Shalee Killpack Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Provo, Ut, Us

•Created six Tn-Seq libraries in various S. aureus strains, each with over 150,000 unique insertion sites for robust testing of gene essentiality•Responsible for the isolation and preparation of DNA for Illumina sequencing and post-processing of the sequencing data via Python•Managed lab finances and ordering for all research needs•Mentored and trained 20+ new students to work on independent projects •Established standard operating procedures for in-house research techniques•Optimized lab organization and implemented changes to reduce costs and waste•Cultivated a safe working environment according to BSL2 regulations and created an easily accessible resource of safety data sheet information for lab members

Provo, Ut, Us

•Designed and conducted experiments from concept to conclusion •Discovered essential genes for S. aureus metal acquisition via Tn-Seq screens, growth curves, competition assays, and in vivo murine mastitis models •Generated 10+ S. aureus clean deletion knock-outs for gene specific testing•Defined low iron minimal media for in vitro testing models•Awarded 2019-2020 BYU Graduate Student of the Year in Microbiology and Molecular Biology

•Cultured and identified bacteriological organisms from sample specimens and conducted MIC sensitivity testing in a BSL2 environment•Assisted during necropsy evaluations•Responsible for the elimination of biological hazards via incineration •Conducted weekly poultry serology monitoring and ELISA testing•Outlined standard operating procedures for new tests and equipment•Maintained proper documentation and procedural notes

Logan, Utah, Us

•Prepared and maintained animals before, during, and after surgical procedures, including physical and neurological health examinations, induction of anesthesia, sterile site preparation, and animal recovery •Performed test article preparation and assisted during surgical implantation, necropsy evaluation, and test article recovery•Documented surgical notes and technician reports while following GLP standards

Boise, Id, Us

•Developed standard operating procedure for the extraction and measurement of polyphenol oxidase in avocados•Assisted in sensory evaluation and food safety preparation for developmental products•Monitored microbial growth factors in unreleased products

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology And Molecular Biology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal, Dairy, And Veterinary Science