Experience

Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Forensic Scientist II/DNA Analyst

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Armed Forces Medical Examiner System - Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory

• Dover, Delaware, United States

• Forensic Scientist I/DNA Technician

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Perform hybridization capture, purification, quantitation, and sequencing of casework samples for Next Generation Sequencing • Perform PCR amplification of mitochondrial DNA in support of routine casework and special projects • Produce agarose product gels of mitochondrial DNA amplicons • Responsible for laboratory housekeeping activities such as preparing reagents, maintaining stock levels of supplies, and maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment • Prepare correspondence/documentation ensuring proper format, correctness, and editing of recurring reports regarding case status and case tracking • Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LISA) and Armed Forces Medical Examiners Tracking System (AFMETS) Show less



The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Forensic Biology Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Assessed and processed evidentiary samples for the application of serology and DNA workflow methodology • Performed complete mock casework on sexual assault, burglary and homicide cases including testing, report writing and court testimony • Generated analysis, interpretation and statistical evaluation of genetic profiles • Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of instrumentation used for STR genotyping and its software • Assessed and processed evidentiary samples for the application of serology and DNA workflow methodology • Performed complete mock casework on sexual assault, burglary and homicide cases including testing, report writing and court testimony • Generated analysis, interpretation and statistical evaluation of genetic profiles • Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of instrumentation used for STR genotyping and its software



Arcadia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Prepared experiment materials for serology labs • Assisted with preparation and processing of experiment samples for student research projects • Priced and assisted in purchasing and maintaining laboratory equipment • Represented Arcadia at community outreach and education events • Communicated with prospective and accepted students on behalf of the department • Prepared experiment materials for serology labs • Assisted with preparation and processing of experiment samples for student research projects • Priced and assisted in purchasing and maintaining laboratory equipment • Represented Arcadia at community outreach and education events • Communicated with prospective and accepted students on behalf of the department



Safe Harbor of Chester County, Inc.

• West Chester, PA

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Recruited potential volunteers • Maintained database of volunteers and donors • Communicated regularly with current volunteers, community partners, and donors • Managed monthly e-newsletter • Organized donation drives • Created and distributed informational materials • Led tours of shelter facilities • Attended and spoke at community outreach events • Recruited potential volunteers • Maintained database of volunteers and donors • Communicated regularly with current volunteers, community partners, and donors • Managed monthly e-newsletter • Organized donation drives • Created and distributed informational materials • Led tours of shelter facilities • Attended and spoke at community outreach events



ChristianaCare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Gathered data for the hospital’s Hip Fracture Intervention Team, to track and improve response time and procedures for incoming hip fracture patients. • Reviewed past hip fracture patient medical records and entered pertinent information into database. • Performed general office tasks for the hospital’s Medical Research Office. • Gathered data for the hospital’s Hip Fracture Intervention Team, to track and improve response time and procedures for incoming hip fracture patients. • Reviewed past hip fracture patient medical records and entered pertinent information into database. • Performed general office tasks for the hospital’s Medical Research Office.