• High-throughput genomics laboratory utilizing both manual and automated techniques for DNA extraction• Tracked samples from multiple work flows through various databases ensuring accurate data tracking• Used MS Access, MS SharePoint, MS Excel and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track and validate data• Reviewed and updated internal Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) documents to ensure accuracy and reflect changes in operational procedures• Assisted in the training of new laboratory team members• Strategized new communication techniques with communications liaison and implemented the use of Microsoft Teams channels to quickly disseminate high priority information across departments• Communicated results of edited sequences to external collaborators• Attended weekly department wide meetings to review goals for the week and discuss any possible issues that have arisen and need to be addressed• Developed Gantt chart outlining daily duties and resource availability to aid in the transition from processing 9,120 samples to 18,240 samples each day

• Aided PhD students and Research Associates with sample processing in addition to completing independent protocols for projects studying chicken immunology• Prepared biological samples for analysis• Independently performed RNA extractions, cDNA synthesis, both qPCR and RT-PCR, and agarose gel checks• Quantification of nucleic acids via Nanodrop• Reviewed and developed laboratory SOPs• Maintained mammalian cell lines used for research purposes• Supervised volunteer undergraduate students and taught new protocols• Maintained detailed logs experiments and cell line maintance• General lab maintenance including but not limited to preparing of various buffers and solutions, cleaning, and supply tracking and ordering• Learned techniques for microtome sectioning of frozen biological samples• Conducted literature reviews to ensure methods are conducive with field standards

• Prepared mammal fecal samples for hormone extraction and various EIA assays• Prepared mammal tissue for cell culturing and cryostorage• Shadowed various veterinary and reproductive science team members• Prepared and presented a presentation summarizing research article to present to members of reproductive science laboratory

• Verified clients had an appointment and mets eligibility criteria (if applicable), obtained consent, and checks clients into the COVax system and Salesforce• Verified client identity and checks clients out of the COVax system and Salesforce• Provided printed receipt confirming immunization