Experience

DNASTAR

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Sep 2021 - Present



HiTech Instruments

• ZEISS Microscopy Account Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

  - Education and routine ZEISS microscopy specialist - Configure microscope systems based on customer's need - Demo microscopes as needed to customers- Install, train and provide technical support for widefield light microscopes, software and cameras- Resolve customer inquiries and technical support issues - Provide customers with information on latest products and developments- Expand territory and increase sales- Create sales materials to present to customers - Manage and report territory sales goal - Understand student, clinical and research markets



HNL Lab Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Cell Culture Technician - Cytogenetics

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2020

  -Lead Technician for processing Affymetrix CytoScan Dx Microarray/SNP CGH Assay-Lead technician for genomic DNA extraction and quantitation-Additional duties include: Accessioning various types of samples for processing Setup and harvest constitutional peripheral blood and neoplastic bone marrow aspirates and leukemic blood samples for Cytogenetic and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) testing Prepare and stain metaphase chromosome spreads for Cytogenetic analysis Prepare interphase chromosome slides for FISH testing Perform daily and monthly quality control measures Train and mentor new staff members on various roles in the laboratory Problem solve and troubleshoot instruments as needed with supervision as well as independently-Inspection Team Member: completed training by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in January 2019. Participated as an inspector in an internal inspection at Health Network Laboratories in various departments. Reported all deficiencies as well as recommendations to corresponding management team members with a deadline to submit all corrections and evidence of compliance to the Quality Department-Serve as Safety Officer for the Department: attend safety meetings and trainings initiated by the safety department, ensure department and staff are up to date with safety training, report any safety related issues and concerns to the proper authoritiesRefer to attached Resume for additional details.



DeSales University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lab Assistant: Biology

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  -Set up introductory, intermediate and advanced biology laboratories based on appropriate protocols. This includes:Microbiology Laboratory: Sterilize and distribute all materials needed for aseptic technique labs, dispense and distribute all agars and broths needed for observation and characterization of microorganisms, Isolate bacterial colonies from stock cultures on agar plates, Inoculate various type of broths with microorganisms as neededPrepare all needed gram-positive and gram-negative stains (i.e. crystal violet, malachite green, and nigrosin) for microscopy and differentiation labsMolecular Cell Biology Laboratory: Hydrate and aliquot buffers (i.e. Phosphate Buffered Saline, Trypsin, Methylene blue) as needed, dilute ampicillin in Luria broth and agar plates, transform bacteria with a gene that codes for Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), verify that the transformed bacteria fluoresce and set up remainder of lab for students, reactivate cryopreserved Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells and propagate enough culture vials for student use, maintain CHO cell cultures using sterile techniques, cryopreserve any remaining cells for upcoming semesters, assist the Molecular Biology Professor and students during lab sessions with cell culture and microscopy techniques-Oversee work study students with laboratory tasks including proper glassware cleaning, preparing media, assistant in laboratory setups, cleaning out laboratories once lab sessions are complete and properly removing biohazard waste, maintain an updated chemical stock using a computerized inventory and documenting all new products, maintain an updated hardcopy and online record of printed Safety Data Sheets using an Material Safety Data Sheet online database, update and maintain glassware and materials inventory lists for all biology laboratories and preparatory room, mentor and oversee Molecular Cell Biology students with cell biology techniques



Connective Tissue Gene Tests

• Senior Laboratory Technician

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2015

  Substantial experience in sterile laboratory techniques including manual extraction of DNA from blood, cell cultures and saliva, QIAcube Extraction of DNA from blood, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) microarray and Gel Electrophoresis Accessioning responsibilities incorporate receiving and documenting all patient samples on a daily basis, confirming quality of samples based on company protocol, assigning and documenting required medical test per patient, entering new patient data into the company’s database accordingly as well as reviewing and verifying billing information per sampleAnalyzing and comparing patient data to control samples using results from Polymerase Chain Reaction, Comprehensive Genomic Hybridization and Next Generation Sequencing. Generating final test results and transferring them to the Genetic Counselor in order to generate a final report for submission. Daily, weekly and monthly quality control responsibilities including maintaining an up to date inventory of Polymerase Chain Reaction primers, verifying the stability of primers using Gel Electrophoresis, maintaining a temperature log for all refrigerators and freezers within the lab.



Luxottica

• Italy
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Assisted customers in choosing sunglasses to fit their daily needs. This included selling accessories and other needed items to complete and close the sale. During non selling hours, I assisted the manager reorganize the store and change the store layout as needed. Assisted customers in choosing sunglasses to fit their daily needs. This included selling accessories and other needed items to complete and close the sale. During non selling hours, I assisted the manager reorganize the store and change the store layout as needed.



DeSales University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Student

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Tested various concentrations of a potential chemotherapeutic agent on two breast cancer cells lines in-vitroAdministered sterile cell culture techniques in order to reactivate, culture and cryopreserve these cell lines as needed. Manually and mechanically collected data using coulter counters and manual cell counting techniques. All analyzed and graphed data results. Designed and presented research findings to a professional audience including Dr. Russo; Director of the Fox Chase Breast Cancer Research Lab and his research team.Designed and presented abstract at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Wildlife Society.Provided all acquired data and recommendations based on the findings to student researchers who were to continue this research project.

• Tutor

  • Jan 2008 - May 2011

  Tutored undergraduate students in Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Introductory and intermediate French



US Vision

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Optician

  • May 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Worked with a full time optometrist• Scheduled and confirmed appointments• Answered incoming calls promptly • Provided insurance coordination as needed• Assisted patients in choosing proper fitting glasses • Recommended various options to patients and completed orders• Assisted and taught first time contact lens wearers • Worked with a full time optometrist• Scheduled and confirmed appointments• Answered incoming calls promptly • Provided insurance coordination as needed• Assisted patients in choosing proper fitting glasses • Recommended various options to patients and completed orders• Assisted and taught first time contact lens wearers