Experience

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  The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Research Laboratory Manager / Biorepository Manager

    • Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Carnegie Institution for Science

  • United States
  • Research Services
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Senior Laboratory Manager

    • May 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Research Laboratory Manager

    • Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Laboratory Research Senior Technician

    • Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Laboratory Technician

    • Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

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  US Army

  • Senior Satellite Systems Operator

    • Dec 2014 - Jul 2020

    Supervise, plan and direct the installation, operation and maintenance of satellite communication systems and networks, including strategic, tactical and commercial interfaces and gateways. Provide leadership and supervision as NCO in tactical satellite (TACSAT) platoon. Provide technical advice to commanders and assistance to subordinates. Develops and ensures compliance with policy and procedures for all types of satellite operational environments.

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  US Army National Guard

  • Army Enlisted

    • Feb 2010 - Jul 2020

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  Duke University

  • Yangon

  • Laboratory Specialist Consultancy

    • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Yangon

    Over see the timely completion of human subject sample analysis in Myanmar-Duke collaborative laboratories. Develop and initiate quality assurance of malaria specific us-qPCR analysis.Supervise and support Myanmar lab teams in Myanmar in both governmental civilian and military sectors.Develop and publish standard operating procedures.Develop and maintain novel and efficient inventory systems.Help bridge gap in understanding and communication between Duke team in the US and collaborating labs in South East Asia

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  University of Maryland

  • Baltimore

  • Laboratory Specialist Consultant

    • Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Baltimore

    • Performed variety of study specific assays to include: us-qPCR, k13 sequencing, primary and secondary nested PCR, pyrosequencing, and bioinformatics analysis• Worked with lab manager and team to properly prepare supplies for shipment on pallets by third party shipping company• Quality checked inventory of samples to be laterally transferred to outside lab to include DBS, serum, extracted DNA, etc. • Prepared, consolidated, and packaged samples to be transferred to outside lab• Coordinated use of third party shipment company to move large equipment and samples to outside lab • Assisted in management of complex data sheets involved in ordering and procurement• Developed training plan for quality control and quality assurance for partner laboratories in Myanmar• Formed an internal link between the research laboratories in University of Maryland and in Myanmar

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  Towson University

  • Benjamin Franklin HS

  • Athropologic Methods Teacher

    • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Benjamin Franklin HS

    Working in collaboration with, and at, Benjamin Franklin HS in Baltimore. Working with students in Environmental Studies and Earth and Space Science classes. Teaching them the sociological perspective of impacts and effects of the science topics they are learning. Teaching various anthropological techniques including; video and photographic documentary, interviewing, research, app development, and more.