- Spearheaded the development and implementation of an extensive Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) program crucial for the successful expansion to a clinical laboratory. Composed of 50+ SOPs, policies, and forms, the EHS program ensures meticulous compliance and ensures a foundation of safety across multiple company sites.- Evaluated and prepared a new 18,000 sq. ft. clinical diagnostics facility, ensuring adherence safety standards before laboratory operations. Negotiated service… Show more - Spearheaded the development and implementation of an extensive Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) program crucial for the successful expansion to a clinical laboratory. Composed of 50+ SOPs, policies, and forms, the EHS program ensures meticulous compliance and ensures a foundation of safety across multiple company sites.- Evaluated and prepared a new 18,000 sq. ft. clinical diagnostics facility, ensuring adherence safety standards before laboratory operations. Negotiated service contracts and coordinated proper installation, certification, and calibration of critical laboratory equipment.- Managed the relocation of the entire R&D department, ensuring the safe handling/transportation of equipment, chemicals, microorganisms, and invaluable clinical samples. Additionally, oversaw the laboratory decontamination and disposal of 177 chemicals, minimizing liability exposure to third parties and maintaining compliance with disposal regulations.- Coordinated disposal process of >400 tons of off-spec or expired non-hazardous special waste products across multiple states and facilities. Necessitated detailed management, guaranteeing compliance with disposal and environmental regulations while meeting QA and financial requisites.- Developed tailored EHS training programs for staff, embedding safety protocols across diverse operations, and fostering a robust safety culture. Managed health records, facilitated incident reports, and conducted comprehensive investigations to reinforce a safe and resilient work environment. Show less

- Started as a research assistant and transitioned to a safety-focused position in a Biosafety Level 2 biotech laboratory. Scrutinized R&D operations, identified hazards, and initiated safety enhancements despite the absence of a comprehensive safety program.- Conducted thorough hazard identification and mitigation to bolster employee safety by cataloging 190 chemicals, implementing tailored Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, creating a comprehensive Safety Data Sheet (SDS)… Show more - Started as a research assistant and transitioned to a safety-focused position in a Biosafety Level 2 biotech laboratory. Scrutinized R&D operations, identified hazards, and initiated safety enhancements despite the absence of a comprehensive safety program.- Conducted thorough hazard identification and mitigation to bolster employee safety by cataloging 190 chemicals, implementing tailored Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, creating a comprehensive Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and chemical hazard inventory, and conducting basic employee safety training.- Conducted extensive research into regulations, and developed a grassroots Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) program ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Created protocols for hazard communication, chemical hygiene, biosafety, PPE, and hazardous waste management.- Researched complex regulations, conducted a gap analysis, and spearheaded a comprehensive laboratory redesign to meet Biosafety Level II (BSL II) compliance. Implemented access control policies, layout reconfigurations, and heightened employee awareness of hazards and waste management. Show less

-Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and innovative biotechnology R&D lab environment with an emphasis on aqueous two-phase systems’ (ATPS) chemical formulation.-Helped obtain and maintain FDA approval for INDICAID™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test for POC and OTC use. -Perform statistical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis using NanoDrop Spectrophotometer, Qubit Fluorometer, qPCR, ddPCR, mdPCR, and Bioanalyzer.-Gather and interpret research data from lab-based… Show more -Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and innovative biotechnology R&D lab environment with an emphasis on aqueous two-phase systems’ (ATPS) chemical formulation.-Helped obtain and maintain FDA approval for INDICAID™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test for POC and OTC use. -Perform statistical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis using NanoDrop Spectrophotometer, Qubit Fluorometer, qPCR, ddPCR, mdPCR, and Bioanalyzer.-Gather and interpret research data from lab-based diagnostics of DNA/RNA extractions using both synthetic and in-vitro human samples with scale-up and product development. Show less

-Created soil analysis experimental procedure for determining moisture content, pH, extractable nitrate using specific ion probes, and organic carbon content.-Wildlife monitoring across 540 acres of two nature preserves using game cameras and mapping.-Assessed effectiveness of non-chemical methods of controlling invasive non-native plants in facilitating southern California grassland restoration.

-Managed resident assistant team across buildings, in charge of 150+ student residents during normal operation-Coordinated work/meeting scheduling, weekly reports on building/student status, conflict resolution, student concern and policy violation reports

-NMR analysis & identification of ursolic acid using VnmrJ and NMR experiments (13C, DEPT, 1H, HSQC, COSY, DQ-COSY, TOCSY, H2BC, HMBC, NOESY)-Chemical formulation analysis of the ozonolysis of ursolic acid using NMR (Varian 400MR), LC-MS (Agilent Tech), HPLC (Biotage IsoleraOne), and various wet lab techniques.

Community assistants at the University of Redlands are tasked with building lasting living and learning communities in their buildings and throughout campus by mentoring, supporting and mediating.

-Managed relations between sales and service department three lot technician’s schedule, workload, tasks, and responsibilities -Monitored and handled the health of 100+ in-house and customer motorcycles for maintenance, issues, cleanliness, and safety as well as making standard operating procedures -Managed three delivery vehicles and two trailers for maintenance, preparedness, safety, presentation, and scheduling

Charged with aspects of engineering, production, shipping, precise metal work, and inventory, depending on what was needed due to the ability to adapt quickly.

-Assist in the planning and preparation for potential emergencies-Created emergency contact database for Redland's resources-Helped plan and prepare outreach events-Advertised and scheduled emergency management events, such as fundraising and certification programs

-B.U.I.L.D. (Bellarmine United In Learning and Diversity) is dedicated to encouraging disadvantaged middle school students to apply and attend Bellarmine College Prep-Managed and lead a summer long program intended to create a pipeline for disadvantaged middle school-aged kids to apply and enter Bellarmine College Preparatory -Lead a group of 30+ middle school-aged kids through their summer classes -Mentored and taught 30+ kids how to best prepare for high school through the use of… Show more -B.U.I.L.D. (Bellarmine United In Learning and Diversity) is dedicated to encouraging disadvantaged middle school students to apply and attend Bellarmine College Prep-Managed and lead a summer long program intended to create a pipeline for disadvantaged middle school-aged kids to apply and enter Bellarmine College Preparatory -Lead a group of 30+ middle school-aged kids through their summer classes -Mentored and taught 30+ kids how to best prepare for high school through the use of interactive activities, games, and lectures -Helped communicate with parents of kids in both explaining the educational process and/or translating as necessary Show less

The objective of the L.A.U.N.C.H. program at Kaiser Permanente is to expose young and underprivileged student to possible new careers in the medical field, working alongside doctors, nurses, and management in a hospital setting.