Experience

Merck AH

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • May 2020 - Present

  I am on the electroporation and harvest team where we combine cells with RNA to create vaccines for swine. These processes are done aseptically while working in Laminar flow hoods and using proper gowning/sterilization techniques. I am also responsible for filling out paperwork with great detail and precision, ordering and accounting for materials using an online software, and also ensuring that SOPs are being followed. I also work closely with my team to improve our processes and help to create better quality in our products.



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biochemistry and Biology Tutor

  • Jan 2019 - May 2020

  I tutor undergraduate students in biochemistry and biology

• Undergraduate Veterinary Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Worked on the swine, poultry, dairy, beef, and sheep animal science farms. Herded animals, cleaned stalls, vaccinated swine, collected a boar, and processed piglets. Shadowed vet students and veterinarians in rotations including food animal, equine surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, rehabilitation,primary care, and cardiology.



Iowa State Univeristy

• Cyclone Aide

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Lead incoming students, have knowledge of Iowa State, be a leader and a mentor for students. Give tours, speak on panel, engage students in activities and work with the College of Agriculture to put on programs. Collected over 250,000 dollars in donations for Destination Iowa State. Lead incoming students, have knowledge of Iowa State, be a leader and a mentor for students. Give tours, speak on panel, engage students in activities and work with the College of Agriculture to put on programs. Collected over 250,000 dollars in donations for Destination Iowa State.



Dr. Ellinwood's Dog Colony

• Student Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Feed, bathe, trim nails, teach basic commands, and administer various medications to the colony. Routine semen collections, vaginal cytologies, fecal parasitologies, and artificial insemination every week. Write in records and lead peers in daily tasks and trainings. Feed, bathe, trim nails, teach basic commands, and administer various medications to the colony. Routine semen collections, vaginal cytologies, fecal parasitologies, and artificial insemination every week. Write in records and lead peers in daily tasks and trainings.



The Fresh Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cashier

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Ran the till, helped customers find items, restocked items, and had cleaning and closing responsibilities. Bagged groceries, ran floral center, ran candy/nut bulk area, and handed out samples Ran the till, helped customers find items, restocked items, and had cleaning and closing responsibilities. Bagged groceries, ran floral center, ran candy/nut bulk area, and handed out samples



Town and Country Animal Hospital

• Kennel Staff

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  Attended to animals, fed, cleaned, and administered medications such as insulin and IV. Restrained, held for blood samples, filled prescriptions, assisted during appointments, as well as closing responsibilities. Observed surgical procedures such as dentals, spays, and declaws. Attended to animals, fed, cleaned, and administered medications such as insulin and IV. Restrained, held for blood samples, filled prescriptions, assisted during appointments, as well as closing responsibilities. Observed surgical procedures such as dentals, spays, and declaws.