Scientist I

• Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

Senior Research Associate

• Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

Prepare samples (eg. plasma preparation from human blood) in a BSL2 environment. • Carry out nucleic acid extraction (DNA and RNA), Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation, quality control checks (e.g., Qubit, qPCR, fragment analysis), and sequencing of libraries using Illumina NextSeq Sequencers • Perform equipment validation, calibration and maintenance. • Record keeping and communication (e.g., database, written reports, and technical meetings)

Lecturer

• Aug 2010 - Sep 2021

Developed and taught several courses including: Microbiology lecture and labs (BIO 320/320L), Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 344L), Special topics in Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 395), Special topics in Marine Molecular Microbiology (BIO 395), and "Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: A Case Study in Environmental Policy" (ENVS 282). • Worked with students at several levels, including traditional and online teaching (Moodle and Canvas online teaching platforms), mentoring, field… Show more Developed and taught several courses including: Microbiology lecture and labs (BIO 320/320L), Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 344L), Special topics in Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 395), Special topics in Marine Molecular Microbiology (BIO 395), and "Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: A Case Study in Environmental Policy" (ENVS 282). • Worked with students at several levels, including traditional and online teaching (Moodle and Canvas online teaching platforms), mentoring, field instruction, laboratory instruction, as well as outreach • Served as the Women's Adventure Club Advisor (2017-2018) and mentored 3 teaching assistants (2014 - 2018). Show less Developed and taught several courses including: Microbiology lecture and labs (BIO 320/320L), Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 344L), Special topics in Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 395), Special topics in Marine Molecular Microbiology (BIO 395), and "Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: A Case Study in Environmental Policy" (ENVS 282). • Worked with students at several levels, including traditional and online teaching (Moodle and Canvas online teaching platforms), mentoring, field… Show more Developed and taught several courses including: Microbiology lecture and labs (BIO 320/320L), Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 344L), Special topics in Environmental Biotechnology (BIO 395), Special topics in Marine Molecular Microbiology (BIO 395), and "Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: A Case Study in Environmental Policy" (ENVS 282). • Worked with students at several levels, including traditional and online teaching (Moodle and Canvas online teaching platforms), mentoring, field instruction, laboratory instruction, as well as outreach • Served as the Women's Adventure Club Advisor (2017-2018) and mentored 3 teaching assistants (2014 - 2018). Show less

Adjunct Faculty

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

Subbed (substitute teaching) for one semester • Taught one lab section of BIO11A: General Introductory Biology for non-science majors. Subbed (substitute teaching) for one semester • Taught one lab section of BIO11A: General Introductory Biology for non-science majors.

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Aug 2007 - Feb 2015

Led research programs focused on understanding what controls microbial community structure and function in various aquatic systems (San Francisco Bay, Clear Lake, Monterey Bay, Antarctica). • My interests spanned from natural product research (Chemistry department, 2007-2008), as well as iron limitation in the open ocean to harmful cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater and brackish ecosystems (Institute of Marine Sciences, 2008-2015). • My responsibilities included directing research programs… Show more Led research programs focused on understanding what controls microbial community structure and function in various aquatic systems (San Francisco Bay, Clear Lake, Monterey Bay, Antarctica). • My interests spanned from natural product research (Chemistry department, 2007-2008), as well as iron limitation in the open ocean to harmful cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater and brackish ecosystems (Institute of Marine Sciences, 2008-2015). • My responsibilities included directing research programs, field sampling (both as lead Principal Investigator and as subordinate), sample and data analysis, grant writing and publication (reports and peer-reviewed articles), mentoring 3 students. • I also assisted Dr. Sue Carter (UCSC) and Dr Leslie Bebout (NASA) in their research on cyanobacteria. I was responsible for large-scale culture maintenance in greenhouses with selective photovoltaic panels, sample analysis, mentoring of one undergraduate student, and co-authoring a peer-reviewed article. Show less Led research programs focused on understanding what controls microbial community structure and function in various aquatic systems (San Francisco Bay, Clear Lake, Monterey Bay, Antarctica). • My interests spanned from natural product research (Chemistry department, 2007-2008), as well as iron limitation in the open ocean to harmful cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater and brackish ecosystems (Institute of Marine Sciences, 2008-2015). • My responsibilities included directing research programs… Show more Led research programs focused on understanding what controls microbial community structure and function in various aquatic systems (San Francisco Bay, Clear Lake, Monterey Bay, Antarctica). • My interests spanned from natural product research (Chemistry department, 2007-2008), as well as iron limitation in the open ocean to harmful cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater and brackish ecosystems (Institute of Marine Sciences, 2008-2015). • My responsibilities included directing research programs, field sampling (both as lead Principal Investigator and as subordinate), sample and data analysis, grant writing and publication (reports and peer-reviewed articles), mentoring 3 students. • I also assisted Dr. Sue Carter (UCSC) and Dr Leslie Bebout (NASA) in their research on cyanobacteria. I was responsible for large-scale culture maintenance in greenhouses with selective photovoltaic panels, sample analysis, mentoring of one undergraduate student, and co-authoring a peer-reviewed article. Show less

Lecturer

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

Temporary part-time instructor. I was teaching the telecourse (online class) "BIO101: Unseen life on Earth". It was an introductory course to introduce students to key concepts in microbiology and biology. The course was divided between online lecture using a multimedia platform and "hands on, minds on" at home experiments that would help students understand the key concepts from the lecture and how they relate to their daily lives. Temporary part-time instructor. I was teaching the telecourse (online class) "BIO101: Unseen life on Earth". It was an introductory course to introduce students to key concepts in microbiology and biology. The course was divided between online lecture using a multimedia platform and "hands on, minds on" at home experiments that would help students understand the key concepts from the lecture and how they relate to their daily lives.