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San Antonio, Texas Area

San Antonio, Texas

• Lead the expansion into new avenues of testing including oral fluid testing, respiratory, and gastrointestinal microbiology.• Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory (ie. Personnel, reporting, QA/QC, instrumentation, billing, and sales).• Release sample reports within 24 to 36 hours and handle technical calls from clients.• Operate and troubleshoot Agilent 1290-6460 LCMS/MS, AU640 analyzer, MG2C analyzer, and Film-array Biofire.• Developed a 35-analyte panel oral fluid method on an Agilent 1290-6460 LCMS/MS, • Added Film-array Biofire Respiratory 2 and Gastrointestinal panel into laboratory test menu, integrated new panels into the LIS, designed reports, and created policy. • Provided recommendations on billing processes as the laboratory transitioned to various avenues of testing.• Review inventory and approve all orders for reagents and supplies.• Oversee client relations, including supply orders and shipping issue resolutions.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Analyst• Demonstrated strong contribution in developing and implementing standard operating procedures for the laboratory.• Analyze patient samples with UHPLC-MS/MS instrumentation, monitoring instrument performance via calibration standards, quality controls, and statistical methods.• Utilize laboratory skills to obtain quantitative concentrations of drug analytes.• Analyze chromatographic data and process sample reports per COLA regulatory requirements.• Perform new method validation experiments and studies to ensure robust and reproducible methods. • Designed experiments to trouble-shoot instrumentation errors – hardware, software, internal, external, etc.• Recommend procedural initiatives to improve efficiency within the analytics department.• Assist in other aspects in the lab including sample preparation and second phase data review.Laboratory Safety Officer• Developed comprehensive laboratory safety management plan per local, state, and federal regulations.• Compose and revise required OSHA safety documentation- Safety SOPs, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, and an Injury/Illness Prevention Plan.• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures for all departments within the laboratory.• Administer and facilitate safety training and new employee safety orientations.• Act as Safety Committee Chairman to lead safety discussions during laboratory safety meetings.• Audit laboratory safety management plan annually and implement new policies and revisions. • Maintain hazardous waste program and ensure RCRA compliance.• Complete application requirements for various regulatory agencies such as EPA and TCEQ.

Texas A&M University, College Station, Tx

• Collaborated with a team of graduate and undergraduate students on the largest experiment conducted in the TAMU Maize Lipoxygenase Laboratory.• Researched maize plant defenses and interactions with the fungal pathogen, Aspergillus flavus.• Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, and HPLC/MS to categorically genotype specimens and obtain quantitative ergosterol and conidia population data.• Determined the OPR2 maize gene plays a role in plant-pathogen interactions based on experimental data.

College Station, Tx

• Conducted serological testing on various animal species - ELISA, AGID, immunoglobulins, and heartworm antigen testing.• Processed and reviewed daily sample request forms by a specific time deadline.• Organized and distributed sample request forms and client information.• Prepared test specimens, chemical solutions, reagents, and testing plates.• Distributed sample aliquots to other departments within the laboratory.• Assisted other laboratory technicians with daily activities while displaying extreme attention to detail.

College Station, Tx

Sales Associate• Communicated with customers on a friendly and respectful level always, answering questions and concerns in a spontaneous matter. • Required to meet a monthly sales quota (led sales each month as an associate). Kennel Manager• Managed daily kennel operations and staff.• Improved kennel efficiency, resulting in increased profit and reduced expenses.• Examined each canine daily to ensure the health and well-being of each animal. • Prepared weekly treatment schedules and administered veterinarian prescribed medications. • Created and maintained business relationships with multiple breeders across Texas.• Conducted daily status reports for customers and communicated with them directly.

San Antonio, Texas

• Ensured patients and owners received the optimum quality of care and customer service. • Maintained the cleanliness and upkeep of the hospital and kennel areas. • Shadowed veterinarians during surgery and advanced procedures.• Performed hospital laboratory operations including fecal pathogen identification and complete blood counts (CBC).

Bachelor'S Of Science (B.S.), Bioenvironmental Sciences

Activities and Societies: Pre-veterinary Society

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, varsity football, varsity baseball, and chess club.