Experience

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Foodborne/Waterborne Disease Epidemiologist

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  I perform surveillance for foodborne and waterborne diseases in the State of Missouri and actively work state and national outbreaks. I perform surveillance for foodborne and waterborne diseases in the State of Missouri and actively work state and national outbreaks.



Missouri State Public Health Lab

• Public Health Lab Scientist

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

  Performs microscopic examinations for tissue and intestinal protozoans, helminths, and nematodes. Performs cultural, biochemical, and microscopic examinations for Bordetella spp. Participates in sample accessioning and recordkeeping to ensure that all specimens are accounted for, appropriately handled, and properly and completely tested. Records and reports results in the proper manner for the technical area of analysis; checks reports for accuracy; and maintains confidentiality of reports. Consults with public health personnel, physicians, other laboratorians, and health care professionals regarding the interpretation of results, collection of specimens, and the applicability of tests to particular circumstances. Communicates with health professionals in other agencies regarding routine questions concerning specimen requirements and tests offered. Show less



State of Missouri

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Technologist II

  • Feb 2010 - Oct 2014

  My responsibilities include receiving and processing urine samples in a timely fashion, screening samples for multi-panel tests on an immunoassay equipment, reading and running samples on GC/MS equipment for confirmation testing, routine and as-needed maintenance on standard and specialized lab equipment, reviewing data, and writing reports. My responsibilities include receiving and processing urine samples in a timely fashion, screening samples for multi-panel tests on an immunoassay equipment, reading and running samples on GC/MS equipment for confirmation testing, routine and as-needed maintenance on standard and specialized lab equipment, reviewing data, and writing reports.