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Cocoa, FL, US

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Assisted in developing an assay for the selective differentiation of mycobacterial species via deoxyribozyme catalysis.
• Optimized the assay through analysis of target DNA and the complementary deoxyribozymes via Nupack software for higher specificity between targets.
• Used PCR, aPCR, and LATE-PCR for amplification and gel-electophoresis for amplicon analysis.
• Lyophilized assay components for long-term stability and transit to a research team in Brazil for independent verification of results.
• Prepared and isolated DNA for sequencing.
• Currently developing a 3rd tier assay to target a wider range of mycobacterial species.

Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Managing inventory and payroll; planning based on projected future sales to maximize product-usage efficiency and profits. Management of employees, keeping them on task and training them in customer service and general work procedures.

Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Managing a crew between 1-4 workers and ensuring productivity and customer service from our establishment. Maintaining inventory and completing all necessary daily paperwork. Assistant in payroll management and training new employees.

Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Responsible for daily store operations and management of employees. Managed the end-of-day financial paperwork and ensured all transactions were balanced. Ensured product quality and stellar customer service.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Completed a training program directed towards biological safety techniques and proper use and maintenance of related equipment.
• Adhered to strict good-manufacturing practices(GMP) and thoroughly documented all research.
• Developed a Rituximab Antibody-Dependant Cellular Cytotoxicity(ADCC) Assay and quantified results via flow cytometry.
• Optimized the Rituximab ADCC Assay for increased death of cancer cells(Raji line, lymphoma).
• Processed and compiled data into graphs for easy visualization when presenting results.
• Developed a presentation consisting of all results and presented to over 10 groups of associates/researchers at Bioagilytix.

Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States

• Developed skills such as First Aid and CPR to provide life-saving measures.
• Responsible for interdepartmental communications and relaying of critical medical infomation on calls.
• Maintained order and direction during high-stress periods: rescues, overcrowded beaches, medicals, etc.