PHD Student

• Aug 2023 - Present

IVDR Research Associate II

• May 2022 - Aug 2023

Responsible for performance assessment and validation of molecular in vitro diagnostics. - Independent and collaborative support of FDA & other regulatory submissions. - Skilled in complex calculations and laboratory techniques that include solution formulation, dilution, microbial culture and enumeration, nucleic acid extraction, real-time and digital PCR and sequencing, as well as graphing data, statistical analyses, and primer/sequence evaluation. - Work in PCR labs and Biosafety Laboratory 2/2+ environment with pathogenic microbes and patient samples using sterile technique. - Tasked with all associated data collection, laboratory maintenance, analysis, verification, and record keeping. Show less

Genetic Sequencing Laboratory Technician

• May 2021 - May 2022

- Independent operation of 20+ Fisher Thermocycler PCR machines, various robotics, and DNA Analyzers for the production of a spectral array representing the base pairs of patient DNA to assess breast cancer predisposition. - Collaborated with a team to organize and prioritize multiple patient batches to optimize laboratory testing capacity. - Trained to handle and prepare a variety of reagents and participate in company quality control. - Independent operation of 20+ Fisher Thermocycler PCR machines, various robotics, and DNA Analyzers for the production of a spectral array representing the base pairs of patient DNA to assess breast cancer predisposition. - Collaborated with a team to organize and prioritize multiple patient batches to optimize laboratory testing capacity. - Trained to handle and prepare a variety of reagents and participate in company quality control.

Molecular & Infectious Disease Laboratory Technician II

• Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

- Operated up to 5 Hologic Panther PCR & TMA machines for the preparation, testing, and diagnosis of various respiratory diseases. Operated the Biofire GIPPCR Torch for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal specimen. - Assisted a team to organize the workflow of up to 1,000 individual specimens daily for testing throughout the laboratory. - Gained Good Laboratory Practice skills, approved company SOP's, and performed quality control tests. - Operated up to 5 Hologic Panther PCR & TMA machines for the preparation, testing, and diagnosis of various respiratory diseases. Operated the Biofire GIPPCR Torch for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal specimen. - Assisted a team to organize the workflow of up to 1,000 individual specimens daily for testing throughout the laboratory. - Gained Good Laboratory Practice skills, approved company SOP's, and performed quality control tests.

Barista

• May 2020 - Jul 2020

Research Assistant - Magnetic Properties of post-Glacial Soils

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

- Learned to use and analyze the results of a magnetometer and pulse magnetizer.- Conducted several field work excursions to gain skills of soil profile analysis and documentation.- Maintained sample organization while working through time-consuming and methodical tasks.

Student Librarian & Information Technology Consultant

• Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

- Learned efficient computer and sorting skills to maintain a functioning internal system within the larger library community. - Gained quick-thinking and problem-solving Information & Technology (IT) skills to achieve excellent customer and management gratification.- Proficiency in general computer software usage and trouble shooting.

Teaching Assistant - Laboratory Methods of Environmental Science

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Assisted students in the preparation, structuring, and execution of a semester-long research project. Projects were centered around water quality and riparian structures in an urban stream. Projects encompassed field sampling and collection, data analysis and laboratory use, and a departmental presentation.

Theater Operations

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

Member of a small group of volunteers dedicated to the operation of the non-profit campus theater, Cinestudio. Our goal was to bring a variety of film-based art to college students and the surrounding community.

Project Coordinator

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

- Organizer of Solarize Hartford, a project dedicated to increasing the financial accessibility of renewable energy to urban residents. - Started the research that was fundamental and led to the Hartford Plastic Bag Ban in 2019. - Responsible for informing Hartford Mayor Bronin and his publicist on environmental issues. - Organizer of Solarize Hartford, a project dedicated to increasing the financial accessibility of renewable energy to urban residents. - Started the research that was fundamental and led to the Hartford Plastic Bag Ban in 2019. - Responsible for informing Hartford Mayor Bronin and his publicist on environmental issues.