Mastered molecular biology techniques including immunoblotting, high-throughput screening, tissue culturing, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, transformation, clone selection and propagation. Assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, and data management. Displayed flexibility in a laboratory that adopts new techniques based on current research and data. Practical knowledge of Biosafety Level-2 plus (BSL-2+).

Trained in all administrative positions at a fertility center in all of the departments. Maintain an up-to-date department organizational chart, including different position responsibilities and information about the company. Organize files, develop spreadsheets, fax reports and scan documents. Receive and screen a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail. Manage the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person… Show more Trained in all administrative positions at a fertility center in all of the departments. Maintain an up-to-date department organizational chart, including different position responsibilities and information about the company. Organize files, develop spreadsheets, fax reports and scan documents. Receive and screen a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail. Manage the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information. Show less

Lead and designed two experiments in the Donovan Lab. Inspected, collected, interpreted, analyzed and compiled data obtained from phenotypic measurements. Proofread and edit reports, questionnaires and research publications.Headed a project that genetically sequenced the morphological and floral phenotypes for the variation of the crop sunflower. Collected all data from a 288-association mapping panel. Performed data analysis by using association mapping to identify genetic regions that… Show more Lead and designed two experiments in the Donovan Lab. Inspected, collected, interpreted, analyzed and compiled data obtained from phenotypic measurements. Proofread and edit reports, questionnaires and research publications.Headed a project that genetically sequenced the morphological and floral phenotypes for the variation of the crop sunflower. Collected all data from a 288-association mapping panel. Performed data analysis by using association mapping to identify genetic regions that explain trait variation. This research was analyzed in my senior thesis "The Genetic Basis of Variation in Floral and Morphological Phenotypes in Cultivated Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)" and was presented at the CURO symposium in March 2015 and the Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference in February 2015.Headed and designed the parameters for an outdoor research experiment on the leaf defenses of the crop sunflower (Helianthus annuus) in collaboration with Chase Mason. Show less

Inspected and collected data from sunflowers for the Donovan Lab. Consistently adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.