Experience

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  ADM Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes

  • United States
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Fermentation Site Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Lead Micobiologist

    • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Microbiologist

    • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Microbiologist (temp)

    • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

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  GVS Filter Technology

  • Sanford, ME

  • Quality Control Microbiologist

    • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Sanford, ME

    Responsible for all liquid culture media quality. Managed all liquid culture media based complaints, deviations, NCs, PAs, SCARs. Performed all quality testing, product releases, and certifications of conformance. Managed BSL 2 lab testing schedule and ordering. Collaborated with R&D for product development, troubleshooting, and validations. Authored and revised forms, SOPs, and work instructions. Trained operators.

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  California State University - East Bay

  • Hayward, CA

  • Lab Instructor

    • Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
    • Hayward, CA

    Labs Taught: o Biol3405: Microbiology --Fall 2016 (2 sections) o Biol2025: Introduction to Microbiology --Spring 2015; Fall 2015; Spring 2016 (2 sections); Summer 2016 (2 sections) o Biol2011: Anatomy and Physiology I --Winter 2017 o Biol2010: Human Anatomy and Physiology --Winter 2017 (2 sections) o Biol1401: Molecular and Cellular Biology --Winter 2016 o Biol1002: Introduction to Biology Lab --Winter 2015 (2 sections); Winter 2016 (3 sections); Winter 2017Responsibilities:-Teach laboratory skills to undergraduate students in biology labs (primarily microbiology: aseptic transfer, media, plating etc).-Manage and organize lab activities, coursework, and safety.-Work with faculty and staff to improve curriculum

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  NASA Ames Research Center

  • Mountain View, CA

  • Research Intern - Evolution of Microbial Lineages

    • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
    • Mountain View, CA

    -Use culture and molecular based methods to identify microbial symbionts of Pisolithus arrhizus in a geothermal environment-Develop a novel media made from the fruiting body-Interpret the sequence data from 16s identification-Maintain organized and accurate notes on procedure and results-Effectively communicate findings with co-PI’s at different institutions.

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  NASA Ames Research Center

  • Mountain View, CA

  • Research Intern - Enzymatic and Physiological Processes in Pisolithus

    • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
    • Mountain View, CA

    -Determine what metabolic pathways were being utilized by Pisolithus arrhizus in a geothermal environment-Use spectrophotometric enzyme assays to identify and, if possible, quantify active enzymes.-Modify and develop assays to work with unique sample.-Create reagents and buffers; adjust pH; troubleshoot; etc-Maintain organized and accurate notes on procedure and results-Effectively communicate findings with co-PI’s at different institutions.

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  • CSA 2

    • Oct 2010 - May 2013

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  Georgetown Pottery

  • Production/Sales/Stocking/Shipping

    • Aug 2005 - Aug 2010