• Provide logistical support for accounts in territory including conducting customer consigned inventory audits, keeping consignments up-to-date, and transferring surgical implants to necessary locations• Conduct sales presentations to customers including proper demonstration of product features, patient benefits, best surgical practices, and promote any company-wide programs• Attend surgical cases in the OR to provide product clinical and technical support to surgeons and staff• Plan territory sales by analyzing data from company systems and market information• Build relationships with personnel in key accounts• Conduct product in-services for hospital personnel or staff on an as needed basis• Work with contracting department to ensure all contracts are up-to-date and in compliance• Run complex reports in salesforce and concur to support data analysis and individual business and account needs

Astrix Technology Group is a company of Scientist and Professionals working with local and nationwide fortune 500 Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, R&D, Food & Flavor, Government Sectors, and Consumer Product companies to assist with their staffing needs. We work with candidates looking for employment within the Biotechnology field as well as managers seeking qualified applicants.• Provide staffing support for local and national scientific accounts • Identify, engage and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities • Conduct phone and in-person interviews to qualify candidates and obtain information on work history, education, technical skills, commute, and salary requirements• Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs• Advise candidates throughout client interview process by providing tailored interview preps and debriefs, obtaining feedback from hiring managers, and communicating any updates on status• Build and maintain both client and candidate relationships to ensure satisfaction of both parties• Maintain applicant tracking system and required documentation for all assigned requisitions

Conducted research in Cancer Biology department under Susan Waltz, PhD• Worked with a fourth-year PhD student on her thesis research looking at how Ron receptor signaling affects breast tumorigenesis through the breast stem cell population• Provided project updates at weekly lab meeting and presented research findings at department-wide seminar• Performed lab techniques such as DNA isolation, genotyping, RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, Western blot analyses, MTT assays, viability assays, cell culture, epithelial cell isolation, flow cytometry and cell sorting, and mammosphere formation assays• Assisted in laboratory upkeep such as restocking and ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory notebook, reviewing and editing scientific articles for publication by peers, and preparation of buffers and reagents

Performed research in the Molecular Cardiovascular Biology Department under Burns Blaxall, PhD• Worked directly with laboratory manager on project investigating the role of Mixed Lineage Kinase 3 in pathologic cardiac fibroblast activation and heart failure progression • Performed extensive literature review on heart failure and MLK3 pathway in cancer and HIV• Helped with a 30-day drug dosing study of an MLK2 inhibitor on wild-type, MLK3 knockout, and MLK3Flox mice • Prepared cryostat frozen sections and paraffin sections from scarified mice, worked with Langendorff isolated perfused hearts, isolated cardiomyocytes fibroblasts, performed histological and immunohistochemical analysis on slides

• Assisted R&D scientists in the development of new products for the Jergens brand of personal care products• Responsible for the analytical testing of in-process and finished products for stability, rheology, and other sensorial properties• Prepared small scale bench-top batches according to formula sheets• Performed troubleshooting on out-of-spec batches, determining root cause and adjusting formulations as needed• Trained new employees on analytical instrumentation and coordinated stability testing between lab technicians• Pre-weighed raw materials for large scale compounding in the pilot plant and assisted with pilot plant production according to GMP regulations• Assisted in conducting consumer panel testing by filling, packaging, and labeling samples for studies, taking notes during panelist interviews, and performing large-scale data entry

Performed research in the Harrison School of Pharmacy under David Riese, PhD.• Assisted in developing strategies for the screening of monoclonal antibodies or small molecules that function as ErbB4 partial agonists• Cultured mammalian cells from pre-existing cell lines, analyzed cell vitality, performed Western blot analyses and ELISA • Performed fundamental lab procedures such as micropipetting, centrifugation, preparation of media and buffers, pH balance, and disposal of biohazardous waste• Interpreted and analyzed data, kept accurate and detailed laboratory records, and performed clerical duties

• Tutored student athletes in scientific courses such as General Chemistry I/II, Principles of Biology, Organismal Biology, and Concepts of Science• Met with 8-10 students 3-4 days per week, collaborated with academic counselors and mentors to address individual student needs• Worked with the Athletic Department to ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines and regulations