Experience

Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Specialist

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Responsible for design and synthesis of small molecule drugs targeting membrane proteins related to central nervous system disorders, to advance the academic understanding of these diseases and develop clinical therapeutics. Responsible for design and synthesis of small molecule drugs targeting membrane proteins related to central nervous system disorders, to advance the academic understanding of these diseases and develop clinical therapeutics.



Middle Tennessee State University

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Our focus is the solid phase combinatorial synthesis of antimicrobial peptidomimetics, specifically peptoids. While working under Dr. Kevin Bicker, we developed an assay capable of rapidly screening peptoid libraries for antimicrobial potency. Our focus is the solid phase combinatorial synthesis of antimicrobial peptidomimetics, specifically peptoids. While working under Dr. Kevin Bicker, we developed an assay capable of rapidly screening peptoid libraries for antimicrobial potency.



Theragenics Corporation

• United States
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radiochemist

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2015

  The chemistry department is responsible for the purification of radioactive Pd-103 and electroless plating of brachytherapy seeds. Using a high purity germanium detector, the seeds are analyzed for trace elements and appropriate dose. I have research duties and have been tasked with instrumental maintenance and calibrations outside of general production. The chemistry department is responsible for the purification of radioactive Pd-103 and electroless plating of brachytherapy seeds. Using a high purity germanium detector, the seeds are analyzed for trace elements and appropriate dose. I have research duties and have been tasked with instrumental maintenance and calibrations outside of general production.



University Health Systems

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

• Health Unit Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

  Organization of patient information and scheduling on non-invasive onsite diagnostic procedures for the surgical critical care unit. Organization of patient information and scheduling on non-invasive onsite diagnostic procedures for the surgical critical care unit.