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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 for any type of inquiry. • 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.