Laboratory Specialist

• Jul 2017 - Present

Molecular Biologist Currently testing Wastewater using a myriad of techniques included but not limited to: -BOD, TSS, Microbiology (HPC, Enterolert, Colilert, Pseudalert) -ddPCR, Extraction (manual and automated) -Coliphage (culture work) Molecular Biologist Currently testing Wastewater using a myriad of techniques included but not limited to: -BOD, TSS, Microbiology (HPC, Enterolert, Colilert, Pseudalert) -ddPCR, Extraction (manual and automated) -Coliphage (culture work)

Associate Lab Technician

• May 2016 - Jul 2017

Subculture, pipette, prepare pour plates, perform dilutions Originated worksheets for sample testing Performed contract review and established Client Technical Procedure Organism preparation, maintenance, and stadardization USP <61> and <62> testing ASTM- G-21, ASTM-100 Harvest and subculture organisms Assist in training Subculture, pipette, prepare pour plates, perform dilutions Originated worksheets for sample testing Performed contract review and established Client Technical Procedure Organism preparation, maintenance, and stadardization USP <61> and <62> testing ASTM- G-21, ASTM-100 Harvest and subculture organisms Assist in training

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on human specimen according to WHO protocols and SOP’s for semen count and analysis, washing samples for intra-uterine insemination and invitro fertilization and preparation of samples for semen cryopreservation. Prepare donor samples for insemination or invitro fertilization. Manage inventory of frozen donor samples and frozen patient samples and discard samples according to WHO protocol. Organize and manage legal and confidential patient consents. Conduct endocrine hormone testing on patient blood samples. Preform statistical analyses on control and patient data for various Sandwich Antibody Elisa Assays. Implement and maintain state, federal, and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to CLIA, CAP, QA, safety, environmental and infection control. Conduct and oversee daily, monthly, and yearly quality control on all laboratory equipment and tools. Show less

Specimen accessioner

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures Prepare laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing Un pack specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas Report Client Services of issues that could prevent or delay a case from being processed Safely handle biological specimens Assemble case work logs for laboratory departments Maintain accuracy while entering patient demographics into the system Prepare excess specimen samples for storage and resolves any document problem specimens Show less

Child and Youth Program Assistant

• Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by CY Program Assistants, GS 1702-02 and GS 1702-03. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of the individual children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth’s experience in the program. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing and depleted supplies. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Provides care and supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component and local installation policies, guidance and standards. Show less

Clerical Assistant- Work study

• Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

Manages the office for and provides secretarial support for a division or department; greets and screens visitors and screens telephone calls; schedules appointments; makes meeting and travel arrangements; main¬tains inventory of office supplies; completes forms and documents to effect internal City transactions. May serve as the recording secretary to a board or commission; participates in compiling agenda items; prepares and distributes board packets; takes and transcribes minutes; notifies appropriate individuals, groups or agencies regarding board actions; maintains manual and/or automated historical record of board actions. Composes and types correspondence which requires a comprehensive understanding of departmental programs, operations and regulations and the use of automated word processing technology. Devel¬ops and maintains an effective and efficient office filing system. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in applying policies and procedures to division, department, or organization-wide situations; assists department or division manager in handling sensitive and confidential matters Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2008 - Mar 2011