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Durham, North Carolina, United States

- Enrich patient PBMC samples to isolate target cells and extract RNA from those target cells using Qiagen RNeasy kits subsequently quantifying the presence of the target gene via qPCR.- Extract DNA from patient blood samples using Qiagen DSP DNA Blood mini kit and determine the genotype of the DNA samples via qPCR.- Accurately record all data using good documentation practice, and input data into the LabVantage LIMS system. - Safely handle patient blood samples, buccal swabs, PBMC samples, plasma samples, and formalin fixed paraffin embedded tumor samples in a CLIA and CAP certified environment.

- Responsible for culturing 3-4 different cell lines for the lab maintaining media reagents, and supplies, as well as responsible for protein and virus-like particle expression when needed. - Performed molecular cloning, bacterial transformations, and subsequent DNA extraction and isolation to support graduate research. - Managed inventory and organization of lab, and introduced a centralized stock area to increase efficiency of lab and prevent over-ordering.

Pasadena, California, United States

Maintained several different mammalian HEK293 cell variants and transfected the cells to yield either proteins or pseudo-viruses. Set up neutralization assays using serum samples, or antibodies, provided by graduate students against various pseudo-virus strains.

Browns Summit, North Carolina, United States

Performed USP, FCC, and P&G methods to evaluate the purity of raw materials used in the making of oral and skin care products.

Snowmass Village, Colorado, United States

Served food and beverages to around 100 guests a day in the Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort

Elon, North Carolina, United States

Assisted Dr. Daniel Wright in the evaluation and adaptation of a qualitative general chemistry lab experiment into an upper-level quantitative chemistry lab experiment.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry

High School Diploma