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Manassas, Virginia, United States

🔬Review grant proposals to ensure that technical information is clear, concise and accurate.🔬Led productions key to onboarding Rotavirus A Proficiency Panel Test and establishing quality control metrics, processes tailored within CDC protocols. 🔬Make recommendations, priorities and objectives to improve the department's performance.🔬Execute kit builds such as Yellow fever Surveillance and Rotavirus Proficiency Testing panels by manufacturing assorted substrates, conjugates, diluent, antibodies and stop solution, assembling accurately to specification guidelines. 🔬Established titers for viruses using ELISA method, TCID50 and dilutions experiment. 🔬Advancement of protocol creation to reconcile conflicting data, from analyzed batch records.🔬Manage internal and external laboratory supplies to sustain daily operations.🔬Engaged and developed relationships with senior leadership to collaborate in upgrading laboratory equipment, methods and techniques.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

🔬Credible leads to Incredible🔬ISO. 9001 documentation.🔬Propagate and planned multiple animal cell lines and viruses for forecasted production.🔬Secured and executed a 3-year contract from a high profile client due to refined quality results. 🔬QC and implemented documentation changes to promote better laboratory processes and efficiency. 🔬Audit the laboratory monthly to ensure compliance of ISO.9001 and eliminate nonconformance's.

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

🔬Performed High Complexity analysis testing on Covid-19 samples.🔬Analyzed and organized data and results into patient portals.🔬Streamlined and analyzed results for the analytical validation of covid diagnostic nasal test.🔬Prepared various reagents, master mixes, primers, calibrators and controls for testing.

Richmond

Supported the Teacher with classroom management.Instructed the class in the absence of the Teacher.Attended enrichment meetings to improve classroom environment and lessons plans.*Made a temporary career change to get involved in Richmond Public Schools.

Innovative Diagnostic Laboratory

🔬CAP’s eyes and ears when inspecting laboratories. Making sure the lab is adhering to set rules and regulations. Applying the ReadObserveAskDiscover method to ensure a well rounded inspection.

🔬Trained new Laboratory Technologists and streamlined standard operating procedures (SOPs) for efficacy.🔬Monitored and improved SOPs for compliance and clarification.🔬Executed purchase orders and inventory requisitions for laboratory stocking.🔬Team member inspector under the supervision of the Laboratory Director.

🔬Conducted High Complexity Testing on colorectal and breast cancer specimens.🔬Performed Immunoassay testing for Prostate Specific Antigens (PSA) and PSA Reflex.🔬Collaborated with IT to create a Laboratory Information Management Systems for the laboratory department.🔬Trained and signed off on a new laboratory technologist and approved patient results.

Glen Allen, Virginia

🔬Prepared and replenished laboratory benches with supplies for Lab Technologists to sustain productivity.🔬Monitored inventory counts every week to minimize over expenditure.🔬Archived colorectal cancer (CRC) samples and RNA routinely.🔬Organized and donated science materials to local high schools which in turn created a $10,000 tax write off for the company.

Norfolk, Va

I volunteer my services to the Virginia Zoo. Tasks include checking on animals to make sure they are all accounted for, cleaning their stalls (cows, llama, pigs, squirrel monkeys, poultry, rabbits, and owls) and sometimes preparing diets.

Process merchandise to floor ready standards and assist the Merchandise Team Lead with the placement of merchandise on the selling floor Assist the Merchandise Team Lead in the movement of fixtures and merchandise for new product, seasonal changes, and clearance sets Participate in stockroom maintenance, organization, and housekeeping

Assisted with grading laboratory work assignments in collaboration with the Graduate Teacher Assistant.Assist students with their laboratory projects by guiding them to think critically about questions without giving them the answers.

Bachelors Of Science, Biology

High School Diploma, Spanish Language And Literature