Experience

Basepaws

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Scientist

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Make, document, and perform quality control tests for in house reagents Manage inventory and maintain stock to ensure sample processing turn around with variable demand Prepare indexed samples for NGS sequencing by third party Train technicians and evaluate their proficiency in core SOPs on bi-annual basis Make, document, and perform quality control tests for in house reagents Manage inventory and maintain stock to ensure sample processing turn around with variable demand Prepare indexed samples for NGS sequencing by third party Train technicians and evaluate their proficiency in core SOPs on bi-annual basis



One Health Labs

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Delegate tasks and ensure that teams works effectively to meet sample turn around timeWrite and edit SOPs for maintenance and quality control proceduresValidate reagents for use and write documentation for validationsMake and edit schedule to ensure proper lab coverage throughout the dayWrite NCRs and implement CAPAs to correct and optimize laboratory processes

• Laboratory Technician II

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Perform high throughput processing of Covid 19 samples using automated King Fishers and qPCR screeningAnalyze results and accurately report to clients, maintaining patient confidentialityPerform daily machine validations and ensure equipment is upkept on a bi-monthly basis



Rinati Skin, LLC

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Tissue Culture Technician

  • Jun 2018 - Apr 2021

  Bring plants of interest into tissue culture to generate callus, multiple shooting systems and regenerate roots Investigate and work to elicit secondary compounds of interest from tissue culture systems Create expression vectors using PCR cloning and restriction digest Work to insert genes of interest into various plant systems using Agrobacterium Maintain library of transformed E coli and prepare cultures for plasmid prep Design primers for and perform rtPCR/qPCR to evaluate gene expression and upregulation in transformants Inoculate and maintain temporary immersion and bubble lift bioreactors Show less



Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Co-lead a research team working on creating in silico models involving estrogen receptor alpha. Proofread and edit manuscripts for publication and grants for submission

• Student Researcher

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Design clear, long lasting syntax for Evolvix, which is a computer programing language designed with biologists in mindInvestigate molecular pathways involving estrogen receptor alpha and how it interacts with cancer drugs by collecting data and creating in silico modelsProofread and edit manuscripts for publication



WISCONSIN CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

• United States
• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

• Seed Technician

  • Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Perform warm and cold germination tests on corn, oat, soybean, barley, legume, beans and watermelon seeds. Assess genetically engineered corn and soybean seeds for glyphosate resistance Perform TZ tests Perform warm and cold germination tests on corn, oat, soybean, barley, legume, beans and watermelon seeds. Assess genetically engineered corn and soybean seeds for glyphosate resistance Perform TZ tests



US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Assistant

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Prepare extracted samples for HP-LC and analyze generated chromatograms Isolate oat tissues via dissection and perform chemical extractions Prepare soil for and grow various oat cultivars for harvesting seed and tissue Gain experience with rt-PCR and gel electrophoresis Maintain lab safety performing routine safety equipment checks and coordinating hazardous chemical disposal Prepare extracted samples for HP-LC and analyze generated chromatograms Isolate oat tissues via dissection and perform chemical extractions Prepare soil for and grow various oat cultivars for harvesting seed and tissue Gain experience with rt-PCR and gel electrophoresis Maintain lab safety performing routine safety equipment checks and coordinating hazardous chemical disposal



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Investigated t-DNA knockout lines in qualitative study to determine genes significant for root development Gained experience with sterile technique, media preparation, plant breeding. Observed Arabidopsis roots with a scanning confocal microscope. Trained newcomers to the lab in basic skills and procedures. Investigated t-DNA knockout lines in qualitative study to determine genes significant for root development Gained experience with sterile technique, media preparation, plant breeding. Observed Arabidopsis roots with a scanning confocal microscope. Trained newcomers to the lab in basic skills and procedures.



St Sebastians Parish Ctr

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Lifeguard

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  Insured patron safety and satisfaction while using the facility in conjunction with other staff Insured patron safety and satisfaction while using the facility in conjunction with other staff