Summer studentship at Garnis Lab Involved in maintaining a cancer cell line and collecting extracellular vesicles secreted by the cells. Also engaged in communication with consented patients prior to blood collection to address any questions or concerns.

Undergraduate Directed Studies Project (BIOC 448B) at Weidberg Lab ・ Conducted a study on the role of the ER surface and chaperone protein (Djp1) in mitochondrial protein transport using the auxin-inducible degron protein depletion system. ・ Made yeast strains with tagged proteins that are required for the study via transformation and tetrad dissection.・ Analyzed the abundance of protein of interest via western blotting.・ Maintained effective planning and time management to execute the experiments timely and meet the project deadline.

• Designed and optimized a semi-automated workflow to increase throughput of oligo conjugation and size selection using KingFisher Flex and AssistPlus to make targeted gene sequencing probes on a large scale.• Developed a method for size selection using spin columns to decrease cost and increase yield of probe production.• Validated next generation sequencing (NGS) libraries using Qubit, qPCR and Bioanalyzer• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and critical thinking to accurately document and record data, interpret the results and determine future steps to achieve the goal in a timely manner. • Delivered strong verbal and written communication through preparation and presentation of experimental plans and results on daily check-ins and weekly research meetings and documenting developed protocols in SOPs.

・ Excelled in a high production and fast-paced working environment by demonstrating robust organization and task prioritization to process 50+ samples daily. ・ Trained and onboarded newly hired lab technicians in performing 5+ sample preparation methods. ・ Demonstrated strong communication and team work to help meeting the department weekly sample turnaround time (TAT) completion target.

Work Learn Student at Mayor Lab• Utilizing strong level of accuracy to prepare common reagents, liquid and solid media to be used by the lab researchers. • Ensure the availability of sterile glassware, pipette tips, and other apparatus needed by performing autoclave. • Conduct a weekly lab inventory check and is in charge of ordering of lab supplies and reagents by communicating with multiple vendors . • Assisted a graduate student by performing PCR, DNA purification, gel electrophoresis and culturing yeast cells.

• Worked with analysts and quality assurance division in the process of analytical method verification of test batches of Tylenol in the plant. • Prepared protocols and working worksheets according to the standardized Johnson & Johnson SOP and UPS testing methods for 10+ different raw material testing and method verifications. • Indicated 100% accuracy rate in verifying assay data calculation and data entry to verification/validation reports. • Conduct a weekly lab inventory check and assisted in reagent and supply ordering. • Demonstrated effective organization skills by generating weekly analyst testing schedule to ensure all testing deadlines are met