Provides monitoring and auditing oversight of clinical research on behalf of sponsoring pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device companiesPerforms initial qualification visits of potential investigators to evaluate the capability of the site to successfully mange and conduct the study, both clinically and technicallyInitiates clinical research sites through reviewing and providing training to clinical personnel on the study protocol, regulatory issues, study… Show more Provides monitoring and auditing oversight of clinical research on behalf of sponsoring pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device companiesPerforms initial qualification visits of potential investigators to evaluate the capability of the site to successfully mange and conduct the study, both clinically and technicallyInitiates clinical research sites through reviewing and providing training to clinical personnel on the study protocol, regulatory issues, study proceduresAssures adherence to ICH/Good Clinical Practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, investigator integrity, and providing training on completion of study related documentsAnalyzes source documentation at each visit through review of patient charts and clinical research data to ensure compliance with the study protocol, standard operating guidelines, federal regulatory agencies, and ICH/GCP guidelinesVerifies and reviews adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications and corresponding illnesses to confirm accurate data reporting in accordance with the protocolAssesses the clinical site’s patient recruitment and retention success and offers suggestions for improvement Show less

 Actively remained in compliance with specific insect permits issued by governmental bodies Prepared plant tissue and agar plates for use in numerous bioassays Conducted and gathered data on artificial infestations Conducted bioassays on plant material in order to test their efficacy and their resistance to specific pests Ensured the proper and compliant disposal of transgenic plant material and regulated insects Strictly observed the necessary safety precautions at… Show more  Actively remained in compliance with specific insect permits issued by governmental bodies Prepared plant tissue and agar plates for use in numerous bioassays Conducted and gathered data on artificial infestations Conducted bioassays on plant material in order to test their efficacy and their resistance to specific pests Ensured the proper and compliant disposal of transgenic plant material and regulated insects Strictly observed the necessary safety precautions at all times within the workplace Show less

 Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to research specific point mutations within ABC transporters and the role they play in the Retinoid Cycle  Conduct site directed mutagenesis to create model systems to accurately represent patient phenotypes Design PCR primers by analyzing genetic sequences in order to create optimal PCR conditions Responsible for maintaining a stringently kept laboratory notebook  Actively utilize e-coli on a daily basis for use in… Show more  Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to research specific point mutations within ABC transporters and the role they play in the Retinoid Cycle  Conduct site directed mutagenesis to create model systems to accurately represent patient phenotypes Design PCR primers by analyzing genetic sequences in order to create optimal PCR conditions Responsible for maintaining a stringently kept laboratory notebook  Actively utilize e-coli on a daily basis for use in transformation, gene cloning, plasmid propagation, and protein expression Conduct experiments using techniques such as PCR, SDS-PAGE, plasmid cloning, agarose gel electrophoresis, and DNA purification Show less

 Conduct genetic transformations on plants using biolistic technologies  Responsible for maintaining numerous plant lines in tissue culture simultaneously  Coordinate with research associates in order to optimize plant growth and selection techniques Actively utilize Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to organize experiments

 Manage, coach, and train up to 20 employees in order to ensure they are comfortable within the work environment and able to complete their daily duties Manage the flow of money from the safe to the registers in amounts totaling greater than $5,000 Facilitate the operations of a Wawa Food Market including employee task delegation and product availability in order to ensure customer satisfaction Address customer complaints in order turn the customer’s experience into a positive… Show more  Manage, coach, and train up to 20 employees in order to ensure they are comfortable within the work environment and able to complete their daily duties Manage the flow of money from the safe to the registers in amounts totaling greater than $5,000 Facilitate the operations of a Wawa Food Market including employee task delegation and product availability in order to ensure customer satisfaction Address customer complaints in order turn the customer’s experience into a positive visit Show less

 Collaborate with the Principle Investigator to research the innate immune response through the NLRP3 inflammasome Assist the PhD students and laboratory technicians in carrying out tasks including PCR, Western Blotting, time coursed experiments, and cell culture while practicing aseptic technique Contributed to a submitted research journal report on the NLRP3 inflammasome

 Formulated lectures and homework to elicit a positive learning experience for the students Prepared specific lab classes by ordering the needed supplies and facilitating the understanding of learning objectives through appropriate lab protocols Counseled and mentored students throughout the course providing feedback that would enable them to learn and succeed

 Developed an online scheduling system to create a more technologically accessible way to interact with clientele Organized office operations including client appointments, filing, and other tasks in order to create fluidity in the workplace

 Developed curriculum for students ages 5-15 and classes sizing up to 50 students Educated students through different age appropriate scientific activities and experiments Organized community outreach projects in order promote scientific interest among children throughout Southern NJ