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Denver, Co, Us

Perform assay development for liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry systems (LCMSMS). Develop and implement quantitative assays for analytes related to inborn errors of metabolism and biomarkers related to novel therapeutics.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Develop and manufacture diagnostics for hemorrhagic fevers and SARS CoV-2 using ELISA, lateral flow immunoassay, and affinity chromatography techniques, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal design control regulations.• Manage quality control system, including document change order process.• Create Microsoft Access database using SQL coding to monitor all inventory.

Aurora, Co

• Tutor first-generation or low-income college students, or students with a documented disability in biology and math• Provide personalized attention in a group setting to students with different skill and experience levels

Aurora, Co

• Perform and interpret CLIA-certified quantitative clinical metabolic panel testing. Perform and document all requirements for CLIA certification for the laboratory, and successfully complete inspections every two years. Maintain the laboratory in an inspection ready state in compliance with regulations. Perform competency assessment of other testing personnel. Techniques include affinity chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis.• Author and optimize standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory for testing procedures, proficiency testing, and instrument maintenance. Develop process for nonconformance documentation and execute projects to improve process quality. Author nonconformance reports to track and perform root cause analysis for assay/process failures. Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on all laboratory instruments and equipment. Develop optimal maintenance schedules for all equipment.• Manage multiple projects in the laboratory and coordinate activities between members of the team. Manage laboratory experiment schedule based on customer needs and laboratory resources. Communicate with clinical/research clients to coordinate sample management, from initial contact through results.• Manage inventory for laboratory and place orders. Ensure the laboratory follows all EHS guidelines, including proper disposal of chemicals and biological waste and maintaining online chemical inventory. Received 2015 Safety Excellence Award.

Centennial, Co

Helping protect what people value most through individualized personal lines home, auto, and life insurance; specializing equine insurance offered through American National

Parker, Co

• Quoted and sold property, casualty, and life insurance• Provided excellent customer service to new and existing clients via phone, email, and in person• Performed daily operations of the agency

Denver, Co

• In a highly regulated environment, followed industry and governmental regulations (FDA, CAP, CLIA, AABB, GLP), performed and interpreted serologic, viral, and nucleic acid testing on blood donor samples. Specific techniques included ELISA/EIA, Solid Phase Plate Techniques, and PCR/NAT. Performed daily QC and performed daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance on testing equipment. • Followed quality standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and improved processes, authored/edited SOPs, improved efficiencies, and participated in new instrument and assay validations. Performed calibration and preventive maintenance procedures. Reviewed documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance before releasing results. Participated in audits and inspections.• Authored and reviewed nonconformance reports, collaborating with different teams to ensure quality standards were met. Participated in root cause analysis and determining and implementing corrective actions.

Serving responsibilities for small, family-owned restaurant, cash management and closing responsibilities, espresso bar experience, trainer for new servers, responsible for expanding the customer-base for the newly opened restaurant

Opening/closing duties, ordering/receiving duties (including determining the specific inventory ordered that week and issuing payment for the orders received), inventory assessment and management, assisted customers in finding nutrition-related solutions for livestock and pets

Cared for the horses and 242-acre ranch, duties included feeding, cleaning, caring for injured horses, maintaining grounds

Assisted customer in finding solutions to their pet-related needs, cash register duties, washed and brushed dogs, responsibilities included nail trims/gridings, ear cleaning, and limited hair trimming

Worked with the veterinarians in the care and treatment of the small animals (mostly dogs and cats), including but not limited to collecting blood and stool samples, setting up laboratory tests, filling and recording prescriptions, assisting in surgery, and caring for the boarding/hospitalized animals

Principles of Biology I Laboratory: ­ aided the instructor in teaching beginning students proper practice in conducting biology experiments, including methods of sterile technique, accurate pipetting, and dilution preparation, performed administrative tasks, held weekly office hours for students

Master'S Degree, Clinical Science

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology