Alexandra Harris
Science Advisor/ Consulting Chemist at Tikun Olam USA- Claim this Profile
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Mariah Fossella
Alexandra is an extremely motivated scientist, she is always looking to innovate and grow her skill set. She is a very quick learner and has a lot of knowledge from the fields she has been a part of. She has a lot of experience to bring to any lab or company. Her passion and drive are some of her best qualities and make her very easy to work with. I am lucky to have worked with her and would love to again in the future.
Mariah Fossella
Alexandra is an extremely motivated scientist, she is always looking to innovate and grow her skill set. She is a very quick learner and has a lot of knowledge from the fields she has been a part of. She has a lot of experience to bring to any lab or company. Her passion and drive are some of her best qualities and make her very easy to work with. I am lucky to have worked with her and would love to again in the future.
Mariah Fossella
Alexandra is an extremely motivated scientist, she is always looking to innovate and grow her skill set. She is a very quick learner and has a lot of knowledge from the fields she has been a part of. She has a lot of experience to bring to any lab or company. Her passion and drive are some of her best qualities and make her very easy to work with. I am lucky to have worked with her and would love to again in the future.
Mariah Fossella
Alexandra is an extremely motivated scientist, she is always looking to innovate and grow her skill set. She is a very quick learner and has a lot of knowledge from the fields she has been a part of. She has a lot of experience to bring to any lab or company. Her passion and drive are some of her best qualities and make her very easy to work with. I am lucky to have worked with her and would love to again in the future.
Credentials
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CPR & AED
American Heart AssociationSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Short Term Staff Permit
California Comission on Teacher CredentialingAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Provisional Teaching Internship Permit
California Comission on Teacher CredentialingSep, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Substitute Teaching Permit
California Comission on Teacher CredentialingSep, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Science Advisor/ Consulting Chemist
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Jan 2022 - Present
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LA NORML
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France
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Deputy Director of Education
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Sep 2021 - Present
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PIC Solution
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France
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Brand Manager
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Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
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Application Scientist
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
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IsoPlexis
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Application Scientist
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
Optimized cancer and immunology research experiments which assess single cell cytokine secretion data. Provided hands on training and support for researchers throughout California and Arizona. Assisted in technical sales meetings, facilitated software demos and “lunch and learn” style educational seminars. Collaborated with researchers at institutions such as Stanford, UCLA, LA Children’s Hospital, City of Hope, Merck, Pfizer, etc. Optimized cancer and immunology research experiments which assess single cell cytokine secretion data. Provided hands on training and support for researchers throughout California and Arizona. Assisted in technical sales meetings, facilitated software demos and “lunch and learn” style educational seminars. Collaborated with researchers at institutions such as Stanford, UCLA, LA Children’s Hospital, City of Hope, Merck, Pfizer, etc.
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American Botanical Drug Association
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
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Quality Control Chemist
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
Assisted in initialization of GCMS instrument for chemical analysis of hand sanitizers. Facilitated a broad range of QC tests including stability, viscosity, density, pH, and organoleptic testing. Tested raw materials utilizing IR and spectrophotometry. Evaluated products for active ingredients using various titration methods. Compiled SOPs for various laboratory instruments and processes. Assisted in initialization of GCMS instrument for chemical analysis of hand sanitizers. Facilitated a broad range of QC tests including stability, viscosity, density, pH, and organoleptic testing. Tested raw materials utilizing IR and spectrophotometry. Evaluated products for active ingredients using various titration methods. Compiled SOPs for various laboratory instruments and processes.
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California Cannabis Testing Labs
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chemical Analyst
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May 2020 - Sep 2020
Processed samples through homogenization and moisture and water content as well as potency, terpene and residual solvents assays. Created educational literature for clients regarding effective sampling methods, the importance of R&D testing, and quantities of product necessary to meet compliance testing standards. Decreased potency processing time by 50% through experimentation and botanical extraction research. Processed samples through homogenization and moisture and water content as well as potency, terpene and residual solvents assays. Created educational literature for clients regarding effective sampling methods, the importance of R&D testing, and quantities of product necessary to meet compliance testing standards. Decreased potency processing time by 50% through experimentation and botanical extraction research.
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CannaSafe
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Nov 2019 - May 2020
Ensured efficient processing of samples for potency analysis. Compiled and implemented training protocol used in nationwide expansion of Cannasafe. Established cleaning and sanitation protocol in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Ensured efficient processing of samples for potency analysis. Compiled and implemented training protocol used in nationwide expansion of Cannasafe. Established cleaning and sanitation protocol in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
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Visalia Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Biology Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
Collaborated with Biology department to develop enriching curriculum. Using Next Generation Science Standards, provided hands-on lab experience in tandem with engaging technology to provide science education aimed towards college preparation.
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Anatomy and Physiology Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
Lead Anatomy and Physiology teacher for the STRONG sports medicine academy, a career and technical education pathway. Implemental in college campus tours, job shadows and internships providing students with real world experience in kinesiology research.
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Guest Teacher
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
Taught intervention reading and math to 7th and 8th grade students. Provided push-in support in math classrooms on the campus of Green Acres Middle School, Visalia CA
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Olive Garden
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Server
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
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Landry's LLC
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United States
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Real Estate
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Host trainer
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
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Education
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2021 - 2023
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
Master of Science - MS, Pharmacy, Cannabis Science and Therapeutics -
2013 - 2017
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General -
2009 - 2013
Valley High School
Advanced Honors and International Baccalaureate Diploma, GPA 4.3
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