Experience

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Professional Research Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Work on multiple research projects studying the role of preconception micronutrient supplement on maternal, fetal, and offspring growth, including gene expression, DNA methylation, epigenetic programming, transcriptomic and metabolomic changes, to gut microbiome. Main duties include:• Set-up and preform day-to-day laboratory experiments utilizing various molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, Pyrosequencing, Primer designs, and the preparation of DNA, RNA, 16S, and Single Cell/Nucleus libraries for next generation sequencing analysis utilizing Illumina platforms.• Design, plan, and optimize laboratory assays utilizing proper controls and standards.• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experimental findings.• Analyze experimental results, create summary graphs and tables.• Assist in managing laboratory operations, including ordering, equipment maintenance and service, and compliance with institutional regulatory requirements.• Conduct literature review and assistance with development of laboratory protocols.• Act as a liaison to students, postdoctoral fellows, collaborators, outside investigators for processing samples for genotyping, gene expression, methylation, sequencing, and microbiome analysis.



CyraCom Language Solutions

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Contractor/Mongolian Interpreter

  • Jul 2008 - Present

  Assist Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients communicate with doctors, nurses, general medical staff and administration. Perform consecutive over the phone Mongolian-English interpretation for settings ranging from Medical exams, Court Hearings, Insurance claims, to Customer Service inquiries. Assist Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients communicate with doctors, nurses, general medical staff and administration. Perform consecutive over the phone Mongolian-English interpretation for settings ranging from Medical exams, Court Hearings, Insurance claims, to Customer Service inquiries.



University of Colorado, Department of Dermatology, Section of Pediatric Dermatology

• Professional Research Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Worked on a multi-site, longitudinal study of pediatric genetic skin disorder, serving as a primary contact, coordinating activities for all sites. Main duties included: • Design and development of clinical research database in REDCap. • Create data collection forms, surveys, and data reports for ongoing research activities.• Communicate with coordinating sites and study investigators on design, development, and management of Case Report Forms, Data Specifications, and Data Dictionaries.• Assistance with data management and data analysis, including importing/exporting of data, recoding of variables, merging of data, performing quality control checks, creating datasets, tables, graphs, and summary reports in SAS. • Abstract data from patient records and entering into the research database. • Correspond to data analysis, and data reporting queries in timely manner.• Administer research regulatory process by preparing protocols, consents, amendments, and applications for institutional regulatory authorities. • Assistance with enrolling study participants, and documenting of research encounters in electronic health record system-EPIC. • Conduct literature review as it applies to the study in defining of study design, study protocol, and identify key dependent and outcome variables.



University of Colorado, AMC campus, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine

• Senior Professional Research Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2016

  • Set-up and performed day-to-day laboratory experiments utilizing various molecular, cancer, and cell biology techniques (Transient transfections and transcription assays; DNA, RNA and protein isolation, purification, and quantification; Western blotting; Histology and Immuno-staining assays)• Conducted literature review and assisted with development of new protocols • Maintained detailed and accurate records of experimental findings• Performed power and sample size calculations for grant applications• Analyzed experimental results in Excel, GraphPad Prism, and R• Prepared figures and tables for publication, grant applications, and progress reports• Assisted with preparation of manuscripts, scientific posters, presentations, and the reference management with Endnote• Attended weekly lab meetings and presented research findings• Managed and maintained tissue culture laboratory• Trained graduate students and clinicians in Cell culture and Flow cytometry techniques• Worked in a team environment with a variety of faculty members



University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Cardio Vascular-Pulmonary Research Lab

• Professional Research Assistant

  • Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Managed laboratory operations including procurement of lab supplies and ensured federally funded research grant was used appropriately• Assisted with planning and carrying-out laboratory experiments• Maintained transgenic mouse colonies, and performed small animal surgeries according to protocols approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)• Performed scientific calculations, data entry, and statistical analysis • Assisted with preparation of scientific posters and presentations



VA Medical Center, Denver Research Institute

• Research Technician

  • Jul 2001 - Dec 2002

  • Performed hands-on cell culture, ELISA, Western Blotting, Transient transfection, and Histological assays• Analyzed experimental findings with the assistance of research instructor• Assisted in literature review, preparation of manuscripts, and the reference management with Endnote- a citation software• Presented a poster at the annual departmental research meeting • Performed hands-on cell culture, ELISA, Western Blotting, Transient transfection, and Histological assays• Analyzed experimental findings with the assistance of research instructor• Assisted in literature review, preparation of manuscripts, and the reference management with Endnote- a citation software• Presented a poster at the annual departmental research meeting