Experience

Wren Laboratories

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Execute various high complexity molecular testing protocols for clinical testing under CAP/CLIA/NYSDOH guidelines • Understand and analyze quality control methods and troubleshoot assays • Make observations, analyze data, and interpret results • Keep proper records and documented laboratory notebook • Attain and maintain-state based (CLIA) standards for clinical testing. • Initial focus on processing of saliva samples for COVID-19 testing • Experience in sample accessioning • Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques including; PCR, RNA isolation, DNA isolation, and good sterile techniques



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front Office Assistant

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Maintained records of financial aid documents • Compiled and/or analyzed data from various sources • Operated a copy machine, printer, fax, scanner, and other office equipment • Communicated with various students and facility regarding financial aid documents • Upheld privacy and confidentiality moral in workplace regarding student financial aid information • Performed a wide range of office task which include but are not limited to filing and sorting documents, creating spreadsheets, assist in organizing various events, maintained an inventory/ stock list of office supplies



Eastern Connecticut State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainability Intern

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Provide support for energy benchmarking and other energy-related analysis programs • Assist in the development of the Center’s efforts on Eastern Connecticut State University’s campus • Investigate opportunities for recycling on campus including source reduction and establishing maximum value for waste materials • Assist in the collaborative projects for assessing technology for sustainable energy and resource use including energy efficiency in buildings and electric vehicles • Assist in the preparation of evaluations and report concerning program research, data and results • Assist in the implementation of demonstration projects, information dissemination, educational outreach and program marketing for energy programs • Coordinate with the Institute for Sustainable Energy to provide technical input for their efforts • Creating case studies of zero energy buildings including data verification. • Setting up and working with data loggers to collect energy information on energy usage, lighting usage, and plug load usage.



Yale University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  Synthesized prodrugs of a known MEK inhibitor to increase brain penetration in an animal model system through the use of small scale organic synthesis • Performed a four-step synthetic sequence to yield multi-gram quantities of an important chemical small molecule intermediate • Developed skills in laboratory instrumentation such as NMR, Agilent LCMS, and Biotage flash chromatography • Utilized Reaxys and Scifinder databases to search compound literature • Organized internally-synthesized compounds into a searchable database to improve YCMD compound management • Presented results in a formal presentation to the YCMD group • Maintain inventory of 1000 chemicals