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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Processed routine and non-routine blood and tissue samples adhering to standard operating procedure and regulatory agency guidelines, switching from GLP to GCP on a day-to-day basis, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Acquired blood samples on flow cytometers and analyzed results, adjusting gating of client-specific template on a per subject basis for immunophenotyping utilizing different software's.
• Monitored and assisted in study design, rapidly changing timelines, and collections for various Immunotoxicology assays.
• Spearheaded the lab team in organization and preparation of multiple clinic studies, including tracking data, communication of changes or deviations, and formatting data into a client-ready and readable document.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Performed genotyping experiments using PCR to amplify plant genes and gel electrophoresis to analyze presence of specific genes.
• Quantified and qualified pollen extracted from heat-treated Arabidopsis via computer software.
• Organized lab materials and chemicals to improve efficiency in work.
• Provided a variety of treatments to different species of plants based on their needs and tabulated their growth in response.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Collected Arabidopsis plant tissue and performed DNA extraction for genotyping and metabolite extractions.
• Harvested and collected seed to prepare for new plant cycles.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization following strict guidelines and checkups.
• Prepared solvents and reagents needed for experiments.
• General laboratory upkeep.
• Assisted international post-doctorate students from France, China, and Thailand, expanding my ability to work in diverse teams.