Experience

Genemarkers

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Laboratory Technician

  • May 2022 - Present

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area • Worked with the sales team to understand and create a study design and timeline for a projects. • Updated and maintained the progression of projects using Monday.com. • Created and maintained project binders which documented all the processing needed to finish the project. • Filled out forms at the initiation and completion of projects to give to the accounting department. • Updated supervisor of the progress of a project. • Maintained and ordered laboratory supplies. •… Show more • Worked with the sales team to understand and create a study design and timeline for a projects. • Updated and maintained the progression of projects using Monday.com. • Created and maintained project binders which documented all the processing needed to finish the project. • Filled out forms at the initiation and completion of projects to give to the accounting department. • Updated supervisor of the progress of a project. • Maintained and ordered laboratory supplies. • Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians during projects to help processing go smoothly. • Troubleshooted when projects need help. • Performed laboratory process to complete projects as needed specifically cell culture, DNA and RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR, library preparation for mRNA-seq, and data analysis. • Continued to perform the duties of a Laboratory Technician.

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jun 2019 - May 2022

  Kalamazoo, Michigan Area • Project management for studies and workflow using Monday.com • Collected data and performed laboratory experiments using standards and protocols. • Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings. • Outlined research findings in detailed documentation to support decision making by project managers, clients and other marketing team members. • Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability. • Cleaned and… Show more • Project management for studies and workflow using Monday.com • Collected data and performed laboratory experiments using standards and protocols. • Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings. • Outlined research findings in detailed documentation to support decision making by project managers, clients and other marketing team members. • Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability. • Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment. • Planned and carried out regular maintenance on equipment by following procedures and manufacturers' guidelines. • Trained new members of the team in various lab techniques and equipment maintenance and operation. • Performed COVID nasopharyngeal swab isolation and qPCR based COVID detection. • Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software. • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.



UChicago Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Technician - Microbiology - Part Time

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  Chicago, IL • Perform Acid- Fast Bacilli specimen processing. • Helicobacter pylori and Clostridium difficile testing. • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus screening. • Subculture of Quality Control organisms. • Inoculation of plates for disk diffusion and Etest. • Assessed blood samples for infections by determining cell morphology using microscopic techniques and procedures. • Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings and other relevant information. •… Show more • Perform Acid- Fast Bacilli specimen processing. • Helicobacter pylori and Clostridium difficile testing. • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus screening. • Subculture of Quality Control organisms. • Inoculation of plates for disk diffusion and Etest. • Assessed blood samples for infections by determining cell morphology using microscopic techniques and procedures. • Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings and other relevant information. • Properly preparing smears and inoculating culture media • Retrieve and record results in proper computer system • Analyze all test and quality control results for error Show less



Dominican University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Biology Department •Two lab sections – 12 students in each section •Answer student questions •Demonstrate proper use of equipment •Lab set up – including pouring gels, reagents together

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Chemistry Department •Reply to student questions •Demonstrate how to set up experiments •Provide extra solutions as needed •Clean and put all glassware away •Clean up reagents used in lab •Acquire or make solutions required for upcoming lab •Set up lab for upcoming labs – including glassware, balances, weigh boats, and spatulas

• Fall Torch Leader

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Office of Student Involvement •Facilitated Fall Welcome Weekend and Welcome Weeks programs for new students •Acquainted new students and family members with campus services and building locations •Assisted new resident students with moving into the residence halls

• Student Worker

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Dean of Student Office • General office duties • Help with event planning • Taught students with reading disabilities how to use Kruzweil, an auditory reading program

• Ambassador

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Admissions Office • Gave small group tours to prospective students and parents of Dominican University • Worked open house events for prospective students and parents • Hosted overnight students



Fitzpatrick Company

• Customer Service Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  •Created several Excel spreadsheets for keeping track of when parts were ordered •Contacted customers to investigate repair/replacement part needs