In this role, I conducted cell culture research analyzing the effects of varying stiffness on pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells to better understand the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension.• Conducted human cell culture to maintain a variety of cell lines critical to lab experiments• Executed qPCR for the characterization of smooth muscle cell gene expression• Organized and document experimental protocols• Composed technical scientific writing for publication

• Dissected human pulmonary tissue for mass spectrometry and other lab procedures• Produced and tested lung sealants for use in animal models• Practiced excellent BSL-2 lab safety and aseptic technique• Maintained lab notebook to ensure the repeatability of experiments

• Orchestrated Parkinson’s disease project for student research conference• Directed human subjects studies for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease analysis• Collaborated effectively with research subjects and colleagues• Contributed to post-processing of human subject data

• Generated SolidWorks models for parts and assemblies for metal strip casting machine• Communicated with machine shop employees for design inquiries• Troubleshooted to accurately interpret old engineering drawings

● Effectively managed and organized a personal work space ● Handled incoming and outgoing funds ● Maintained good customer service and represented the company values ● Worked cooperatively with other employees and managers

● Spent time shadowing employees in the engineering department● Participated in engineering dimension and tolerance training● Witnessed testing of products