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Hebron, Kentucky, United States

• Aseptically process and store umbilical cord blood and cord tissue. • Proficient in liquid nitrogen processing and safety procedures.• Prepare reagents for cord blood, cord tissue, and quality control.• Serve as a Daily Lab Coordinator which involves supervising the laboratory operations.o Completed a 10-week Leadership Training Series at Gateway Community and Technical College to develop leadership experience.• Train technicians throughout processes of the laboratory. o Completed a ViaCord training program to become a proficient trainer.• Test samples in Quality Control: Hematology, ABO, and Flow Cytometry.• Participate in the addition of the Apheresis process to the laboratory. o Create SOPs in accordance with Revvity’s workplace.o Organize the layout, equipment, and materials.o Follow sterile closed process procedures.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Participated in field work by collecting spiders at the Cincinnati Nature Center • Cared for a general population of spiders • Became familiar with using various microscopes to look at spider anatomy • Gathered experimental data using a laser Doppler vibrometer • Analyzed experimental data using both Excel and Spectra Plus • Completed my senior capstone project and received an Excellence in Research Communication Award for my presentation

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Provided chemicals and equipment to undergraduate and graduate students for experimental use • Used proper protocol when handling chemicals, gas tanks, and liquid tanks • Organized stockroom supplies and chemicals for quick processing and handling • Received and delivered packages to University professors and laboratories • Completed end of month processing and billing