Jessica Roussos
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Credentials
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SCUBA
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Experience
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Fulgent Genetics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Jul 2020 - Present
R&D Lab DNA and RNA extraction from blood, tissue, and other sample types. And library preparation for Illumina Sequencing using a variety of kits and methods depending on genetic concentration and quality. COVID Lab Handle and process COVID-19 nasal, nasopharyngeal, and oropharyngeal test by extracting viral RNA for RT-qPCR amplification and verification. - Plating and extraction was done manually and with machine assistance. Reagent inventory, preparation, and distribution. Show less
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Curative
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Technician II
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Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
Use qPCR based methods to detect Covid-19 to help slow the spread of the pandemic. Use qPCR based methods to detect Covid-19 to help slow the spread of the pandemic.
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Petco
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Aquatic Specialist
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
Customer Service • Assisted customers in person and on the phone • Process transactions • Perform inventory checks Aquatics Maintenance • Prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment • Manage and maintain advanced aquatic systems to ensure that the fish and invertebrates are in good health • Increase sales by improving the visual appeal of the habitat displays • Provide accurate information to ensure that customers have the best chance at successfully caring for their fish or reptiles • Manage inventory to maintain a well-stocked assortment of aquatic life Show less
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Orange County Mosquito Control
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Microbiology • Applied Biosystems MagMAX Express DNA extraction for West Nile Virus, Saint Louis Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis, Rickettsia felis and typhi • Real-Time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for vector borne diseases from arthropods and mammal organs or blood • Bird and Mammal blood prep • ELISA: Screening, titration, and checkerboard • Reagent and media preparation following standard protocols Ecology Laboratory • Mosquito (adult and larval) and ant identification via microscopy • Obtaining homeowners permission to set up routine mosquito trapping routes • Mosquito trap making, setting, and maintenance • Operating agency vehicles • Glassware cleaning following standard protocols • Writing protocols and maintaining accurate paperwork • Entering data into databases • Use iForms and write protocols for said use Door-to-Door Investigation • Interact with the public: answering questions and obtaining permission for property inspections • Property inspections for sources of mosquito breeding Show less
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Laboratory Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
• Following standard methods perform and analyze results of membrane filtration for: Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococcus bacteria; as well as Enterolert and Colilert • Ordering and inventory • Collection and logging of samples • Data entry using Cerner • Subbing and plating microbial colonies • QA/QC • General lab maintenance and safety inspections • Following standard methods perform and analyze results of membrane filtration for: Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococcus bacteria; as well as Enterolert and Colilert • Ordering and inventory • Collection and logging of samples • Data entry using Cerner • Subbing and plating microbial colonies • QA/QC • General lab maintenance and safety inspections
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Orange County Sanitation District
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United States
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Utilities
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400 - 500 Employee
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Environmental Lab and Ocean Monitoring Intern
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Microbiology • Reagent and media preparation following standard protocols • Operation and maintenance of instruments: autoclaves, incubators, and water baths • Perform and analyze results of membrane filtration, multiple tube fermentation, Colilert, Enterolert, and chlorine residuals • Participate in Bight 13 Project by performing Enterococcus and human Bacteroidales (HF183) performing DNA extraction and qPCR • Data analysis using software interfaced with qPCR thermal cycler • Organism verification using VITEK • Collect plant air and wastewater samples as well as environmental samples • Lab clean up and waste disposal • Data entry and management using LabWare LIMS Solutions • Phage Standard Methods: 1601- Double agar layer and 1602- Single agar layer • Updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Understand Quality Assurance plan (QA) as set by the Environmental Laboratory and Accreditation Program (ELAP) and perform Quality Control measures (QC) General Chemistry • Calibrate meter and measure pH and turbidity • Perform and analyze results for chemical oxygen demand (COD), total and volatile suspended solids (TSS/VSS), and settleable solids • Perform EPA Method 625, liquid-liquid extraction • Biological oxygen demand (BOD) Ocean Monitoring • Sample collection using seines and a Niskin bottle rosette • Collection of plasma from fish blood Show less
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California State University, Long Beach
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Marine Lab Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
• Collecting and testing of aquarium water using: Probes to measure temperature Refractometer to measure salinity Titration to measure ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH • Cleaning and water changes for multiple tanks• Food preparation, including brine shrimp cultivation, and feeding animals• Collecting marine specimens • Cleaning and maintenance of lab boat and gear• Prepare, set-up, and take-down labs
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Vertebrate Lab Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
• Handling and preservation of collection specimens• Data entry• Prepare, set-up, and take-down labs
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Education
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2013 - 2018
California State University-Long Beach
Master's degree, Microbiology -
2007 - 2012
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Biology Minors in Chemistry and Classics
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