- Review, evaluate, and analyze laboratory work environments, procedures, and regulations to identify and eliminate potential hazards, fostering safe and healthy lab environments.- Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to safety regulations and legal standards, prioritizing the health and well-being of faculty, staff, and students.- Developed internal SOPs to ensure operational efficiency and consistency.- Partnered with researchers to ensure safe experimental designs, minimize risk, and create and maintain accurate chemical inventories and Chemical Hygiene Plans.- Served as a reliable point of contact and liaison between EHS and various academic and research departments.- Assist in monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and preparation for 6-year maintenance and 12-year hydrostatic pressure testing.- Assist in the proper management of hazardous waste across campus.

- Expanded in role as lead technician in decontamination and animal blood studies.

- Performed various microbiological assays, including plaque assays, plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT), and blood/tissue processing.- Lead technician in animal blood and decontamination studies, demonstrating initiative and proficiency in high-pressure situations.- Worked with select agents including Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, and Francisella tularensis, showcasing expertise in high-containment laboratory environments.- Early response in work with SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Contributed to the production of a Candidate Vaccine Virus (CVV) for the CDC, including DNA extraction, isolation, and egg inoculation/harvesting.- Enrolled in the BSAT program, maintained mammalian and human cell lines, and adhered to SOPs and GLP regulations, demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality.- Earned Outstanding Performance Awards (Feb 2020, May 2020, August 2021), highlighting consistent high performance and dedication.

- Prepared frozen cell concentrate vials for both internal research and commercial sale.- Proficient in both automated and manual cell counting methods, including hemocytometer use, ensuring accurate cell densities.- Experienced in safely handling and maintaining cell cultures at critical temperatures (-80°C and -270°C) using freezers and dewars.- Prepared and verified batch records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.- Conducted cellular growth performance and population doubling time testing to optimize cell culture conditions and predict cell growth patterns.

- Dispensing harvested cell line solutions, preparing for incubation and output of cell cultures for commercial sale.- Working in sterile environments/clean-rooms using aseptic techniques.- Preparation of growth media used in cell culture, both for internal use and commercial products.- Isolation of primary tissue cells for stock of primary cell lines for future culture and harvesting in research applications.