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Grand Island, New York

Approve Microbiological monitoringTechnical review protocols and investigationsWrite protocols and SOPs for microbiology projects GMP facility.

Responsible for carrying out cloning and purification of proteins using FPLCFunctional characterization of protein-protein interactions using western blotTook workshop on Molecular Genetic Methodologies for Pharmaceutical SciencesDeveloped excellent record keeping skills, general organization, maintenance and stocking of lab supplies

Performed experiments geared toward understanding GPCRs using Rhodopsin. Co-authored a journal paper on a high throughput instrument that was designed and used in experimental methods. Acquired expertise in various techniques, in particular electrophysiology, SDS PAGE, Western Blot, PCR, Cloning, siRNA, handling and maintaining mammalian cell linesTook yearly refreshed courses on proper chemical handling and storage of chemical waste

Rotated in various biochemistry, immunology and neuroscience labsAcquired expertise in various techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, electrophysiology, handling and maintaining fruit flies

Analyzed environmental soil and water samples under EPA standards in the Wet Chemistry, Organic Analysis and Metal Analysis laboratoriesAcquired expertise in proper chemical waste storage required in industry and meticulous record keeping and reporting essential for industry

Coordinated efforts with Organic chemistry professor to assist Organic chemistry students during experimental procedures. Participated in and oversaw preparation of chemical samples and solutions necessary for laboratory classesEnsured that laboratory safety was observed and coordinated with school officials for collection of properly stored chemical waste'

Headed the library computer technical team with the main responsibility of providing library personnel and computer lab users with hardware and software assistance PAPERS/POSTER PRESENTATIONSStructural Analysis of SLIP1-Mediated Protein-Protein Interaction NetworksPoster; RNA-UNY Meeting; 2010A High Throughput Biophotonics Instrument to Screen for Novel Ocular Photosensitizing Therapeutic AgentsPaper; Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science October 2009Quantal Efficiency of Rhodopsin Activation Measured With the Early Receptor CurrentPoster; ARVO - Ophthalmology Meeting

•Headed the library computer technical team with the main responsibility of providing library personnel and computer lab users with computer assistance.•Helped computer users troubleshoot and learn Microsoft Office software.•Troubleshot software and hardware, including installing and uninstalling both software and hardware

Bachelors, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry

Master Of Science, Neuroscience