I have over 17 years of academic research laboratory experience at the IU School of Medicine on the Indianapolis campus. I have worked for the Molecular Biology and Orthopedic Surgery Departments and for the last ten years I have been the Research Analyst/Lab Manager for an Endocrinology Research lab. I have extensive experience in:~ Laboratory Robotics use such as the Randox Daytona Clinical Analyser and the Roche e411~ Protein Assays ( RIA, ELISA, quantification, and various blotting techniques)~ DNA and RNA isolation and purification~ PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR~ Small animal handling, husbandry, and dissection~ Data entry and analysis~ Laboratory Management including ordering, invoicing, equipment maintenance, and experimental design