Paul B Norton CV
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Paul B. Norton 517-303-5731 ● [email protected] ● linkedin.com/in/paul-norton-b8b6619a Summary An analytical problem solver with over 15 years of experience in leading the development of new products in academic and for-profit environments. Most recently provided research, project, and manufacturing management for an entirely new platform of products at Neogen® Corporation. Goal-driven and skilled in leveraging core strengths to achieve positive and consistent results. Obtaining Executive MBA in Integrative Management from Michigan State University in March, 2017. Core Strengths Leadership Problem Solving Decision Making Learning Scientific Acumen Business Acumen Communication Empowerment Interpersonal Relationships Professional Experience Neogen ® Corporation Lansing, MI, January 2008 – September 2016 Manufacturing Manager, ANSR ® Molecular Diagnostic Platform Research Leader, Molecular Biology Research and Development Directed and evaluated R&D personnel and Manufacturing personnel in an ISO 9001 certified environment. Led project management of all ANSR ® products including core technology transfer from a third-party collaborator, methodology development, improvement, and validation and the design and supervision of production facility construction. Developed and implemented quality control procedures and acceptance criteria for raw materials and finished goods. Led product transfer from R&D phase to manufacturing phase, including authorship of ISO 9001 Standard Procedure documents, production scale-up, and process optimization. Trained Quality Control, Sales & Marketing, and technical service personnel and implemented a client training program. Created training documents and materials designed to improve customer service. Van Andel Research Institute Grand Rapids, MI, March 2001 – December 2007 Laboratory Manager de facto, Laboratory of Microarray Technology Prepared and maintained cDNA and oligonucleotide libraries for microarray production, use, and distribution. Closely interacted with, collaborated with, and trained internal and external researchers on the practical use of microarrays and the interpretation of gene expression data.
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Paul B. Norton517-303-5731 ● [email protected] ● linkedin.com/in/paul-norton-b8b6619a
Summary
An analytical problem solver with over 15 years of experience in leading the development of new products in academic and for-profit environments. Most recently provided research, project, and manufacturing management for an entirely new platform of products at Neogen® Corporation. Goal-driven and skilled in leveraging core strengths to achieve positive and consistent results. Obtaining Executive MBA in Integrative Management from Michigan State University in March, 2017.
Core Strengths
Leadership Problem Solving Decision Making
Learning Scientific Acumen Business Acumen
Communication Empowerment Interpersonal Relationships
Professional Experience
Neogen ® Corporation Lansing, MI, January 2008 – September 2016Manufacturing Manager, ANSR® Molecular Diagnostic PlatformResearch Leader, Molecular Biology Research and Development
Directed and evaluated R&D personnel and Manufacturing personnel in an ISO 9001 certified environment.
Led project management of all ANSR® products including core technology transfer from a third-party collaborator, methodology development, improvement, and validation and the design and supervision of production facility construction.
Developed and implemented quality control procedures and acceptance criteria for raw materials and finished goods.
Led product transfer from R&D phase to manufacturing phase, including authorship of ISO 9001 Standard Procedure documents, production scale-up, and process optimization.
Trained Quality Control, Sales & Marketing, and technical service personnel and implemented a client training program. Created training documents and materials designed to improve customer service.
Van Andel Research Institute Grand Rapids, MI, March 2001 – December 2007Laboratory Manager de facto, Laboratory of Microarray Technology
Prepared and maintained cDNA and oligonucleotide libraries for microarray production, use, and distribution.
Closely interacted with, collaborated with, and trained internal and external researchers on the practical use of microarrays and the interpretation of gene expression data.
Developed and implemented all quality control, quality assurance, and standard operating procedures used by the laboratory.
Led a large-scale initiative of the Institute to establish the Laboratory as a potentially CLIA compliant clinical laboratory.
Directed the transition from in-house cDNA microarrays to Agilent® oligonucleotide microarrays including all methodology updates and compliance to MAQC standards established by the Microarray Quality Consortium.
Paul B. Norton, continued
Trimatrix Laboratories Grand Rapids, MI, January 2000 – March 2001Analytical Chemist, Volatile Organics Laboratory
Analyzed soil, water, and wastewater samples for volatile organic compounds by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Prepared data packages for client delivery in accordance with EPA regulations.
Michigan Department of Agriculture, Kelly Scientific Resources, East Lansing, MI, October 1999 – December 1999Laboratory Technician, Equine Drug Testing Laboratory
Analyzed mammalian urine and blood samples for the detection and measurement of performance enhancing drugs.
Mastered the techniques of organic extraction, thin layer chromatography, blood gas analysis, ELISA, and HPLC for the production of highest quality data.
Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Kelly Scientific Resources, Zeeland, MI, July 1999 – September 1999Laboratory Technician, In-Process Quality Assurance, Mead-Johnson Nutritionals
Analyzed raw materials and finished goods for the purpose of quality assurance in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintained databases and records regarding product quality and specifications. Regularly approved and released finished product for world-wide distribution.
Education
2017 Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of BusinessExecutive MBA, Integrative Management
1999 Grand Valley State UniversityBachelor of Science, Biology
Publications
Mark Mozola, Maximilian Botimer, Carolyn Jagadics, Paul Norton, Oscar Caballero, Nicole Enslin, Preetha Biswas, Jennifer Rice. Evaluation of the ANSR for Salmonella assay for identification of Salmonella spp. from colony picks from selective/differential agar media: first action 2013.14. J AOAC Int 2014 May-Jun; 97(3):829-36 Recipient of Achievement in Technical and Scientific Excellence Award. AOAC International Awards Program, 2014. Michael Wendorf, Emily Feldpausch, Lisa Pinkava, Karen Luplow, Edan Hosking, Paul Norton, Preetha Biswas, Mark Mozola, Jennifer Rice. Validation of the ANSR Listeria method for detection of Listeria spp. in environmental samples. J AOAC Int 2013 Nov-Dec; 96(6):1414-24
Mark Mozola, Paul Norton, Susan Alles, R Lucas Gray, Jerry Tolan, Oscar Caballero, Lisa Pinkava, Edan Hosking, Karen Luplow, Jennifer Rice. Validation of the ANSR Salmonella method for detection of Salmonella spp. in selected foods and environmental samples. J AOAC Int 2013 Jul-Aug; 96(4):842-53
Rebecca Hoerner, Jill Feldpausch, R Lucas Gray, Stephanie Curry, Paul Lewis, Jerry Tolan, Tim Goldy, Frank Klein, Barry Neiditch, Edan Hosking, Paul Norton, Jennifer Rice, Mark Mozola. Reveal E. coli 2.0 method for detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in raw beef. J AOAC Int 2011 Nov-Dec; 94(6):1835-45
