I was responsible for the production and customization of colloidal quantum dot solutions for IR detector research as well as creating automated test solutions in LabVIEW for characterization of our test devices. I was the flex employee in our four person research group while at Allegro, working to solve problems throughout our research process, whether that be semiconductor device processing, software design in bash, python, or LabVIEW, or managing the acquisition lab supplies for our research activities. -Managed the ordering and setup of a new wet laboratory space from the viewpoint of a research system to realize project objectives in an efficient and intuitive manner while soliciting and implementing feedback from fellow users of the space-Administered distributed version-controlled repositories of LabVIEW VIs and python scripts used by a small team for the characterization of prototype devices and analysis of the resulting data-Created, maintained, and revised LabVIEW control interfaces for the reproducible, automated, and efficient testing of infrared (IR) prototype imaging devices-Refined the air-free synthesis of lead sulfide colloidal quantum dots for use in fabricating IR detectors to adjust for exciton shifts associated with ligand exchanges and changing device stacks geometries-Designed photolithography masks and sample fixtures through the use of 2D and 3D CAD software for the creation of prototype device structures to rapidly test IR device stack configurations

As a Staff Scientist at Voxtel, I was the group expert in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterization of nanomaterial samples, photolithography and associated mask design, and LabVIEW test solution developer. I was also one of two people responsible for SEM imaging and characterization of our nanomaterial samples and I managed lab supply acquisition, compressed gas sourcing, and equipment repair, all activities I started to manage while I was an intern and would continue to perform after Voxtel's acquisition by Allegro MicroSystems.-Developed LabVIEW control interfaces for the reproducible and automated testing of fabricated infrared detectors in a cryogenic probe station, for the automated shelling of lead selenide quantum dots to improve their stability in air, and for the capturing and display of data for the testing of adhesive properties of CNT-coated microwire arrays-Developed protocols for site specific addressing of nanoparticles using DNA, UV catalyzed click chemistry, and biological protein interactions for the construction of complex, 3-D multimaterial structures-Managed the acquisition of general lab supplies, the disposal of hazardous waste, and the chemical inventory for the laboratory-Corroborated tool usage in the University of Oregon research facility with currently funded projects and updated our internal logs to facilitate payment for tool usage by our purchasing and billing staff-Performed maintenance of oil rotary vane and diaphragm vacuum pumps for optimal performance of schlenk line and dry box work-Conducted the characterization of nanomaterials through the use of scanning and transmission electron microscopes

While interning at Voxtel, I was responsible for the metal-assisted chemical and reactive ion etching of silicon to create highly anisotropic structures for eventual use as substrates in the creation of complex biomimetic structures, such as gecko setae, for the DARPA funded Atoms to Products initiative.-Developed photolithography and metal-assisted chemical etching protocols as well as protocols for cryogenic plasma etching of silicon for the production of high-aspect ratio silicon microwire arrays for use as a substrate in the assembly of complex, 3-D multimaterial structures-Conducted the characterization of silicon microwire arrays through the use of scanning and transmission electron microscopes as well as optical and stylus profilometers

As a laboratory technician for the same biophysics lab in the UW Physics Department where I was employed as a research assistant, I was primarily responsible general lab management, creating cell lines, disposing of waste, training new graduate students, and general computer and system maintenance.-Trained new graduate research assistants in biological techniques used in the lab by supervising them through each step of the process in order to increase their self-sufficiency and confidence-Maintained and troubleshot laboratory microscopes and equipment, including, but not limited to, realigning optics and replacing hard drives, as problems were noted by researchers-Supported lab research projects through the transformation and cloning of E. coli strains with newly synthesized plasmids created by PCR and ligation reactions as well as lysates-Coordinated the creation of sterile media and buffer solutions and disposal of hazardous materials according to Environmental Health and Safety guidelines through the use of an autoclave-Compiled and maintained protocols in an online repository for laboratory microscopes, computer systems, and biological techniques in order to disseminate useful troubleshooting tips and acceptable shortcuts to traditional procedures-Managed the upkeep and deployment of the laboratory Linux network for ease of data and computing resource sharing between researchers

As a research assistant for a biophysics lab in the UW Physics Department, I was primarily responsible for the construction of a benchtop optical tweezer to study the physical properties of extracellular biological structures of E. coli. I would later transition into general lab management towards the end of my time as a research assistant, creating cell lines, disposing of waste, and general computer and system maintenance, activities I would continue later as a laboratory technician. -Created an autofocus system through LabVIEW for a super resolution microscope in order to maintain sample focus for the long capture times necessary for the lab data sets-Developed and constructed an optical tweezers apparatus and associated circuitry for use in characterizing the Type IV secretion system of E. coli -Defined a research plan and associated protocols for studying the Type IV secretion system of E. coli and characterizing its behavior for potential medical and research applications-Drafted and machined custom Teflon racks for the purpose of coverslip cleaning and coating with potassium hydroxide and poly-l-lysine respectively while maximizing safety-Collected and analyzed images of fluorescent proteins in E. coli through the use of the open source software Micro Manager and custom written MATLAB programs to elucidate intracellular interaction mechanisms and baseline fluorescent protein expression