Perform serial dilutions to place microbiological samples on specialized media for specific bacteria, facilitating accurate enumeration of colonies.Enumerate colony growth on plates and enter data into LIMS after specified incubation periods, preparing reports for customer distribution.Process water samples for Legionella testing by concentrating bacteria through membrane filtration techniques and spread plate techniques.

Designed MailChimp templates and authored weekly newsletters to keep members informed of club meetings, events, and valuable resources.Collaborated with board members in biweekly Zoom meetings to plant event details, coordinate guest speakers, and delegate responsibilities.Partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago to organize two awareness events, liaising with the Director of Education and the Community Education Specialist

Organized and sorted food donations weekly, categorizing items by type and dietary restrictions to ensure appropriate distributionMonitored expiration dates and inspected donated foods for signs of mold to ensure only safe items were distributedMaintained clean and sanitary workspaces