Katie Howard
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Experience
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Synergy America, Inc.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Molecular Biologist
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Perform EZ1 RNA extraction on FFPE imbedded tissues • Perform Phenol-Chloroform RNA extraction on FFPE imbedded tissues • Perform DNA extractions on FFPE imbedded tissues • Run Housekeeping and species specific PCR on RNA and DNA extractions • Sequence RNA and DNA from positive samples • Gross non-invasive tissue samples • Actively participate in the laboratory quality management system by ensuring the full range of applicable quality controls is correctly conducted. • CLEA certification • Produce data records and develop data reports of laboratory work conducted. • Assist in the upkeep of the laboratory work space. • Assist in proper collection and storage of laboratory data. • Assume responsibility that incoming specimens are processed and triaged maintaining a "chain of-custody." • Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to perform specialized tests, analyses and other standard procedures in conducting experiments and studies. • Develop and validate standard operating procedures including performing experiments to define optimal test performance. • Conduct evaluation of laboratory experiments to determine whether data generated are accurate and valid; identify unusual or unexpected results and their probable causes. • Place and track orders of laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, and equipment needs. • Prepare written documents and reports. • Keep inventory of laboratory reagents and chemicals; order supplies as needed. • Update laboratory notebook of activities daily and manuals as needed. • Sterilize and disinfect surfaces and equipment as needed. • Properly dispose of hazardous wastes according to disposal protocols. Show less
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Atlanta, Ga
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Regular Fellow
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Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
• Perform RNA extraction on FFPE imbedded tissues • Run Housekeeping and species specific PCR on RNA extractions • Sequence RNA from positive samples • Actively participate in the laboratory quality management system by ensuring the full range of applicable quality controls is correctly conducted. • CLEA certification • Produce data records and develop data reports of laboratory work conducted. • Assist in the upkeep of the laboratory work space. • Assist in proper collection and storage of laboratory data. • Assume responsibility that incoming specimens are processed and triaged maintaining a "chain of-custody." • Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to perform specialized tests, analyses and other standard procedures in conducting experiments and studies. • Develop and validate standard operating procedures including performing experiments to define optimal test performance. • Conduct evaluation of laboratory experiments to determine whether data generated are accurate and valid; identify unusual or unexpected results and their probable causes. • Place and track orders of laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, and equipment needs. • Prepare written documents and reports. • Keep inventory of laboratory reagents and chemicals; order supplies as needed. • Update laboratory notebook of activities daily and manuals as needed. • Sterilize and disinfect surfaces and equipment as needed. • Properly dispose of hazardous wastes according to disposal protocols. Show less
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Caduceus
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Atlanta
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Microbiologist
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2018
• Perform RNA extraction on FFPE imbedded tissues • Run Housekeeping and species specific PCR on RNA extractions • Sequence RNA from positive samples • Actively participate in the laboratory quality management system by ensuring the full range of applicable quality controls is correctly conducted. • CLEA certification • Produce data records and develop data reports of laboratory work conducted. • Assist in the upkeep of the laboratory work space. • Assist in proper collection and storage of laboratory data. • Assume responsibility that incoming specimens are processed and triaged maintaining a "chain of-custody." • Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to perform specialized tests, analyses and other standard procedures in conducting experiments and studies. • Develop and validate standard operating procedures including performing experiments to define optimal test performance. • Conduct evaluation of laboratory experiments to determine whether data generated are accurate and valid; identify unusual or unexpected results and their probable causes. • Place and track orders of laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, and equipment needs. • Prepare written documents and reports. • Keep inventory of laboratory reagents and chemicals; order supplies as needed. • Update laboratory notebook of activities daily and manuals as needed. • Sterilize and disinfect surfaces and equipment as needed. • Properly dispose of hazardous wastes according to disposal protocols. Show less
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IHRC, Inc
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Microbiologsit
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May 2015 - Feb 2017
I am contracting at the CDC in the Division of Parasitic and Malarial Diseases under the Department of Global Health. • Conduct immunological testing and assay development: Perform serological, microbiological, and molecular techniques to detect parasite antigens and/or nucleic acids including DNA extraction, conventional and real-time PCR, sequencing and sequence analyses. • Perform DNA/RNA extraction experiments, PCR, sequencing and sequence analyses. • Perform immune assay testing and development. • Actively participate in the laboratory quality management system by ensuring the full range of applicable quality controls is correctly conducted. • Produce data records and develop data reports of laboratory work conducted. • Assist in the upkeep of the laboratory work space. • Assist in proper collection and storage of laboratory data. • Assume responsibility that incoming specimens are processed and triaged maintaining a "chain of-custody." • Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to perform specialized tests, analyses and other standard procedures in conducting experiments and studies. • Develop and validate standard operating procedures including performing experiments to define optimal test performance. • Conduct evaluation of laboratory experiments to determine whether data generated are accurate and valid; identify unusual or unexpected results and their probable causes. • Place and track orders of laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, and equipment needs. • Prepare written documents and reports. • Keep inventory of laboratory reagents and chemicals; order supplies as needed. • Update laboratory notebook of activities daily and manuals as needed. • Sterilize and disinfect surfaces and equipment as needed. • Properly dispose of hazardous wastes according to disposal protocols. Show less
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Books A Million
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista / Sales Associate
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May 2011 - May 2015
general Merchandising specialist • Stock Shelves • Help customers find the perfect book • Run the register • Set tables and special features general Merchandising specialist • Stock Shelves • Help customers find the perfect book • Run the register • Set tables and special features
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Georgia Highlands College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Part Time Lab Professor
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2014
• Taught Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab • Taught Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab • Taught Biology 1010 Lab • Created quizzes and tests • Handled preserved specimen • Lead Dissections • Taught Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab • Taught Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab • Taught Biology 1010 Lab • Created quizzes and tests • Handled preserved specimen • Lead Dissections
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Southern Polytechnic State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chemistry Laboratory Teacher's Assistant
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Jan 2012 - May 2013
Guided 20-60 chemistry students through pre-planned labs Guided 20-60 chemistry students through pre-planned labs
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Education
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2013 - 2018
Georgia State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology -
2010 - 2013
Southern Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -
2007 - 2009
Gordon State College (official)
Associates, Science
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