Experience

Eurofins Transplant Genomics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Scientist

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Lenexa, KS I help support development of innovative diagnostic solutions for transplant recipients. Supporting assay development and validation projects, interfacing with cross- functional teams including bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, clinical and lab operations; and perform molecular biology methods for nucleic acid characterization and applications.



ARNETTE POLYMERS, LLC

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Chemist

  • May 2020 - Aug 2022

  Richmond, MO, United States Provides in process quality control, raw material, and final product quality assurance for polymer intermediate production. Analytical data as well as wet chemistry lab testing are utilized to ensure products are of the best specifications in the manufacturing plant. Using guidance from local and international regulators, certificates of analysis are produced and safe practice of shipping products to the customers are completed daily.



ICM Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Associate (RA) II

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2020

  St. Joseph, Missouri Area I led biofuel research, waste sample testing, and executed protocols to study processes, plant improvement, and wastewater management. Collecting and analyzing data using starLIMS and JMP was a routine activity in this position. I presented data in technical reports and presented findings. I also maintained microscopes, cell cultures, clean room, and incubators according to EPA, FDA, and facility HSEQ regulations. Two of my contributions included: *Trained and mentored seven RAs on… Show more I led biofuel research, waste sample testing, and executed protocols to study processes, plant improvement, and wastewater management. Collecting and analyzing data using starLIMS and JMP was a routine activity in this position. I presented data in technical reports and presented findings. I also maintained microscopes, cell cultures, clean room, and incubators according to EPA, FDA, and facility HSEQ regulations. Two of my contributions included: *Trained and mentored seven RAs on protocols, technology transfers, proper microbiological methods, and chemical inventory management. *Worked within a team of eight RAs to implement of 500+ protocols; assisted team through testing, data validation, and export of raw numbers to scientist for analysis. Show less



City of Kansas City, MO Water Services Laboratory

• Chemist

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2011

  Kansas City, Missouri, United States In this position, I completed water quality and assurance testing on samples in accordance with EPA guidelines. I entered data into a laboratory notebook, organized data, and presented work to managers. My team validated protocols and organized samples in an electronic filing system. I supported state, local, and federal safety and compliance audits. *Preserved 18 cell cultures quarterly with aseptic and MODNR approved procedures; used ELISA for detecting Giardia and Cryptosporidia.