Graduate Assistant
CurrentAs a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at East Tennessee State University, I have been working with the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Sciences. My main project has been focused on investigating antibiotic resistance from environmental sources. In this role, my duties include operating and instructing laboratory analytical instrumentation such as GC/MS, HPLC, and IDEX. These instruments are crucial for public health applications in environmental health. Additionally, I have been involved in field work, specifically conducting habitat condition assessments, as well as various research tasks. This includes managing supply ordering, facilitating research on antibiotic resistance testing from field-sourced environmental samples like sediment, water, and wastewater. I also perform contracted work such as habitat assessments and water quality testing.In terms of teaching experience, I have provided laboratory instruction on environmental analysis in environmental health. This course covers the use of qualitative and quantitative methods in analyzing the environment. I have also offered support for laboratory research and research writing. This includes keeping, grading, and maintaining student and faculty records. Furthermore, I have completed data entries, collected and analyzed data, and prepared MS Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, I have actively participated in project meetings, seminars, and prepared presentations to address current environmental health challenges.
