Lab Patterning Engineer in Technology Research

Process Technician in the Lithography and Novel Materials Group of Technology Research (R&D).

MS in Materials Science EngineeringGraduate Certificate in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Member of Dr. David Field's research group. Part-time research of metallic materials using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Focused on sample preparation, imaging, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS or EDX), and Transmission Kikuchi Diffraction (TKD), also known as transmission EBSD (t-EBSD). Experienced with laboratory equipment for cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching, and hardness testing.

Extracted DNA from dog and cat samples for the genetic testing service that was offered by the Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Lab. DNA was extracted from buccal swabs and blood samples. Ensured quality of DNA samples using a NanoDrop fluorospectrometer. Amplified DNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and assessed quality using gel electrophoresis.