Thomas J. Roussel

About Thomas J. Roussel

Innovative Automation Leader. Sixteen years of experience in drug discovery in various disease areas, including cardiovascular, immunology, infectious diseases, neuroscience, oncology, and gene therapy. Expert in High-Throughput screening and automation both in small and large molecules. Built a state-of-the-art large molecule automation laboratory. Developed over 250 cell and biochemical-based assays for automation. A keen eye for troubleshooting, creative and diligence in designing and implementing new workflows. Independent yet highly collaborative and pragmatic team player who maintains an optimistic working environment enhancing team morale and promoting growth and development.KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISEBridge between engineering and biology and managementProject management Automation Coaching Data Analysis and Presentation Technology Implementation Large and Small molecule discovery Gene Therapy

Experience

1. Senior Automation Scientist

   Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

   Apr 2023 — Present · Springhouse, PA, US

   Lead the design, development, and deployment of an automated platform specialized in cell therapy workflows.• Partner with multiple Cell Therapy Platform Discovery research teams to identify and coordinate opportunities for assay automation.• Develop, troubleshoot, and validate laboratory automation procedures for a wide variety of functional assays.• Build and drive laboratory process advancement, including author SOP, training colleagues, hosting technology discussions, identifying new CapEx hardware investments, and coordinating new technology evaluations.

Education

• Pierre and Marie Curie University

  Master’s Degree, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

  2004 — 2006

• Pierre and Marie Curie University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry, Physiology of Plants and Animals, and Evolution

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Maldi-Tof
• Immunology
• Assay Development
• Drug Discovery
• Clinical Research
• Microsoft Office
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology
• Protein Purification
• Cell Based Assays
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Biochemistry
• Infectious Diseases
• In Vitro
• Dna Extraction
• Management
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Inventory Management
• Neuroscience
• Western Blotting
• High Throughput Screening
• Cell Culture
• Southern Blot
• Project Management
• Purification
• Protein Expression
• Sports Coaching
• Validation
• Mass Spectrometry
• Science
• Oncology
• Troubleshooting
• Life Sciences
• Cell Biology
• Hplc
• Elisa
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Research