Experience

NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Criminalist II (Molecular Genetics)

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Population Genetics Graduate Researcher

  • Sep 2020 - May 2022

  - Conducted research in the molecular ecology field while exploring possible sequence variants of the major capsid protein of Ranavirus Frog Virus-3- Experimentation, data collection, and analysis executed independently and compiled to form a master’s thesis under the supervision of the primary investigator Kirsten Monsen-Collar PhD- Successfully amplified genomic DNA using traditional PCR and electrophoresis in a clean environment with controls- Confirmed findings using Sanger Sequencing and evaluated the sequences for variants by comparing query sequences to known major capsid protein sequences through alignment and BLAST search Show less

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  - Contributed to teaching materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement laboratory lesson plans- Maintained laboratory operations, updated, and revised standardized operating procedures and reordered raw materials and supplies to sustain experiments and workflow- Primary instructor, under the supervision of Sandra Adams PhD, for the SEA-PHAGE (Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program, guided students through the discovery of novel phage species- Laboratory instructor for Principles of Biology I, specialized in the education of the fundamental aspects of cell structure and function for both prokaryotes and eukaryotes Show less

• Biodiversity Research Assistant

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  - Studied the effects of nutrient availability on bacteria and zooplankton populations under the supervision of the primary investigator Matthew Schuler PhD- Set up and maintained the laboratory and equipment, validated protocols, and aided first time lab users- Collected pond water samples from 21 sites at Walker Avenue Wetlands, evaluated water quality, zooplankton diversity, and performed DNA extractions for microbial communities



BioReference

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

• Laboratory Technician

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  - Performed testing in the detection and diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 and sexually transmitted infections - Assisted in the orientation and training of new employees and served as a resource to peers and other personnel - Reviewed accuracy and completeness of results prior to release in the Laboratory Information System - Performed quality control procedures established for each method and maintained accurate records - Performed testing in the detection and diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 and sexually transmitted infections - Assisted in the orientation and training of new employees and served as a resource to peers and other personnel - Reviewed accuracy and completeness of results prior to release in the Laboratory Information System - Performed quality control procedures established for each method and maintained accurate records



Who's Your Doggie?

• Business Manager

  • Mar 2018 - May 2020

  - Handled client correspondence, schedule coordination, and record keeping- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills

• Dog Caretaker

  • May 2017 - May 2020

  - Handled daily walks and daycare for over 30 dogs-Assisted with the monitoring of dogs during overnight boarding -Trained in pet CPR as well has the handling of dogs-Trained dogs to correct negative behaviors in both group and one on one sessions



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Molecular Biology Lab Research Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  - Performed diagnostic testing for Frog Virus-3 in wood frog larvae tissue samples - Executed numerous DNA extractions and real-time PCR amplifications - Analyzed real-time PCR results and DNA melting curve data to assess presence of infection - Performed diagnostic testing for Frog Virus-3 in wood frog larvae tissue samples - Executed numerous DNA extractions and real-time PCR amplifications - Analyzed real-time PCR results and DNA melting curve data to assess presence of infection



Bergen County Zoo

• Paramus, NJ

• Volunteer Zoo Keeper

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Increased knowledge of the zoo’s conservation efforts - Trained in the domestic animal area which included feeding, cleaning, and observation of bison, elk, eagles, prairie dogs, and all domestic animals - Gained an enhanced understanding of animal behavior, nutrition, and handling - Increased knowledge of the zoo’s conservation efforts - Trained in the domestic animal area which included feeding, cleaning, and observation of bison, elk, eagles, prairie dogs, and all domestic animals - Gained an enhanced understanding of animal behavior, nutrition, and handling



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Lab Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  - Studied light-related behavior of the mosquito Culex molestus, a species that has been an aggressor in New York City due to its unique adaptations - Maintained a colony of mosquitoes used for behavior research - Gained knowledge of biological lab procedures and safety protocols - Studied light-related behavior of the mosquito Culex molestus, a species that has been an aggressor in New York City due to its unique adaptations - Maintained a colony of mosquitoes used for behavior research - Gained knowledge of biological lab procedures and safety protocols



Polkadot Cupcakes

• Assistant Baker

  • May 2014 - Jun 2017

  - Interacted well with customers through the sale of products to build connections and nurture relationships - Trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for the newly established bakery - Prepared baked goods while maintaining a sanitary work environment to ensure all products were safe for consumption - Interacted well with customers through the sale of products to build connections and nurture relationships - Trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for the newly established bakery - Prepared baked goods while maintaining a sanitary work environment to ensure all products were safe for consumption



Restaurant Associates

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

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