Experience

The Citizen Science Lab

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, President & CEO

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  1699 Washington road A hands-on laboratory where inquisitive minds and science-enthusiasts can explore the life sciences! The Citizen Science Lab is open to everyone—from middle and high school students, to parents and educators, to undergraduate and graduate students, to professionals and DIY scientists. We invite the citizens of Pittsburgh to observe, experiment and analyze through discovery-based learning and STEAM education.



Duquesne University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director/Founder- S.I.G.M.A. Science Mentorship Initiative

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2018

  greater pittsburgh area S.I.G.M.A. is a Non-profit organization established to increase minority high school student interest in the research sciences through the mentorship of current undergraduate and graduate students at Duquesne University. S.I.G.M.A. is an acronym for the program's core principles. Science, Innovation, Growth, Mentorship, Achievement

• Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2014

  greater pittsburgh area My thesis research is focused on the development of novel antibiotics by targeting cold shock-related proteins (Csp) in E. coli. In silico modeling and screening lead compounds that bind and inhibit function of the Csps together with a combination of in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques are used in this project. I was successful in finding a small molecule that interfered with ssDNA binding of CspE and inhibited bacterial growth.



Urban Innovation21

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director (The Citizen Science Lab)

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Citizen Science Lab is a hands-on laboratory where inquisitive minds and science-enthusiasts can explore the life sciences! The Citizen Science Lab is open to everyone—from middle and high school students, to parents and educators, to undergraduate and graduate students, to professional and DIY scientists. We run after school programs and weekend workshops and provide lab space and equipment to DIY scientists and biotech startups.



IDEXX

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Supervisor

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  - Supervise day to day lab activities of the hematology, serum chemistry, serology, parasitology, urinalysis and processing departments - Supervise staff of 19 technicians, assign work, monitor activities & evaluate performances, resolve staff issues - Provide guidance to staff - Lead work activities of the lab, planning and organizing work - Prepare reports and presentations summarizing work activities - communicate with related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues… Show more - Supervise day to day lab activities of the hematology, serum chemistry, serology, parasitology, urinalysis and processing departments - Supervise staff of 19 technicians, assign work, monitor activities & evaluate performances, resolve staff issues - Provide guidance to staff - Lead work activities of the lab, planning and organizing work - Prepare reports and presentations summarizing work activities - communicate with related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed Show less



University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reserach Specialist IV

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  greater pittsburgh area The study was focused on the latency & reactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the non-human primate Duties included management of a BSL-3 facility, animal models, staff responsible for various assays and data collection.



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Technologist

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2004

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Under the direction of Dr. Peter Hotez. Managed Non-clinical Human Hookworm Vaccine studies in murine, rat, and canine models maintaining GLP standards for data collection.



Covance

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Technician

  • May 2000 - Aug 2001

  Vienna, VA Manage, collect all data from small mammal carcinogenicity & toxicology studies. All studies followed GLP standards and guidelines.



Labcorp

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

• Microbiology Technician

  • Jan 2000 - May 2000

  Perform clinical screening of microbial specimens, parasite and ova testing, blood and urine analysis, and Anthrax analysis.



Adams Morgan Animal Clinic

• Veterinary Technician

  • Jan 1988 - Jul 1990

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Assist during routine exams and surgeries. Prepare for surgeries, Blood collections, parasite testing, Dental cleaning, administer medications and vaccines, blood panel analysis