• Harvest algae from rotating algae biofilm reactors fed off wastewater for turning into bioplastics and biofuels.• Perform hydrothermal liquefaction using high-pressure vessels to assist in current energy research projects.• Communicate with other researchers by reporting to balance workload and ensure management goals are met.

• Performed RNA extraction on the Covid-19 virus in biosafety cabinets to track Covid-19 levels in wastewater.• Performed basic lab procedures using sterile techniques to prepare wastewater samples for RNA extraction.• Assisted graduate students in coordinating, cleaning, and autoclaving lab equipment to ensure a sterile lab.