Managed and fully accountable for daily operations of research lab investigating the role of immune cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Coordinated resources, planning, scheduling and execution of multiple simultaneous projects.• Independently designed, executed and optimized experiments resulting in co-authorship of multiple manuscripts and abstracts. Assisted in manuscript editing and submissions.• Performed clinical, translational and basic science research utilizing samples from both human donors and animal models. • Trained and mentored junior lab staff, post-doc and undergraduate students.• Responsible for all aspects of inventory management including sourcing, vendor negotiations and purchasing.• Served as Lab Safety Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory policies and providing employee safety training. Recognized for passing 100% of all lab inspections.• Analyzed complex data using Excel and various scientific software programs (i.e. FlowJo, BD FacsDiva, ImageJ). Interpreted and presented results.• Created and maintained reference materials, protocols and databases aiding in process improvement.• Reviewed scientific literature to identify protocol optimizations and new technologies to improve experiment validity and data quality.• Lab representative for multiple company-wide procedural changes and software transitions to new platforms.

• Hired to assist Principle Investigator (PI) with start-up of new lab.• Trusted with independently handling lab management operations and safety implementation.• Conducted research investigating kidney podocyte cytoskeletal dynamics. Interpreted data and maintained detailed records of experiments and results.

• Performed experiments evaluating promoter activity and gene expression in lung epithelial cells• Presented results in weekly lab meetings• Oversaw lab maintenance including inventory management, buffer/reagent preparation and equipment upkeep