Molecular Technologist

• Dec 2022 - Present

Lead Molecular Technologist

• Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

Specializing in Pharmacogenomics workflow including extraction, quantification, copy number variation and open array. Additional responsibilities include quality control review, running and submitting proficiency testing, data analysis, training and competency on employees and attending weekly lab operations meetings on behalf of laboratory staff. Specializing in Pharmacogenomics workflow including extraction, quantification, copy number variation and open array. Additional responsibilities include quality control review, running and submitting proficiency testing, data analysis, training and competency on employees and attending weekly lab operations meetings on behalf of laboratory staff.

Molecular Technologist

• Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

Specialized in Pharmacogenomics workflow including extraction, quantification, copy number variation and open array. Proficient running and reporting toxicology samples, QC and calibrators using Beckman Coulter AU480. Daily testing for SARS-COV2 was preformed using Atila Biosystems COVID-19 iAMP Detection Kit. Additional responsibilities included: assist in validations, preform and submit proficiency testing for all testing, daily, monthly, quarterly and annual QC monitoring Specialized in Pharmacogenomics workflow including extraction, quantification, copy number variation and open array. Proficient running and reporting toxicology samples, QC and calibrators using Beckman Coulter AU480. Daily testing for SARS-COV2 was preformed using Atila Biosystems COVID-19 iAMP Detection Kit. Additional responsibilities included: assist in validations, preform and submit proficiency testing for all testing, daily, monthly, quarterly and annual QC monitoring

Research Assistant I

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

Worked in the Vision and Neurodevelopment Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Krista Kelly. My primary focus was studying the effects of pediatric eye conditions such as amblyopia, strabismus, anisometropia, etc. by utilizing state of the art research equipment to track eye and hand movements. As a requirement for this position, I successfully completed training in Human Subjects Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additionally, I utilized MatLab to analyze data taken from a LEAP motion device to detect hand motion during reach in children. Show less

Research Assistant

• Nov 2020 - May 2021

Primary research included studying the effects of glucose metabolism in glioblastoma cells. Glioblastoma is considered to be one of the most fatal, complex, and treatment resistant brain cancers. The survival rates for glioblastoma have remained largely unchanged for decades, with the five-year survival rate for patients being only 6.8 percent. SfXl glioblastoma cells (brain cancer) is a cell line that depend largely on glucose for proliferation. Cancer cells have developed a way to reprogram their metabolisms to promote quick growth. The common theme among this modified metabolism is an increase in glucose uptake and consequently, fermentation of glucose into lactate. This metabolic change is known as the Warburg effect. I am proposing to exploit the dependency of cancer cells on glucose to expose the metabolic effects produced by the sugar. Said exploitation can be done by using 13C NMR to identify the amount of lactate production in the cells. Show less

Assistant Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

During my time at Big Sky Event Hall, I was entrusted with many tasks such as: setting up and tearing down for events, meeting with clients, cleaning, meeting with vendors, etc. Working hand in hand with vendors and families allowed me to excel in my people skills, and in task management. During my time at Big Sky Event Hall, I was entrusted with many tasks such as: setting up and tearing down for events, meeting with clients, cleaning, meeting with vendors, etc. Working hand in hand with vendors and families allowed me to excel in my people skills, and in task management.

Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

As a non-profit organization In-Sync is dedicated to the rescue of neglected, abused and unwanted exotic felines. My time spent as an intern at In- Sync Exotics was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I was trained to execute safe interactions with exotic cats while cleaning, feeding, distributing medication and enrichment. Daily duties also included collecting and documenting pertinent data regarding the animals in which I was assigned and establishing a bond with the cats to ensure their safety and comfort. Show less