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Glenbeulah, Wi, Us

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

• Independently or as a member of a small team of 4 scientists developed molecular biologic methods to achieve objectives set by clients.• Evaluate modified host strains with or without plasmid vectors within 1-L, 14-L, 60-L, and 250-L fermenters for expression of proteins of interest.• Collaborate across departments to design spectrographic assays and media-based selections toanalyze expression of proteins of interest or screen for desired mutants.• Perform data analysis to test significance of variance in data between trial sets and present data toclients.• Analyze samples via HPLC, GC, and ELISA to test for impurities and measure concentration of products of interest.• Execute downstream processing techniques such as solvent extraction, spray drying, ultracentrifugation, freeze drying, and ultrafiltration to isolate DNA and protein products of interest. • Conduct literature review to contribute ideas to the team and develop internal methodologies.• Perform internal research projects to progress research and development of novel proprietary bacterialstrains and expression systems through gene editing and plasmid vector construction/design.• Consult on industrial streamlining and assist in developing and implementing in-house designed SOPs for scale up.

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, United States

• Created and continue to organize an annual United Nations simulation for local high schools whichteaches public speaking, policy writing, and negotiation skills• Pick topics to be discussed at the conference which are relevant to the current internationalcommunity• Review the yearly budget to ensure a net profit, while maintaining an affordable educationalexperience• Remain in close contact with faculty advisors of attending schools to adjust conference structureprogressively

Grafton, Wi

• Formulated custom blends of enzymes and probiotics using various proprietary strains, prebiotics,postbiotics, and patented delivery technologies.• Offered technical consultation to advise on the handling of probiotics alongside recommendingappropriate strains to use based on desired application• Provided pricing quotes to customers for single strain and custom blended probiotic and enzymeproducts• Maintained inventory, rotate stock, and allocate material to appropriate purchase orders• Scheduled shipments of incoming materials and outgoing orders

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, United States

• Determined butterfat content of samples by Mojonner solvent extraction• Calculated total solid percentage of liquids by Mojonner method• Prepared specimens for microbiological and sensory testing• Received product and recorded results of analytical tests in Labware LIMS

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

• Prepared blood and other biohazardous specimens for analysis on instrumentation• Coordinated transport of esoteric tests to reference laboratories including the Wisconsin StateLaboratory of Hygiene and Mayo Clinic• Advised medical staff including EMS, nursing staff, and physicians, on the ordering of appropriatediagnostic tests• Collaborated closely with pathologists in collection and analysis of bone marrow core specimens• Aseptically transferred microbiological specimens for culturing• Assisted with oncology and neurology clinical trial research specimen coordination and preparation

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

• Picked components from receiving warehouse to be grouped together for next stage assembly• Assembled furniture in adherence to provided blueprints• Assisted in inspecting finished products for defects including missing stitches, overly compressiblefoam, surface deformations, inconsistent staining, and loose joints• Packaged completed products into shrink-wrapped bags or cardboard boxes• Loaded the packaged products in shipping containers for delivery to final destination• Member of Kaizen event team to streamline assembly and packaging departments

Fond Du Lac, Wi

Marian University, Fond Du Lac, Wi

Sheboygan Falls, Wi

Fond Du Lac, Wi

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, SPECTRUM, Collegiate Band, Outdoor Adventure Club

Certified Nursing Assistant License, Nursing Assistant/Aide And Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Received my Certified Nursing Assistant license at LTC along with taking college Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology courses.