Lauren M Bauhs
Research Project Manager at Rice University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Engineer In Training (October 2023)
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Experience
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Rice University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Project Manager
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Aug 2021 - Present
Collaborated with Houston Health Department, CDC, and Rice University personnel to track disease targets across ~160 Houston area wastewater sampling locations: • Lead a team of technicians to facilitate sample processing, analysis, and reporting of epidemiological data to health department personnel to help inform weekly public health remediation strategies• Researched, developed, and integrated new viral, fungal, and bacterial targets into routine monitoring pipelines based on governmental agency interests and recommendations• Performed research experiments, prepared data reports, and assisted with refining existing protocols for various additional environmental engineering research projects• Performed regular cost analyses to account for changes in project needs and to assess costs of evolving lab-wide research goals• Tracked lab inventory and performed materials purchasing for all research projects utilizing dedicated project funds• Acted as lab safety manager to ensure all personnel remained up to date on safety practices and training(s) under BSL2 and BSL2+ guidelines Show less
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Research Technician
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Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
Assisted in concentrating, extracting, and quantifying DNA and RNA from raw wastewater samples via RT-ddPCR and qPCR in a BSL2+ laboratory environment: • Operated a variety of laboratory equipment & machinery in support of sample processing, including DNA/RNA extraction machinery, PCR machinery, and liquid handling machinery
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Education
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2015 - 2020
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
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