Experience

Tech Elevator

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Java Development Bootcamp Student

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Currently enrolled as a Java bootcamp student at Tech Elevator.Vending Machine Application: Built using proper encapsulation, polymorphism and hereditary OOP principles of Java. File I/O used to compile separate items into a Map, input money, show current balance to customer, and complete a transaction; JUnit testing used to test methodsTE Bucks Payment Application: Created a full stack money transfer program utilizing Postgres backend, REST principles, and SpringBoot to communicate with a web-based front-end with cloud-based logging API functionality



Special Pathogens Laboratory, The Legionella Experts

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientist III

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2022

  - Performed and analyzed complex biological testing including culture maintenance, culture isolate identification, molecular testing and data analysis.- Led and maintained safety initiatives and records in compliance with OSHA and internal safety policies.- Performed internal audits and conducted proficiency testing of various test methods for personnel.- Reviewed and released client results to ensure quality of testing methods.- Facilitated multiple team meetings to ensure better communication and completion of tasks.- Managed multiple client projects and made initial contact with preliminary results.- Evaluated new test methods for possible integration into the production of the lab.- Cross-functionally trained on multiple aspects of lab duties including receipt of samples, data entry, testing and analysis of samples, reporting and reviewing results.- Analyzed and recommended changes to sample process flow to add efficiency while maintaining quality of testing.



Helomics

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Technician III

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2016

  - Sample receipt and accessioning of human tissue samples.- Human tissue processing and maintenance of primary cell cultures.- Testing of primary cells through immunocytochemical staining and proprietary chemosensitivity response assay.- Maintained excellent aseptic technique to ensure quality of testing methods.- Inventory and maintenance of laboratory reagents and equipment.- Maintained complete and accurate records in accordance with CLIA and NYSDOH regulations.- Initiated, maintained and troubleshooting Clinical Quality Control cells lines used in chemoresponse assay.- Participated in on-call laboratory equipment monitoring with the REES centron system.- Participated in the initiation, review, and update of Standard Operating Procedures.- Trained and advised personnel on various test methods/procedures.- Result analysis and release to ensure quality of test.