.Developed materials and strategies to aid in volunteer recruitment and retention.Assisted with volunteer maintenance and organization through database searches, email and phone correspondence, and special events logistics.Assisted with volunteer deployments to special events and emergency situations.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
Temple University
Bachelor's of Science, Public Health
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