Megan Higganbotham
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Experience
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Illumina
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Maintenance Technician
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May 2022 - Present
● Supports day to day manufacturing equipment maintenance operations of oligonucleotide synthesis.● Works in a dynamic team oriented environment that supports multiple operations and technologies helping deliver complex product pipeline in a reliable and sustainable manner.● Utilizes verbal and written documentation to ensure quality and consistent work.● Maintains clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
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Manufacturing Technician
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
● Operated and maintained nanoimprint lithography production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and good laboratory practices.● Adapted to changes in priorities of manufacturing products, research and development projects, and equipment maintenance by redirecting efforts to ensure tasks get done efficiently.● Utilized verbal and written documentation to ensure quality and consistent work. ● Collaborated with management, quality engineers, equipment engineers, and process engineers to improve the flow cell manufacturing process as a quality champion. ● Employee of the quarter Q3 Fab 6 2021 for working as a backup lead and quality champion, supporting process engineers with projects by providing suggestions for improvement, and training 9 technicians. ● Maintained clean, organized, and efficient workspace. Show less
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Delicato Family Wines
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Harvest Laboratory Intern
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
● Performed chemical analysis of grapes, juice, fermenters, and wine while maintaining good laboratory practices, good documentation practices and following standard operating procedures. ● Operated analytical instruments such as Anton Parr Alcolyzer, Anton Parr DMA Densitometer, Anton Parr CarboQC CO2 Meter, Spectrometer, Check Stab α2015iLife, Mettler-Toledo T50 Autotitrator, Hach TL2300 Turbidimeter, FOSS WineScan, OenoFoss, Metrohm 855 Robotic Titrosampler, Alloy Products Corp. General Purpose Vessel, and Y25 Automatic Analyzer according to standard operating procedures and good laboratory practices. ● Pulls samples from the top and side of tanks as necessary. ● Maintained a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory. Show less
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University of California, Davis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Design Project Team Leader
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
● Developed and presented virtual prototypes of functioning biodegradable three dimensional printer filament and a biodegradable face mask using computer-aid design programs COMSOL Multiphysics and SOLIDWORKS. ● Kept group of 4 on schedule and focused on deliverables. ● Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications. ● Tested feasibility of designs, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. ● Troubleshooted problems encountered throughout the senior design process. Show less
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Dr. Diane M. Beckles Laboratory
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Davis, California, United States
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Plant Science Research Intern
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
● Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into plant growth hormones by conducting subculture techniques on over 100 samples. ●Prepared plant growth mediums according to laboratory protocols and following good laboratory practices. ●Developed effective skills in communication and documentation through working independently in a deadline-oriented setting. ●Analyzed and prepared samples using equipment such as scales, laminar flow hoods, and autoclaves while following good laboratory practices. Show less
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Dr. Kuo-Chih Liao Laboratory
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Taichung, Taiwan
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Research Intern
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
● Applied knowledge of chemistry and biology to perform daily tasks such as liposome synthesis, gold nanoparticle synthesis, and cell culturing. ● Examined purity of compounds synthesized using spectrophotometry. ● Leveraged highly effective communication and active listening skills to work effectively with fellow engineers of diverse backgrounds to accomplish common research goals. ● Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment. ● Applied knowledge of chemistry and biology to perform daily tasks such as liposome synthesis, gold nanoparticle synthesis, and cell culturing. ● Examined purity of compounds synthesized using spectrophotometry. ● Leveraged highly effective communication and active listening skills to work effectively with fellow engineers of diverse backgrounds to accomplish common research goals. ● Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
University of California, Davis
Bachelor's degree, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
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