Susan Sackman Email and Phone Number

My Responsibilities include...Cloud-based freelancing for long-distance clientsResponsible for completing labor tasks such as data entry, data mining and categorization tasks.Self-paced jobs that need attention to detail as well as essential problem solving.

Working with Nematodes to discover how genes affect behavior.

Research Technician 2:• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques and tissue culture • With Tissue Culture: Performed cell proliferation and viability assays. Maintained clean and sterile working conditions to avoid cell culture contamination. • With Molecular Biology: PCR genotyping which includes tailing and genotyping of mice then processing data and report results. • Working knowledge of research protocols. • Performed quality control assessment using gel electrophoresis and spectrophotometry. • Familiarity with Western Blotting techniques • Animal Husbandry including organizing and maintaining mouse colonies. Lab Protocols and Procedures:+Maintain records and perform safety quality checks, including biohazards and radioactivity; insure maintenance of lab facilities according to Good Laboratory Practices, state and federal guidelines (e.g. OSHA, ORO and AWE)+Ensure compliance with established safety practices and keep employees abreast of current changes and standards+Coordinate with research staff on issues which impact laboratory services+Install and maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations+Implement quality assurance programs relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment +Equipment repair/troubleshooting+ Implement, monitor, and evaluate current and projected laboratory services for the laboratory+Obtain cost estimates for implementing lab improvements+Responsible for maintaining general lab / chemical supply and purchasing general lab supplies and chemicals

Responsible for two elderly family members:Paid bills, provided transportation to/from medical appointments, ran errands, grocery shopped, helped provide personal and home care.

•Transcribed doctor's drug orders into the computer and filled prescriptions, •Showed knowledge of HIPAA and privacy protection laws•Knowledge of drug conflicts•Ability to calculate and mix pharmaceutical products Knowledge of drug interactionsTrained and used the Pyxis Medstation system during my work at VMRF.

+Assisted with research projects as a Biomedical Research Technician+Compared and completed lab analyses following SOPs and GMP.+Served on the Safety Advisory Board for 5 years at TSRI.+Computer skilled In: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and familiar with Power Point. Designed a protein enzyme spreadsheet that eliminated waste and curbed double spending.+Commended for working well with a diverse group of people