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Sr. Research Associate for NGS Core Team focussed on development of more efficient and comprehensive rAAV genome characterization using Oxford Nanopore MinION and Illumina MiSeq platforms

Scientist in R&D Molecular Biology for Product Development within the Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division of the Life Sciences Solutions Group for Ion Torrent Development

Sous Chef and Server

Garrison Lab- Performed experiments, such as Reproductive Assays and Lifespans, which were aimed at identifying the role and functionality of neuropeptides in health and lifespan in C. elegans model organisms- Maintenance and organization of 398 C. elegans strains with specific mutations by freezing and upkeep of database and designated freezers storage- Generate new strains by crossing worms with different mutations and confirm mutations via PCR and gel electrophoresis for… Show more Garrison Lab- Performed experiments, such as Reproductive Assays and Lifespans, which were aimed at identifying the role and functionality of neuropeptides in health and lifespan in C. elegans model organisms- Maintenance and organization of 398 C. elegans strains with specific mutations by freezing and upkeep of database and designated freezers storage- Generate new strains by crossing worms with different mutations and confirm mutations via PCR and gel electrophoresis for southern blots- Prepared for RNAi experiments using the Qiagen Miniprep workflow and transformation of bacteria with 96 candidate genes while using aseptic technique- Managed laboratory functions including maintenance of equipment/instruments, organization and inventory of supplies, assisting research associates, preparing stock solutions, pouring plates and media- Read new scientific research articles, critically assessing experimental approaches and methods Show less

- Collect information needed to calculate bills receivable (attorney bill, travel expense, discount rates etc.)- Aid in processing and issuing invoices for clients and send though various channels such as mail, email or fax- Answer questions and handle complaints from clients regarding bills - Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the billing system and client files

- Received and input data for work orders and invoices from various property managers to organize and enter into company’s computer system- Prepare outgoing checks for signing and mailing and handled incoming check and cash deposits to the bank- Designed and illustrated fliers for hotel promotions and packages- Input reservations from websites such as Expedia, Booking.com, Orbitz, etc.- Receive incoming phone calls and schedule reservations- Provide customers with… Show more - Received and input data for work orders and invoices from various property managers to organize and enter into company’s computer system- Prepare outgoing checks for signing and mailing and handled incoming check and cash deposits to the bank- Designed and illustrated fliers for hotel promotions and packages- Input reservations from websites such as Expedia, Booking.com, Orbitz, etc.- Receive incoming phone calls and schedule reservations- Provide customers with information regarding property or services provided- Back up for front desk- Customer service (Check guests in/out of property, assist with directions or general information) Show less