* Manage Central Services, our team of lab assistants whom are essential in keeping the lab humming* Oversee synthesis of our surrogate nucleotides, X-NTPs, and optimize their production* Foster facilities relationships* Oversee creation and adherence of lab SOPs* See to day to day functioning of lab and maintain a high-functioning space with no down time

* Stock lab with well-QA'd solutions and reagents* Keep lab stocked with clean glassware, supplies, and chemicals* Inventory regular consummables, anticipate future needs, and keep lab stocked to avoid delays due to shortages* Keep communal lab spaces clean, organized, and well stocked* Complete preventative maintenance on all general lab equipment, and troubleshoot and fix any downed equipment in a timely manner

• Managed a multi-million, multi-year NIH funded project investigating the etiology of eating disorders• Collaborated, advised and interpreted collected biological data including SNP, GWAS and gene expression data• Hired and oversaw training and performance of 30+ full and part-time staff, graduate & undergraduate research assistants including the completion of evaluation reports and disciplinary action• Assessed financial aspects of the project including purchasing, budgeting, and… Show more • Managed a multi-million, multi-year NIH funded project investigating the etiology of eating disorders• Collaborated, advised and interpreted collected biological data including SNP, GWAS and gene expression data• Hired and oversaw training and performance of 30+ full and part-time staff, graduate & undergraduate research assistants including the completion of evaluation reports and disciplinary action• Assessed financial aspects of the project including purchasing, budgeting, and creation of projections of expenses to ensure the progress of the project• Determined project deadlines including recruitment milestones, data processing, data publications, and budget reconciliations• Aided in the development and implementation of new pilot studies• Organized, monitored, and maintained multi-institutional IRBs and bio-safety standards Show less

• Examined relationship between genes and binge eating in rats with standard feeding trials• Measured and recorded rats’ food intake and weight• Purchased materials and equipment for study completion

• Extracted and analyzed plant DNA using PCR and gel electrophoresis• Communicated progress and findings to colleagues and faculty via written and verbal reports

• Assisted with social scientific statistical analysis within an undergraduate statistics course• Answered students’ questions regarding data analyses and computer applications• Lectured on various statistical concepts (e.g., correlation) and computer applications

• Prepared analysis samples to track the movement of chronic wasting disease in local deer populations• Applied advanced dissection techniques both on-site and within laboratory settings

• Facilitated the learning process of various scientific topics• Taught middle- and high-school aged children how to conduct laboratory experiments• Collaborated with other members to organize, design and execute lesson plans• Covered the domains of biology, chemistry and physics