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Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Department Of Genetic Medicine

■ Maintained medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.■ Maintained laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.■ Purified proteins using multiple purification platforms (i.e. ÄKTA pure chromatography system, etc.)■ Analyzed proteins using standard protein characterization methods such as SDS-PAGE.■ Diverse knowledge and experience with various expression systems including E. coli, baculovirus, and yeast.■ Recorded, and sometimes interpret, results to present to senior colleagues.

Cary

■ Conduct accurate urine toxicology tests using Agilent 6400 series triple quadrupole systems and screen for metabolites using Enzyme Immunoassay technique following all lab safety protocols and best practices. ■ Perform daily maintenance on LC-MS/MS equipment, paying intense attention to detail to ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest standard.■ Complete analytical data review utilizing Mass Hunter software, interpreting test results to develop and present reports to senior lab managers.■ Maintained a working knowledge of an extensive breadth of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies.■ Work collaboratively with other staff to foster a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

■ Researched the function and specificity of antimicrobial and cytotoxic peptides, and movement of charged peptides across hydrophobic barriers, developing and testing complex hypotheses through rigorous application of the scientific method. ■ Utilized scanning electron microscope to observe the structure of bacterial and bilipid membranes and operated stopped-flow instrument to study the chemical kinetics of reactions in solution, following all necessary protocols to protect the integrity of high-value equipment.■ Recognized for close attention to lab safety and other protocols, earning the Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science In Chemistry With A Biochemistry Concentration, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: UNCW Rugby Club (Captain), Chemistry Club

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Art/Art Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Spanish Honor Society