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Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Processed and prepared samples for COVID-19 testing with a small team
• Worked with others to improve efficiency and reduce contamination risk

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Organized and carried out Training Sessions and Competency Observations for performing clinical scientists, technicians, and leadership
• Consistently worked with my team to improve the thoroughness, fairness, accuracy, and overall efficacy of our training processes for lab employees
• Maintained detailed and consistent communication with the technical lab to ensure that training events would not greatly affect lab workflow and staffing
• Carefully and efficiently completed competency documentation according to CAP/CLIA standards within our lab’s document management system

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Carried out a variety of moderate and high complexity testing on patient stool samples to detect protein, methylation, and mutation markers for colorectal cancer
• Performed testing on patient nasal samples to determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2
• Adhered closely to lab protocols and SOPs, quickly adapted to workflow and testing changes, and consistently created efficient processes with fellow scientists.
• Faithfully tracked and resolved issues for samples and reagents using our lab information system, while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Mentored multiple new scientists by reviewing the general testing process, familiarizing them with the lab’s typical workflow, respectfully pointing out errors or potential improvements, and providing a safe resource.
• Participated in the Lab Document Committee, and collaborated with a small team on input and edits for the lab’s SOPs

Waltham, MA

• Entered a Genetics Laboratory and conducted research on the mitochondrial genome under the supervision of postdoctoral researchers and a PI
• Grew, maintained, and closely monitored human hepatic cell populations in sterile conditions
• Carefully performed, and then creatively modified PCR assay protocols, exploring the effects of a potent antioxidant and genotoxic drugs on mtDNA mutation rate
• Maintained an extensively detailed lab notebook of findings and interpretations
• Collected, carefully analyzed, and presented the resultant data to the lab in a 2-hour Q&A session
• Created a thorough, eye-catching poster, and attended a Brandeis undergraduate research conference to discuss the findings with students and professors from many different backgrounds

Mt. Gretna, PA

-Worked multiple summers in a popular ice cream shop and tourist destination. -Took ice cream orders accurately/politely-Prepared food efficiently-Cooperated with other employees to provide the best service for the customers.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General, Senior

Activities and Societies: Up the Octave (a capella group) - Co -Music Director, Brandeis Chamber Singers - Section Leader

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Latin Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Mixed Orchestra, Chorus.