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Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Developed multiplexed asymmetric PCRs for multiple assay product linesOptimized assay conditions and troubleshooted any technical issuesDeveloped an alternative detection method and faster PCR for second generation productsPreformed DoEs, and guard-banded assays for the transfer to technical operations and manufacturingDeveloped and validated a discordant.

Lexington, MA

• Provided support in development of in vitro diagnostic assay for the identification of Borrelia spp. in human blood
• Aided in the improvement of Borrelia cultivation conditions to improve sample reproducibility and stability
• Work allowed for rapid development of assay and improved limit of detection for sample
• Worked in BSL-2 environment with human blood samples
• Developed and validated microscope based method for titering Borrelia culture via automated cell counter and dark-field microscopy

Saugus, MA

• Promoted to support manager from pet care associate July 2015
• Provided excellent service and support to both customers and fellow coworkers
• Acted as a bridge between associates and upper store management
• Responsible for orientation and training of new employees
• Provided monthly training for all associates
• Aided in inventory management and product presentation

Clemson, SC

Performed general laboratory maintenance and data collection for a plant ecology research program, including DNA extraction, purification, PCR, and preparing samples for shipping and sequencing. The goal of the project is to determine where invasive strains of Clidemia hirta originated in South America in hopes of finding a natural biological control agent.

Clemson, SC

Performed general laboratory maintenance and data collection for plant physiology research program, Preformed general molecular biology protocols including DNA/RNA extraction, purification and preparation for sequencing. Other duties included plant propagation and care, Rooting assays on a 400 peach tree population.

Clemson, SC

Research assistant under Dr. Christina Wells. Performed general laboratory maintenance and data collection for plant physiology research program, including cleaning, preparing and analyzing tissue samples, performing computer-aided image analysis, running statistics on foliar nutrient data and collecting soil samples

Clemson, SC

Instructed undergraduate and graduate level plant physiology laboratory sections, assisted the instructors with grading, organized all weekly laboratory sections, including making solutions, propagating plants, and setting up student lab stations.