Leigh Foster Email & Phone Number

Rockford, Illinois Area

Serve as a technical lead on projects to validate antibodies by Immunoprecipitation to Mass Spectrometry (IP-MS)Create public protocols, documents, manuscripts, and learning modules to increase exposure of mass spectrometry techniquesCollaborate with customers and core labs to identify problems, evaluate protocols, and investigate solutionsMaintain HPLC and MS instrumentationCreate, design, implement, and evaluate novel workflows for immunoassays and mass spectrometry-based analysisAttend scientific conferences, including creation and presentation of scientific postersImprove and standardize workflows, including parameters around automation, performance optimization, and ease-of-use.Train and assist scientists on mass spectrometry and immunoassay concepts, protocols, data acquisition, and data analysis.Develop novel data analysis and data representation techniques and methods for effective communication of experimental resultsUtilize a wide variety of mass spectrometry reagents and techniques under multiple experimental conditions in order to develop high-quality mass spectrometry data for the evaluation and testing of a wide variety of target proteinsManage a large inventory of reagents, equipment, and biological material for 10 scientistsEffectively anticipate and communicate resource needs, timelines, technical feasibility, and experimental designs concerning research and development projectsManage and analyze large databases utilizing a wide variety of bioinformatic tools and softwareEvaluate and benchmark various chemistries and immunassay systems

Rockford, Il

Identify and validate antibodies to interest targetsPerform Protein A/G and Streptavidin Immunoprecipitation-Western Blot on choice antibodiesCulture, stimulate, and lyse multiple cell lines with the ultimate goal of PTM analysis of expressed proteinBiotinylate Antibodies and quantify rate of biotinylationQuantify proteins and antibodies using a wide variety of immunoassays andPerform Luminex multiplex assays on proteins of interestPerform ELISAs on proteins of interest Perform Mass Spec analysis with multiple types of machines on proteins of interestProduce and benchmark new technologies based on 4-5 existing and well respected platformsRun stability studies on lysates, buffers, and other chemicalsCreate Standard of Procedure documentation of all procedures commonly performedUpkeep of a laboratory notebook with detailed procedures and relevant dataUtilize a wide variety of laboratory equipment to ensure complete analysis of all analytesOrder chemicals, antibodies, lysates, luminex kits and ELISA kits as neededCompile and analyze data on multiple platformsOptimize processes and procedures as necessaryFrequently attend project meetings to discuss data and troubleshoot

Rockford, Il

Perform ELISA assays and extensions on samples from research facilitiesPerform protein-carrier conjugations on custom peptides to be utilized in research facilitiesRead, report, and analyze data collected from ELISA assaysUtilize various computer programs to coordinate protein orders and research protein characteristicsUpkeep and ordering of supplies as neededProduction of chemical compounds used in protein identification proceduresCreation of affinity purification columns and set up materials

429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, Sc 29303

As a Teacher's Assistant in Physiology, I prepare each laboratory experiment before lab time and clean up after. I assist the professor during each experiment by monitoring and aiding students, addressing computer or equipment issues, and ensuring that each experiment is properly executed. Outside of lab, I compile and analyze lab data, tutor students, provide consultation for large projects and data analysis, create and enhance lab and lecture assignments, and grade tests.

408 S Alabama Ave, Chesnee, Sc 29323

At Pizza House, I served as hostess, cashier, to-go prep, and answered phones. Occasionally I would aid waitresses and perform some food preparation.

401 S Alabama Ave, Chesnee, Sc 29323

At Fred's retail store, I worked mainly as a cashier, but also participated in the stocking, store recovery, and customer service needs of the establishment.

429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, Sc 29303

While I worked in the athletics department, most of my work focused on preparing for upcoming sports events by helping to create gift packages, set up for events, participating in sales and customer service during events, and event clean up.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Concert Band (4 years), Beta Beat Beta, Interfaith Youth Core (Treasurer and Secretary), Junior MarshallI.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Boiling Springs Marching Band (4 years) Boiling Springs Concert Band (6 years) Track and Field (2 years) Beta.