Experience

Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate 2

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Work with T cells, CAR T cells, and cancer lines to analyze the effects of genomic repression and activation on cellular killing capacity. Primarily work with tissue culture, ELISAs, and flow cytometry experiments. Also participated in the high throughput production of immune cells for mass transfection and analysis.

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  The receiving, processing, and analyzing of clinical samples in order to test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus. Samples are processed using high-throughput robotic methods and qPCR in order to determine if patient samples are positive.• HIPPA trained - Clinical Sample Handling• Blood borne Pathogens trained• Experience in troubleshooting• Inventory Management and Tracking



Thane Mitchell Diving

• United States

• Seasonal Scuba Diver and Shore Crew Team Member

  • May 2016 - Jul 2020

  Identifying and removing invasive plant species in fresh water marinas. Alternating between 3 hour scuba diving shifts in low/zero visibility, onshore collection and disposal of plant material. Onshore duties include preparation for potential emergency extraction of divers in distress, as well as, intercepting and informing marina visitors of the presence of the dive team. Associated Certifications: -PADI Open Water Identifying and removing invasive plant species in fresh water marinas. Alternating between 3 hour scuba diving shifts in low/zero visibility, onshore collection and disposal of plant material. Onshore duties include preparation for potential emergency extraction of divers in distress, as well as, intercepting and informing marina visitors of the presence of the dive team. Associated Certifications: -PADI Open Water



Swansons Nursery

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  Provided a variety of services including plant identification, diagnosis, culture and care recommendations, as well as general container and garden design. Also performed on-site plant cultivation, stocking, cleaning, and day-to-day oral training on incoming cultivars and plant care. Provided a variety of services including plant identification, diagnosis, culture and care recommendations, as well as general container and garden design. Also performed on-site plant cultivation, stocking, cleaning, and day-to-day oral training on incoming cultivars and plant care.



University of Nevada, Reno

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Perform extraction and analysis of specimen DNA and RNA in order to investigate genomic DNA methylation of the tick species Ixodes scapularis. Secondary duties include: specimen rearing, maintaining lab cleanliness, and aiding other researchers. • RT-PCR and Gradient PCR • Set-up, imaging, and analysis of electrophoresis gels • Extraction of genomic DNA and RNA from invertebrate specimens • Converting RNA to complementary DNA • Perform genomic DNA digests (isoschizomer enzymes) • Construction of scientific presentations and written reports to convey data Associated Certifications: -EH&S Laboratory Safety Training -EH&S Biosafety Training



University of Nevada, Reno

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

  Project Description: Performed DNA extraction and analysis from plant specimens. Reared mutant specimens from seed to screen for potentially herbicide resistant individuals, and grew secondary generations to test if certain herbicide resistance traits were heritable. • Excellent lab skills and etiquette • Knowledgeable with sterilization procedures and fume hood utilization • Experienced in pipette usage • Trained in disposal of biohazard materials • Sterilization of media via autoclave • Experience in grant and proposal writing, submission and success procuring funds for research Research presented at 2015 Nevada Undergraduate Symposium in conjunction with the Nevada National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program; made possible by a grant obtained from the Nevada National Science Foundation's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Nevada NSF EPSCoR UROP). Associated Certifications: -EH&S Laboratory Safety Training -EH&S Biosafety Training -Autoclave Usage