Full-time technician at the largest CAP accredited SARS-CoV-2 testing clinical laboratory in Oregon. I regularly preform all laboratory duties required to accurately detect COVID-19. Such duties include; RNA extraction, PCR amplification, fluorescence spectroscopy analysis of patient samples and reviewing/ releasing test results following HIPAA regulations. Additional roles include; documentation of maintenance and quality control measures, recordkeeping of all testing and instrument… Show more Full-time technician at the largest CAP accredited SARS-CoV-2 testing clinical laboratory in Oregon. I regularly preform all laboratory duties required to accurately detect COVID-19. Such duties include; RNA extraction, PCR amplification, fluorescence spectroscopy analysis of patient samples and reviewing/ releasing test results following HIPAA regulations. Additional roles include; documentation of maintenance and quality control measures, recordkeeping of all testing and instrument calibration preformed onsite and general laboratory care. Show less

Developed lesson plans and presentations for a variety of students ranging from high school to undergraduates. Communicated problem solving techniques adapting to varied learning styles. Started position after a recommendation from the Senior Director of Organic Chemistry at Oregon State University.

Worked under Dr. Linda Bruslind, Senior Instructor of Microbiology at OSU. Hands-on experience with grading and directly interacting with students. Instructed students on proper laboratory procedures.

Worked directly with graduate student Elizabeth Knorr on her thesis project. Aseptically collected and handled samples from the respiratory tracts of dogs to aid in the mapping of diseases.