Experience

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  TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.

  • Newport, Minnesota, United States

  • Project Engineer

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Newport, Minnesota, United States

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  Valley Medical and Wellness

  • Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

  • Technologist 2

    • Aug 2023 - Apr 2024
    • Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

    - Operate Shimadzu LCMS 8060’s and 8040 for pain and alcohol assays- Use LabSolutions Insight to perform data analysis for the Toxicology team- Conduct general instrument and lab maintenance and cleaning

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  Labcorp

  • New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

  • Pain Lab Technologist

    • Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
    • New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

    - Work with multiple LC/MS instruments to perform their ToxAssure testing- Perform data analysis using Ascent software

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  University of Minnesota

  • 717 Delaware Ave

  • Researcher 1, Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology Department

    • Nov 2019 - Jan 2022
    • 717 Delaware Ave

    - Perform sample processing, extractions, analytical testing and data analysis for our fentanyl and oxycodone vaccine projects- Performed assay validations for 15+ different compounds following FDA guidances- Independently operate and perform maintenance on our Shimadzu LCMS 8050 and 2020 instruments- Manage and guide two undergrad students who assist with lab work- Update existing SOPs and created new ones as needed - Engage in regular lab cleaning, hazardous waste disposal and maintenance of lab safety equipment- Organize orders for lab supplies and hardware

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  Nanocopoeia

  • 1246 University Ave W # 463, St Paul, MN 55104

  • Laboratory Technician on Formulation Team

    • Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
    • 1246 University Ave W # 463, St Paul, MN 55104

    - Operated and prepared solutions for ElectroNanoSpray (ENS) machine - Harvested and cataloged multiple drug powders and products- Assisted with tablet creation by weighing out materials and conducting particle size testing- Participated in weekly lab safety and clean up days

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  St. Olaf College

  • Northfield, MN

  • Lab Research Assistant

    • Feb 2019 - May 2019
    • Northfield, MN

    ● Researched 12-16 hours a week in the biochemistry lab focusing on DNA plasmids and CRISPR techniques ● Became proficient in using LICOR imaging, pH and Nanodrop devices

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  remooble

  • Maple Grove, MN

  • Academic Internship

    • Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
    • Maple Grove, MN

    ● Worked 30-35 hours a week at the Remooble facility and lab ● Tasked to setup and complete testing on competitor and company paint removers using various types of woods and paints ● Logged and recorded all paint remover tests following ASTM standards for organic based removers ● Observed testing and experiments using pH, specific gravity, flashpoint, viscosity and various emulsion devices

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  State Board of Physical Therapy

  • Minneapolis, MN

  • Student Clerical Worker

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2018
    • Minneapolis, MN

    ● Assisted with Board day-to-day operations by answering phone calls, responding to emails, preparing outgoing mail, processing incoming mail and creating correspondence as directed ● Served as a liaison for Board staff with the general public, internal clients and the criminal background check program by providing helpful and courteous customer service ● Implemented and organized an electronic filing system of licensee, applicant and complaint files ● Accurately entered confidential data into database and spreadsheets to create reports ● Gained knowledge of data privacy and data practices laws, knowledge of state protocols, and the tools used to ensure professional competency ● Proficient in using the Automated Licensing Information Management System (ALIMS database) for the Board

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  Simley Senior High School

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN

  • Basketball Camp Coach and Counselor

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2017
    • Inver Grove Heights, MN

    ● Responsible for leading and coordinating teams to instill gainful knowledge of basketball fundamentals and teamwork ● Instructed training sessions for Simley High School Girls Basketball team