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Utah

Worked as part of an agile software development team to test incoming and outgoing member data.Wrote SQL queries to find and validate database information.Wrote VBA macros for Excel to import, view, manipulate, and validate data files.

Lehi, UT

As part of a student development team, helped design, develop, and test a time tracking application to launch in the iOS app store.Worked as a team to build a test plan and write automated test scripts for the company website for Dr. Squatch Soap Company

Greater Salt Lake City Area

-Research and validate the BulletProof and STRmix probabilistic genotyping software. Developed internal training programs, presentations, validation spreadsheets, and manuals for probabilistic genotyping and likelihood ratios.-Developed and improved DNA extraction, normalization, and QPCR/PCR setup methods for four STARlet and two VANTAGE Hamilton liquid.

-Used Microsoft Access to organize and track DNA profiles-Analyzed and interpreted DNA data generated by the laboratory-Compiled over 500 casework reports summarizing forensic DNA results-Worked with a team of analysts and technicians to ensure all samples get processed and cases get completed in a timely manner-Testified in five criminal trials as a.

Salt Lake City, UT

-Performed DNA extraction, QPCR, normalization, PCR, and genotyping in a forensic laboratory setting-Used a LIMS to track sample/batch progress and equipment maintenance-Gained proficiency in multiple forensic DNA extraction methodologies and STR amplification kits-Worked as a team member to process samples, maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot.

South Jordan, Utah

-Followed SOPs to perform chemical and physical testing on dental and oral care products in a quality control environment-Became skilled at titrations, pH testing, chemical identification tests, concentration tests, and physical tests

Provo, UT

-Assisted in studies of Squamate evolution by performing DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, and sequence alignment-Helped to curate the herpetology collection at the Monte L. Bean Life Sciences Museum on the BYU campus

Provo, Utah

-Collected, verified, and deposited cash and check deposits from various BYU business and other locations-Handled and deposited daily income from vending machines and weekly income from laundry machines. Total daily cash deposits varied between several hundred dollars to over ten thousand dollars

Genetics & Biotechnology

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