Experience

The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Research Focus: Copper and amino acid transporter contributions to Histoplasma capsulatum virulence. PI: Chad Rappleye, Ph.D. Research Focus: Copper and amino acid transporter contributions to Histoplasma capsulatum virulence. PI: Chad Rappleye, Ph.D.



Vanderbilt University Medical Center

• Nashville, TN

• Research Assistant I

  • May 2015 - Jul 2016

  Research Assistant for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) Western Division. Approached patients for consent for biorepository specimen donation. Selected appropriate patients for specimen donation based on medical history and current investigator requests. Coordinated sample collection with lab and perioperative staff. Aseptically processed and stored fluid samples. Developed new protocols and tools for consent and sample procurement. Research Assistant for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) Western Division. Approached patients for consent for biorepository specimen donation. Selected appropriate patients for specimen donation based on medical history and current investigator requests. Coordinated sample collection with lab and perioperative staff. Aseptically processed and stored fluid samples. Developed new protocols and tools for consent and sample procurement.



Belmont University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• School of Music Monitor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  - Filling out and filing student paperwork - Securing buildings at closing time - Filling out and filing student paperwork - Securing buildings at closing time



Microbac Laboratories, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Microbiology Analyst I

  • Oct 2012 - May 2015

  - Food, water, and environmental pathogen testing using Petrifilm, Neogen Reveal system, IDEXX Colilert and Quanti-Tray, SimPlate, membrane filtration, 3M Molecular Detection System - Sample login and data entry into Element LIMS - Sample pickup and customer service - Food, water, and environmental pathogen testing using Petrifilm, Neogen Reveal system, IDEXX Colilert and Quanti-Tray, SimPlate, membrane filtration, 3M Molecular Detection System - Sample login and data entry into Element LIMS - Sample pickup and customer service



Adventure Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern, Education Department

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  - Presented and assisted with "SciBites" science education shows for the public - Designed and constructed teaching materials, posters, activities, and props for education team - Assisted with labs - Ran a booth at ASC's "Way Late Play Date" - Presented and assisted with "SciBites" science education shows for the public - Designed and constructed teaching materials, posters, activities, and props for education team - Assisted with labs - Ran a booth at ASC's "Way Late Play Date"