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•Performance of routine laboratory tests including: Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Serology. In- vitro cellular assays. Molecular HLA testing. (SSP, SSOP, NGS) Flow cytometry. Solid phase immunoassays, cell culture • Scheduling workflow and daily quality control functions. • Provision of technical assistance to junior technologists. • Interpretation of test results and communication of these results to physicians and transplant coordinators. • Participation in the training of new staff. • Maintenance of the quality control for procedures and function checks on equipment. • Maintenance of supply inventory. • Maintenance of accurate records and reports. • Assistance in maintenance of procedure manual. • Take on-call for deceased donor programs.

•Act as liaison between doctor and patient, assist with arthrocentesis joint injections using ultrasound guidance, approve prescription refills with authorization from the physician (non-narcotics), and bone density screenings•Gained extensive amount of knowledge regarding autoimmune diseases and their medical treatment•Prove versatility by verifying insurance, accepting co-pays, scheduling appointments, and completing billing tasks•Interact with pharmaceuticals sales representatives in order to promote future business relationships•maintain social media and Facebook marketing by posting articles daily and interacting with clients who have questions online

•Sell the institution by giving and adapting campus tours to fit the desires of prospective students. •Market the university at open house events and in public speaking engagements to large audiences of potential students and parents, increasing ability to speak with a “purpose” in front of a group. •Conducted interviews for potential Presidential Scholarship recipients by promoting benefits of university.

•Assisted the lead Laboratory Supervisor, Whitney Schlick, in preparing laboratory exercises for all 1000 and 2000-level Biology classes•Became proficient in making solutions, serial dilutions, equipment set-up, and equipment take-down•Maintained chemical inventory and assured laboratory supplies were kept in appropriate locations•Interact with faculty/professors to make sure the required materials are ordered before the lab is scheduled