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Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Contributed to development, validation, and integration of internal bioinformatics pipelines for the Synthetic Biology department. Provided support and leadership for research projects/operations as SynBio leadership team member, and managed projects of direct report scientists. - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data processing and assembly (de novo and.

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Contributed to development of procedures for the Synthetic Biology department. Supporting metabolic engineering projects, working on both model and non-model organisms.- Integrative/replicative plasmid design (BioPython, Geneious Prime, and SnapGene).- Plasmid assembly/construction (Gibson, golden-gate, ligation). - E. coli and yeast transformation.

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Conducted automated RNA extraction and qRT-PCR testing for COVID-19 infection in nasopharyngeal patient samples. -RNA/DNA extraction using Tecan Fluent 780 automated liquid handler.-qRT-PCR plate (384 well) setup using Tecan Fluent 480. -qPCR analysis of results using Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 12k. -Managed and trained multiple laboratory technicians.

Dekalb, IL

Conducted wet-lab and computational (bioinformatics) research for the Northern Illinois University Department of Biological Sciences.-Wet-lab techniques for bacterial transformation, fungal transformation, toxin analysis using thin layer chromatography, polymerase chain reactions (PCR) for diagnosis and recombination, restriction enzyme digestion and.

Dane County, WI

Studied heavily in techniques and procedures for DNA analysis, DNA profiling, and forensic sciences.-Graduated 720 hour Law Enforcement Academy - Blackhawk Technical College-Processed persons booked into jail.-Maintained security of inmates and monitored health and welfare.-Observed, recognized and took appropriate actions on suspicious activity.-Responded.

St. Charles, IL

Performed automated quantitative chemical analyses of specimen samples to provide information used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. -ELISA stool calprotectin (fCAL) testing both manually and using a Hycor Hytec liquid handler, -IgA/IgG tTA/tTG dried blood spot and blood serum testing using an INOVA BioFlash chemiluminescent analyzer.-Microscopic.

St. Charles, IL

Completed preparations of hair, blood, urine, and stool samples for chemical analysis.-Nitric acid digestion of specimen samples for heavy metal quantitation.-Hematocrit testing for red blood cell count. -Scheduled specimen tests, helped optimize workflows, prepared reagents, kept accurate documentation, and monitored inventory.

Master Of Science - Msc, Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics

Activities and Societies: Python Society Member

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Activities and Societies: Pre-Professional Association Member, West Campus Council Ambassador, Saluki Paintball Club President