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Frederick, MD, US

National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases - IRF

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄I continued to lead the Core Services Group, following the contract change from Battelle to Laulima, and supported the Integrated Research Facility within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID).My team focuses on researching, developing, and delivering biomedical and biodefense solutions that prevent and treat.

National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases - IRF

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄I was appointed to lead the Core Services Group, an 11-member team under the NIAID's clinical research division, on highly visible, public sector mission-critical projects involving Ebola and SARS-CoV-2 viruses.This experience expanded my project management skills. I designed and executed the R&D project strategy, including defining, tracking.

National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases - IRF

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄I supervised 3 Scientists in the Molecular Group in designing and executing complex studies, including plaque, RT-qPCR, and bacterial identification, and virus propagation and purification experiments involving deadly pathogens.I also performed QC on cell lines and virus stocks facility-wide and wrote study data reports, laboratory methods.

National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases - IRF

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄My strong background in PCR validation led to my promotion to Molecular Lead In this capacity, I led and coordinated a 3-member team in virus propagation and purification experiments focused on identifying organisms isolated and cultured from animal studies.Additionally, I drove the development and troubleshooting of plaque, real-time qPCR.

National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases - IRF

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄My preclinical study support and hands-on experience using chemistry, hematology, and hemostasis analyzers led to my hiring at this independent research and technology center.As a Medical Technologist, I supported animal studies by carrying out routine and moderately complex molecular biology and clinical analyses, using RT-PCR and plaque.

Vienna, VA

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄For my second promotion, I supported research studies and drug development programs as a Genetic and Molecular Toxicology Group member. My efforts focused on managing routine and complex laboratory testing activities, including tissue culture, karyotyping, harvesting, staining, microscopy, and toxicology assays.I also oversaw general.

Vienna, VA

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄I progressed to Medical Technologist and supported research by performing hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, immunoassay, protein electrophoresis, urine/serum osmolality, and genetic toxicology assays.My efforts also expanded to developing new methods, initiating investigations, implementing corrective actions involving animal.

▶️ 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄I joined this global CRO and supported scientific research teams through study management, preclinical and clinical data documentation, and routine maintenance checks on the hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis analyzers.In addition to research support, I helped oversee the daily laboratory operations, including inventory, logistics, QA/QC.

Bachelor'S Degree, Medical Technology

Activities and Societies: Crew

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology

Activities and Societies: Chi Beta Phi