Molecular Technologist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Client Solutions Manager

• May 2021 - Apr 2023

As a Client Solutions Manager, I manage 10-15 market research projects simultaneously, including setting up client surveys, troubleshooting technical errors, and running projects from concept through to completion. By conducting kickoff calls, I am able to set client expectations and update them on progress. I also bill and invoice clients upon project completion. My career highlight includes: - Ensuring projects ran smoothly and deadlines were met while delivering high quality data by… Show more As a Client Solutions Manager, I manage 10-15 market research projects simultaneously, including setting up client surveys, troubleshooting technical errors, and running projects from concept through to completion. By conducting kickoff calls, I am able to set client expectations and update them on progress. I also bill and invoice clients upon project completion. My career highlight includes: - Ensuring projects ran smoothly and deadlines were met while delivering high quality data by working with vendors. Show less As a Client Solutions Manager, I manage 10-15 market research projects simultaneously, including setting up client surveys, troubleshooting technical errors, and running projects from concept through to completion. By conducting kickoff calls, I am able to set client expectations and update them on progress. I also bill and invoice clients upon project completion. My career highlight includes: - Ensuring projects ran smoothly and deadlines were met while delivering high quality data by… Show more As a Client Solutions Manager, I manage 10-15 market research projects simultaneously, including setting up client surveys, troubleshooting technical errors, and running projects from concept through to completion. By conducting kickoff calls, I am able to set client expectations and update them on progress. I also bill and invoice clients upon project completion. My career highlight includes: - Ensuring projects ran smoothly and deadlines were met while delivering high quality data by working with vendors. Show less

Technical Writer

• Oct 2018 - May 2021

During my time as a Technical Writer, I reviewed data from electrophysiology and analytical chemistry safety studies. Beyond writing and formatting reports and maintaining quality control of data in accordance with GLP guidelines, I also edited, proofed, and distributed SOPs and forms across the site. My career highlight included: - Being chosen as the site lead to create and maintain site intranet, including marketing. During my time as a Technical Writer, I reviewed data from electrophysiology and analytical chemistry safety studies. Beyond writing and formatting reports and maintaining quality control of data in accordance with GLP guidelines, I also edited, proofed, and distributed SOPs and forms across the site. My career highlight included: - Being chosen as the site lead to create and maintain site intranet, including marketing.

Research Technician

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

While working as a Research Technician, I extracted and quantified DNA and planned experiments relating to human and agricultural organisms. Not only did I utilize robotic platforms to process large projects in a high throughput environment, but I also designed experiments for research and development, prepared the library, and loaded NGS. My career highlights included: - Ensuring technicians were properly trained on company processes and procedures. - Being tasked with training new… Show more While working as a Research Technician, I extracted and quantified DNA and planned experiments relating to human and agricultural organisms. Not only did I utilize robotic platforms to process large projects in a high throughput environment, but I also designed experiments for research and development, prepared the library, and loaded NGS. My career highlights included: - Ensuring technicians were properly trained on company processes and procedures. - Being tasked with training new team members. Show less While working as a Research Technician, I extracted and quantified DNA and planned experiments relating to human and agricultural organisms. Not only did I utilize robotic platforms to process large projects in a high throughput environment, but I also designed experiments for research and development, prepared the library, and loaded NGS. My career highlights included: - Ensuring technicians were properly trained on company processes and procedures. - Being tasked with training new… Show more While working as a Research Technician, I extracted and quantified DNA and planned experiments relating to human and agricultural organisms. Not only did I utilize robotic platforms to process large projects in a high throughput environment, but I also designed experiments for research and development, prepared the library, and loaded NGS. My career highlights included: - Ensuring technicians were properly trained on company processes and procedures. - Being tasked with training new team members. Show less

Clinical Research Specialist

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

Throughout my time here, I worked on clinical trials within the radiation oncology department. In addition, I obtained patient consent for studies, screened patients, adhered to study protocols, opened new studies, and conducted follow-up appointments to assess patients for adverse events. My career highlight included: - Adhering to FDA guidelines when documenting and charting patient medical histories and events related to trials. Throughout my time here, I worked on clinical trials within the radiation oncology department. In addition, I obtained patient consent for studies, screened patients, adhered to study protocols, opened new studies, and conducted follow-up appointments to assess patients for adverse events. My career highlight included: - Adhering to FDA guidelines when documenting and charting patient medical histories and events related to trials.

Lab Clerk

• Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

Here, I received specimens from patients in the hospital and from outpatient centers. Not only did I conduct clinical tests and process phone calls, but I also relayed clinical test results to doctors, medical staff, and patients and registered patients for clinical tests. Here, I received specimens from patients in the hospital and from outpatient centers. Not only did I conduct clinical tests and process phone calls, but I also relayed clinical test results to doctors, medical staff, and patients and registered patients for clinical tests.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

In this role, I assisted in setting up and tearing down of the lab. I also educated students on how to setup gel electrophoresis, capture images of gels, DNA extraction methods, and address the needs of individuals.

Undergraduate Researcher

• Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

As a Researcher, I mentored a student and led a research project focusing on molecular ecology. Not only did I design microsatellite markers, extract DNA from muscle tissue samples, and analyze data with microsatellite markers, but I also presented findings to Biology faculty and the student body. My career highlight included: - Completing a project on the statistical analysis of the white-tailed deer population in northeast Ohio based on microsatellite markers and obtaining 500 tissue… Show more As a Researcher, I mentored a student and led a research project focusing on molecular ecology. Not only did I design microsatellite markers, extract DNA from muscle tissue samples, and analyze data with microsatellite markers, but I also presented findings to Biology faculty and the student body. My career highlight included: - Completing a project on the statistical analysis of the white-tailed deer population in northeast Ohio based on microsatellite markers and obtaining 500 tissue samples from white-tailed deer in Metroparks that were shot due to extreme overpopulation.

Green House Assistant

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Helped to maintain the plants in the greenhouse. Assisted with the daily upkeep, including pest removal, watering, splitting and transplanting various species of plants. Also planted new plants and ensured that the greenhouse was attractive and well maintained throughout the summer. Helped to maintain the plants in the greenhouse. Assisted with the daily upkeep, including pest removal, watering, splitting and transplanting various species of plants. Also planted new plants and ensured that the greenhouse was attractive and well maintained throughout the summer.

Undergraduate Researcher

• Aug 2009 - Jul 2013

During my time as a Researcher, I completed a population analysis for the Delta 32 deletion mutation in a small population of high school students. By using data obtained, I was able to create a cure for those diagnosed with HIV. I presented information at conferences including ASM and AAAS in Vancouver that continues to be conducted today. My career highlight included: - Conducting a research project focused on HIV by working with three high school students to design projects with the… Show more During my time as a Researcher, I completed a population analysis for the Delta 32 deletion mutation in a small population of high school students. By using data obtained, I was able to create a cure for those diagnosed with HIV. I presented information at conferences including ASM and AAAS in Vancouver that continues to be conducted today. My career highlight included: - Conducting a research project focused on HIV by working with three high school students to design projects with the assistance of a Microbiology Professor.

Customer Service

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

Provided exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and visitors and created displays to market merchandise and generate sales. Also assisted with maintenance to ensure that the store was organized and attractive.