Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Present

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2020 - May 2021

Research Technician

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

■ Maintained medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. ■ Maintained laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair. ■ Purified proteins using multiple purification platforms (i.e. ÄKTA pure chromatography system, etc.) ■ Analyzed proteins using standard protein characterization methods such as SDS-PAGE. ■ Diverse knowledge and experience with various expression systems including E. coli, baculovirus, and yeast. ■ Recorded, and sometimes interpret, results to present to senior colleagues. Show less

Chemist

• 2017 - Feb 2019

■ Conduct accurate urine toxicology tests using Agilent 6400 series triple quadrupole systems and screen for metabolites using Enzyme Immunoassay technique following all lab safety protocols and best practices. ■ Perform daily maintenance on LC-MS/MS equipment, paying intense attention to detail to ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest standard. ■ Complete analytical data review utilizing Mass Hunter software, interpreting test results to develop and present reports to senior lab managers. ■ Maintained a working knowledge of an extensive breadth of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies. ■ Work collaboratively with other staff to foster a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment. Show less

Research Student - Direct Independent Study (DIS)

• 2014 - 2016

■ Researched the function and specificity of antimicrobial and cytotoxic peptides, and movement of charged peptides across hydrophobic barriers, developing and testing complex hypotheses through rigorous application of the scientific method. ■ Utilized scanning electron microscope to observe the structure of bacterial and bilipid membranes and operated stopped-flow instrument to study the chemical kinetics of reactions in solution, following all necessary protocols to protect the integrity of high-value equipment. ■ Recognized for close attention to lab safety and other protocols, earning the Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate. Show less