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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Perform plasmid purification, restriction digestion, and bacterial transformations; PCR and gel electrophoresis; familiar with sequencing• Prepare glycerol and spore stocks as needed• Maintain searchable strain inventory for the lab; updated as new strains ordered/arrive in the lab• Culture bacterial strains on various scales; mini-scale (5 mL) to large-scale fermenter (6 L)• Assist Chemists with the extraction of compounds from cultures using appropriate solvents (chloroform, ethyl acetate, propanol, etc) and drying of extracts (rotovap, speedvac, lyophilizer)• Performed minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing and bioautography testing on natural product extracts as needed and accurately documenting test results via photos and tables• Perform laboratory housekeeping duties as needed, including, but not limited to media preparation, submitting lab supply requests, washing and autoclaving glassware, properly disposing of chemical and biological waste, ensuring instruments are in working order• Write and revise protocols and media formulations as needed• Maintained accurate records, including handwritten lab notebooks and electronic lab notebooks • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures within the lab

New York, New York, United States

• Performed plasmid purification, restriction digestion, and bacterial transformations; PCR and gel electrophoresis; familiar with sequencing• Prepared glycerol and spore stocks as needed• Maintained searchable strain inventory for the lab; updated as new strains ordered/arrive in the lab• Cultured bacterial strains on various scales; mini-scale (5 mL) to large-scale fermenter (6 L)• Assisted Chemists with the extraction of compounds from cultures using appropriate solvents (chloroform, ethyl acetate, propanol, etc) and drying of extracts (rotovap, speedvac, lyophilizer)• Performed minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing and bioautography testing on natural product extracts as needed and accurately documenting test results via photos and tables• Performed laboratory housekeeping duties as needed, including, but not limited to media preparation, submitting lab supply requests, washing and autoclaving glassware, properly disposing of chemical and biological waste, ensuring instruments are in working order• Wrote and revise protocols and media formulations as needed• Maintained accurate records, including handwritten lab notebooks and electronic lab notebooks • Complied with all safety policies, practices, and procedures within the lab

Manassas, Virginia, United States

· Cultivated BSL-3 bacterial cultures for the fulfillment of orders in accordance with product sheet information and work instructions· Performed DNA extractions on BSL-3 bacterial cultures for the fulfillment of orders in accordance with work instructions· Performed quality control assays and differential tests for various bacterial cultures in accordance with work instructions· Documented and maintain laboratory data in an accurate and legible manner· Performed appropriate quality control assays and differential tests for various cultures· Performed serial dilutions when necessary· Used problem solving skills when growing difficult cultures; research solutions when necessary· Maintained a clean, safe laboratory environment· Maintained open lines of communication with various departments, including quality control, research and development, and management· Adhered to strict safety protocols to prevent self-contamination, exposure to co-workers, and contamination of product· Performed related work as required or assigned

Manassas, Virginia, United States

· Cultivated (open, transfer, harvest) BSL-1 and BSL-2 bacterial cultures for the fulfillment of orders in accordance with product sheet information and work instructions· Knowledgeable about bacterial cultures with different growth requirements and atmospheric conditions; including aerobic, anaerobic, and microaerophilic· Familiar with lab equipment and proper operation including table top and floor centrifuges, water baths, autoclaves, anaerobic chambers, biological safety cabinets, and pipettes and the usage of Anoxomat, Vitek2-compact, MicroPro, and Bioscreen· Performed DNA extractions on bacterial cultures for the fulfillments of work orders in accordance with work instructions· Contributed to the planning and fulfillment of custom projects as assigned· Performed duties associated with Room Champion for Bacteriology laboratory and corresponding centrifuge room, including organizing, ensuring equipment is maintained, and verifying equipment is calibrated· Documented and maintain laboratory data in an accurate and legible manner· Performed appropriate quality control assays and differential tests for various cultures· Performed serial dilutions when necessary· Used problem solving skills when growing difficult cultures; research solutions when necessary· Maintained a clean, safe laboratory environment· Maintained open lines of communication with various departments, including quality control, research and development, and management

Manassas, Virginia, United States

· Prepared culture media in accordance with scheduled due dates according to standard formulations and document procedures· Monitored inventory levels of laboratory chemicals· Monitored supply of inventory media items; prepared media to replenish stock as needed· Performed appropriate quality control assays for media· Documented and maintained laboratory data· Received and followed work orders for media requisitions· Contributed to the generation of standard operating procedures when necessary· Completed pneumococcal polysaccharide orders according to due dates· Trained new staff when necessary

Manassas, Virginia, United States

· Participated in Inteum (database) update and audit· Scanned deposit forms into system as part of a newly created protocol for each agreement containing the technologies; depositors and owners of said technologies associated with BEI (contract held by ATCC)· Updated agreements creating spreadsheet to display ownership/technologies and depositors

Manassas, Virginia, United States

· Assisted the veterinarians with appointments, including preparing prescriptions, drawing up vaccines, and patient restraint· Collected blood, urine, and various cytology samples· Performed a variety of laboratory tests (urinanalysis, hematological, and fecal)· Provided medical care to patients according to veterinarian’s orders· Kept accurate records of patient progress, test results, medications administered, and treatments

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology And Infectious Diseases

Associate Of Science - As, Veterinary Technology, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General