Tracy Keates

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Construct Design | PCR and Cloning |Protein expression |Protein purification |Protein Characterisation | Crystallisation techniques |High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) |Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) Affinity, SEC, IEX | AKTA Chromatography | Verification and characterisation of recombinant proteins by ESI – TOF and QTOF Mass spectrometry | GLP| Fluorescence-detection size-exclusion chromatography (FSEC) | UNICORN control software |Molecular visualisation and modelling tools PyMol and Molsoft-ICM |Mammalian cell culture | Antibody Characterisation | ELISA | Validation Methods |Analytical techniques |Target analysis |Microsoft 365 |Google Workspace (G suite) |GraphPad – Prism | SnapGene | Electronic Laboratory Notebook software and tools | cGMP| Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) | Chromatography Data System (CDS)

MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS & DATA SKILLS
• Scientific Writing & Editing: Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed papers in international journals (including Nature, Cell, and Biochemical Journal). Experienced in compiling comprehensive progress reports, data summaries, and regulatory documentation.

• Data Synthesis & Machine Learning Literacy: Experienced in contributing to globally accessible, ML-ready datasets, advanced capability to interrogate large data pipelines using GraphPad Prism, Excel, LIMS, and CDS software.

• Consortium & Stakeholder Relations: Skilled at presenting intricate research data to corporate clients, management boards, and interdisciplinary consortiums, ensuring cross-functional alignment.

• Project & Timeline Management: Successfully managed scientific deliverables and timelines for high-visibility drug discovery pipelines on time and within budget framework constraints.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Strong grounding in highly regulated environments, executing testing and validation under strict cGMP guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and GLP/5S standards.

FURTHER SKILLS
Pharmacology/Drug Design, Project Management & direction, CRO Protein Production outsourcing / Management, Preparation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Procurement, Analytical review, Process Development

About

A highly analytical, meticulous, and accomplished professional with over a decade of experience managing complex data pipelines, strict regulatory compliance, and cross-functional project deliverables for world-class institutions, including the University of Oxford. Proven track record of translating intricate data into clear technical reports, managing strict timelines, and ensuring absolute adherence to SOPs and quality guidelines. Possesses advanced digital proficiency (Excel, LIMS, and data curation tools) alongside exceptional stakeholder communication skills. Transitioning into a fast-paced Data Operations, Office Administration, or Project Coordination role where accuracy, efficiency, and immediate availability are highly valued.