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Madison, WI, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, IL

Lead technician in the NuSeq, next-gen sequencing core. Specializing in single cell and low input sample library prep, instrument operation, QC, and troubleshooting.

Lead technician in the NuSeq, next-gen sequencing core. Specializing in single cell and low input sample library prep, instrument operation, QC, and troubleshooting.Experience with Illumina MiSeq, NextSeq, and HiSeq 4000.

Taught lectures and labs for Bio114, introductory biology for non-majors

Northfield, VT

-Instructor and technician for microarray, proteomics, and bioinformatics outreach modules taught statewide. Responsibilities include teaching, processing samples, ordering and preparing supplies and reagents for the courses, modifying experimental protocols, revising documentation and lab manuals, and participating in the design of new course.

Hanover, NH

Primary responsibilities involved researching iron uptake in Arabidopsis thaliana and the symbiosis between Bradyrhizobium japonicum and soybeans (Glycine max), supervising undergraduate lab assistants, mentoring undergraduate researchers, ordering supplies, monitoring the lab budget, and maintaining equipment.

Ithaca, NY

Researched the biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) associated with Ammophila breviligulata in sand dunes, studied endosymbiotic bacteria of AMF, trained students at Cornell and other universities to identify AMF species, and presented work at conferences.

Ithaca, NY

Responsible for teaching sections of the laboratory component for Introductory Biology for Non-Majors, wrote lab lesson plans and quizzes, prepared specimens for dissection, graded students' quizzes and exams, responsible for lab grades, proctored exams, held office hours, and assisted the course lecturer.

Department Of Plant Pathology, Ithaca, NY

Wrote internal pest alerts and other documentation for the national network, maintained contact lists for the Northeastern Plant Diagnostic Network, tested samples for statewide pest surveys, and trained and supervised undergraduate workers.

Chapel Hill, NC

Researched the binding ability of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Opacity proteins to Carcinoembryonic Antigen Cell Adhesion Molecules.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Implemented interface specifications, debugging, ensured functionality, compatibility, and usability, performed and checked version updates of existing applications, and project documentation.

M.Sc., Plant Pathology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology