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Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

* Performed DNA extraction and qPCR analysis of tissue and eDNA aquaculture samples. * Conducted experiments and analyzed data related to health monitoring in aquaculture using qPCR and microbiology techniques.* Kept accurate and up-to-date records of research procedures and outcomes. * Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

* Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.* Educated students on study tips and exam strategies.* Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.* Filled out session documents for recordkeeping and submitted reports detailing overall activities.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

* Conferred with customers about concerns with products or services to resolve problems and drive sales.* Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.* Optimized customer support by establishing a collaborative service environment.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

* Research Intern under Douglas B. Luckie, Ph.D. Director of MSU Cystic Fibrosis Research Laboratory(msu.edu/~luckie).* Planned, pursued, and presented experimental results on a research project aimed at using a PCR-based strategy to identify the W1282x of the human CFTR gene* Gained experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequence analysis, primer design, troubleshooting, genomic DNA extraction methods, and agarose gel electrophoresis* Initiated a secondary research… Show more * Research Intern under Douglas B. Luckie, Ph.D. Director of MSU Cystic Fibrosis Research Laboratory(msu.edu/~luckie).* Planned, pursued, and presented experimental results on a research project aimed at using a PCR-based strategy to identify the W1282x of the human CFTR gene* Gained experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequence analysis, primer design, troubleshooting, genomic DNA extraction methods, and agarose gel electrophoresis* Initiated a secondary research project to test the Yaku et al 2008 method using intentional mismatch to reduce the rate of false positives when using PCR to diagnose SNPs. Gained skills in experimental design, DNA sequence comparisons, and analysis via BLAST, comparative primer design, and testing.* Participated in all aspects of lab work which included: preparation of stock solutions; maintaining lab notebook; and reading and presenting published research/figures in a journal club as well as own research data/ findings in seminar settings. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Marine Biology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish Language And Literature

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Biology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi