Cara Goodwin

Cara Goodwin has a diverse range of work experience in quality assurance and validation roles in various industries. Cara began their career as a Research Assistant at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where they focused on creating and purifying carbon nanotubes. Cara then worked as a Chemist at Celltech Pharmaceuticals Inc, performing analytical development and testing of pharmaceuticals. Cara later joined the NanoPower Research Laboratory as a Research Assistant, where they synthesized and characterized carbon nanotubes. Cara then worked as a Scientist at Syngenta, performing colorimetric assays and evaluating enzyme properties for animal feed. Cara transitioned into the biotechnology industry, joining Biogen Idec as a QC and QA Associate, involved in laboratory data analysis, technical report writing, and method transfer. Cara currently holds a leadership position at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. as the Director of Corporate Quality Assurance, overseeing validation and implementation of computerized and laboratory equipment systems. Throughout their career, Cara has maintained a strong focus on compliance with FDA and European Union regulations and creating validation standards and protocols.

Cara Goodwin obtained a BS degree in Biochemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2005. In addition, they hold certifications as a Certified Manager Quality/Operational Excellence from ASQ - World Headquarters and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Riverwood Associates. The years in which they obtained these certifications are not provided.