Experience

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  Pebble Labs Inc.

  • Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

  • Research Associate

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

    Designed and executed experiments to study bacterial root endophyte interactions with crop plants.Designed and executed molecular cloning plans to engineer various bacterial strains

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  Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • New Mexico, United States

  • Post-master's student researcher

    • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
    • New Mexico, United States

    Studied how the drought response of maize is affected by changes in the soil microbiome. Developed protocols to study epigenetic factors in plants and algae.

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  Oklahoma State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Teaching and Laboratory Assistant

    • Aug 2017 - May 2020

  • Masters Student

    • Aug 2017 - May 2020

    Studied the physiology of halo-tolerant algae in the context of bio-fuel production

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  Monsanto Company

  • United States
  • Farming
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Biologist

    • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

    Performed research on crop treatments to assess their potential to control fungal and nematode pathogens.

  • Biologist

    • May 2016 - Jan 2017

    • Cared for and maintained transgenic plants in a controlled greenhouse environment. • Collected tissue samples while recording data and preserving sample integrity. • Designed and executed production plans for soy, cotton, and corn genetic studies.

  • Sample Preparation Technician

    • Sep 2015 - May 2016

    • Provide timely preparation of biological samples according to ISO and GLP requirements, while ensuring adherence to all compliance guidelines. • Assure that sample integrity is safeguarded during handling, storage, preparation, and sample retrieval.• Familiarization with study protocols and relevant SOPs and Work instructions for the care, handling, preparation, and storage of samples. Familiarization of laboratory practices, safety procedures, documentation practices and other Compliance, GLP, and ISO requirements. • Upon instructions/requests and after study completions, assist in disposing of samples following Sample Management SOPs and compliance guidelines. • Help drive process improvements in order to gain efficiency with day-to-day tasks, cutting down on cost, while saving time to meet business timelines.

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  United States Air Force Reserves

  • Scott Air Force Base, IL

  • Bio-environmental Engineer SSgt

    • Jun 2010 - May 2016
    • Scott Air Force Base, IL

    • Survey and evaluate community and industrial workplace environments and recommend controls to keep environmental and occupational exposures within acceptable limits• Proficient use of specialized survey instruments and equipment to collect samples and evaluate hazards that may exist in the workplace, such as exposure to toxic chemicals or intense noise• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls such as industrial ventilation systems and personal protective equipment• Operate radiation-measuring instruments and conduct surveys of facilities, equipment and operations to ensure that the use and disposal of radioactive material comply with environmental safety and health standards• Perform medical readiness surveys to identify chemical, biological and radiological agents and provide advice on decontamination and protection procedures for medical personnel, patients, equipment and facilities

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  Southern Illinois University

  • Carbondale, IL

  • Research assistant

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
    • Carbondale, IL

    Aided in nano-particle treatment and bio-assay of crop plant species and analysis of data. Raised various crop plant species from seed in a controlled greenhouse setting. Utilized atomic absorption spectroscopy, chlorophyll fluorescence, and gas exchange meters to monitor the physiological status of crop plants.