Microbiologist
CurrentMicrobiologist and director of the biosafety level 3 (BSL 3) laboratory at the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control. I manage and supervise all operations in the BSL 3 lab. Maintain and update laboratory SOPs. Perform RNA extraction and purification from collected mosquitoes. Utilize RT-PCR, to identify different pathogens, if present, in the extracted RNA samples. Isolate and maintain pathogens properly. Collect, organize and submit data using VectorSurv database for the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.