Title: Microbiologist
Company: Charles River Laboratories
Location: Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States
Hannah Romeo, microbiologist at Charles River Laboratories, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
With over a decade of experience, Ms. Romeo has built a successful career in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. She currently serves as a second-level microbiologist in the Celsis applications lab at Charles River Laboratories, a role she has held since 2022. Charles River Laboratories is a leading American pharmaceutical company providing preclinical and clinical laboratory, gene therapy, and cell therapy services to the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries. In her role, she focuses on implementing and performing rapid microbial testing using ATP bioluminescence technology to ensure personal care and consumer products are safe and free from bioburden and microorganisms. As part of the Celsis division, she evaluates a wide range of consumer products for various clients and entities, ensuring their safety before public distribution. Her work also includes conducting comprehensive tests on pharmaceutical products, both sterile and non-sterile, to maintain the highest safety and quality standards in the industry.
Ms. Romeo’s experience also includes serving as supervisor for the Celsis technical service division at Charles River Laboratories from 2020 to 2022 and as team lead for the same division in 2020. Previously, she worked as a senior technologist in microbiology at Charles River Laboratories from 2017 to 2020, quality assurance specialist at DialAmerica from 2018 to 2019, coaching specialist and supervisor at DialAmerica from 2016 to 2018, and verification specialist at DialAmerica from 2013 to 2016. She also dedicates her time as a volunteer and sponsor with Dragon Boat Charleston and serves as co-lead for the emotional health and wellness employee resource group at the Charleston chapter of Charles River Laboratories. Additionally, she supports numerous mental health advocacy efforts and participates in various charitable activities through Charles River Laboratories. Laying a solid educational foundation, she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Charleston Southern University in 2017 and is on track to complete a Master of Science in biology from the same institution in 2024.
Reflecting on her path, Ms. Romeo has always been drawn to science, a passion that began in childhood. Her curiosity about the “why” and “how” of biological processes was sparked at age 11 after the sudden passing of her father. During her undergraduate studies, she discovered her true calling in microbiology after taking her first course in the subject in 2015. Determined to work in microbiology after graduating, she researched job opportunities and came across a position as a senior technologist at Charles River Laboratories. Despite having no prior experience, the company recognized her potential and hired her right out of college.
Ms. Romeo attributes her success to the adversities that have shaped her resilience and determination. In the coming years, she is focused on furthering her expertise in microbiology and biotechnology and is committed to advancing her career at Charles River Laboratories. As a cancer researcher, she has conducted significant research at Charleston Southern University, her alma mater, and is currently working on a groundbreaking study focused on colorectal adenocarcinoma. She is eager to complete the study and publish her findings, adding to the body of scientific knowledge in the field. In the short term, she aims to continue her work as a microbiologist at Charles River Laboratories, with aspirations of advancing within the company and making further impactful contributions to the biotechnology industry.
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