- Supervise, train, direct employees, and develop work plans and testing schedules.- Review sample handling, result interpretation, and data entry work for accuracy.- Perform and oversee laboratory testing procedures including BAPA, ELISA, and FPA.- Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals and quality control procedures.- Develop and submit an annual operating budget.- Coordinate with USDA Epidemiologists, Veterinary Medical Officers, Animal Health Technicians, and Animal ID Coordinators regarding sample submission requirementsand animal traceability.

-Analyzed environmental water and surface samples for various microbiological organisms.-Received sample packages and entered data into custom LIMS.-Maintained quality and efficiency in laboratory processes and identified areas for improvement.-Understood, followed, and completed necessary protocols, procedures, and documents.-Followed company safety and regulatory policies.

-Received and processed potentially biohazardous veterinary specimens for PCR diagnostic testing.-Ensured that samples were processed and analyzed efficiently. -Provided training, coaching, and guidance to a team of medical laboratory technicians.-Coordinated daily activities and acted as an informational resource for the team.-Performed data analysis, result reporting, and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

-Receive and process specimens including data entry and review.-Prepare human biological materials for analysis.-Operate liquid handling robots ensuring critical errors are identified and prevented.-Manually pipette reagents and samples.-Set up PCR reactions manually or on an automated instrument.-Maintain sample identification throughout lab processes.-Analyze data independently and as part of a team.-Maintain monthly maintenance logs.-Evaluate and document quality control.-Review and release reports.-Participate in assay validation and SOP drafting.-Maintain supplies and clean work surfaces and equipment-Experience with assays testing for UTI, STI, COVID and other Respiratory Pathogens, HCV, and Pharmacogenetics.

-Conducted novel research in a molecular biology laboratory and defended a thesis.-Taught and supervised approximately 40 students per semester.-Lectured and conducted laboratory exercises concerning crime scene investigation and forensic analyses.-Enforced and abided by laboratory safety protocols.

-Trained newly hired employees on proper procedures, expectations, and company values.-Served guests efficiently and maintained knowledge of current menu items.-Performed side work including stocking, cleaning, and rolling silverware.

-Greeted customers and responded to customer inquiries.-Prepared merchandise for sales floor and operated cash registers.-Completed cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in sales area.

-Observed common serology procedures including phenolphthalein presumptive blood tests, LSG presumptive blood tests, HemaTrace confirmatory blood tests, acid phosphatase presumptive semen tests, and hematoxylin and eosin staining.-Contacted local police departments and inquire about sexual assault kit backlog.

-Took, prepared, checked, and organized to-go orders.-Ran food to tables and aided expo operations.-Welcomed guests and accommodated needs and requests.-Coordinated rotation of tables per server.-Maintained dining room and to-go station cleanliness.

-Welcomed and escorted guests to tables.-Assisted servers and coordinated with other hosts.-Maintained clean and presentable restaurant.