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Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

•Optimized processing parameters to successfully lyophilize and cryogenically mill placental tissues and generate prototypes while maintaining and troubleshooting equipment•Collaborated across departments and conducted interviews to begin writing an “R&D Intern Handbook” for future use•Conducted and maintained detailed digital records of 43 experiments during prototype development•Presented experimental findings technically to the R&D department, summarized findings to the entire company, and authored an abstract that was accepted for a national conference

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Aided in research in the field of synthetic biology with a focus on cell-free protein synthesis • Maintained equipment sterility and laboratory cleanliness by performing necessary tasks such as running the autoclave, bleaching completed cultures, and foiling and baking glassware• Aided graduate students’ research by making media, pouring plates, culturing cells, performing SDS-PAGE protocols, running PCR and gel electrophoresis among various other tasks while practicing sterile technique• Currently conducting research on pyrrolysine synthesis and incorporation

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Organized, cataloged, refined, and improved over 20 student-designed, 3D printed math manipulative projects• Created and maintained detailed information in spreadsheets to track progress and needs of each project • Attended ICORPS program to gain experience developing value propositions and analyzing customer segments• Utilized SolidWorks 2021 and Ultimaker Cura software to redesign and 3D print project files

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

• Accurately and efficiently entered patient information into company’s database• Efficiently processed dozens of pap smear vials daily using machinery while maintaining laboratory cleanliness• Regularly performed routine equipment maintenance, accessioned samples, organized slides, and disposed of old samples• Understood patients’ diagnoses and consulted with coworkers to determine which samples required STD testing