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North Liberty, Ia, Us

Coralville, Iowa, United States

Key responsibilities and expertise include: - Leading qPCR and NGS product development teams on strategic projects. - Collaborating with cross functional teams (including Design Assurance, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Project Management, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Research and Development) to support the launch of key products. - Developing, planning, and executing studies to support the development of marketing materials. - Providing and coordinating training for associates on new process implementations and other technical functions. - Supporting customers through technical troubleshooting and providing subject matter expert support for the implementation and integration into their existing workflows.

Coralville, Ia

Key responsibilities and expertise include: - Designed and performed experimentation with assistance or as prescribed by management to improve existing or create new QC processes. - Applied extensive scientific knowledge with broad laboratory skills to execute complex bench experiments using a variety of molecular biology, biochemical, and analytical techniques as directed. - Evaluated new technology for integration into existing QC processes and recommended adoption of new technology and/or processes for use in QC. - Provided and coordinated training for end users and support staff. - Recommended testing for manufacturing related non-conformances, change requests, and CAPAs.

San Marcos, Texas

Managed and coordinated the undergraduate genetics lab section for all sections (n=250 students per semester).

San Marcos, Texas

Taught undergraduate genetics laboratories.

San Marcos, Texas

Key responsibilities and expertise include: - Isolated and purified DNA and RNA samples from water, soil, blood, and tissue samples using various protocols. - Evaluated sample quantity and quality using gel electrophoresis, Qubit Fluorometric Quantification and Agilent TapeStation methods. - Amplified and optimized assays for use in PCR, qPCR, and dPCR systems. - Taught and performed DNA sequencing using Sanger and MiSeq techniques. - Followed SOPs in accordance with GLP as mandated by Texas State University. - Worked in both independent and team leadership roles within the laboratory. - Collaborated with professors and colleagues in a variety of research disciplines including disease and community ecology projects utilizing molecular techniques.

Austin, Texas Area

Key responsibilities and expertise include: - Verified that the management of both private and public water treatment facilities were within Federal regulatory guidelines. - Sponsored, established, and maintained client relationships. - Managed laboratory supplies and reagents. - Underwent all laboratory and safety training required of a National EnvironmentalLaboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) certified laboratory. - Performed laboratory work including testing of E. coli and F. coliform, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, total volatile suspended solids, suspended metals (iron and copper), turbidity, and microbial colony counts. - Performed field work including the collection of water samples from various clients, as well as pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity analyses.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biology, Genetics, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Texas Herpetological Society, Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, Phi Kappa Phi (National Honor.

Bachelor’S Degree, Animal Science, 3.54

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Phi Mu Alpha (National Music Fraternity), Delta Tau Delta (National Agriculture Honors Society)

High School, 3.87

Activities and Societies: Distinguished High School Diploma