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• Managed the research laboratory with up to 10 lab members including both graduate and undergraduate students.• Trained 5+ students and student employees on research methodologies and practices, biosafety, biological waste management, chemical hygiene plan.• Supervised students in BSL-2 research laboratory.• Responsible for purchasing and services related to various internal and external research grants, including planning, acquisition, bookkeeping and inventory management in amount of supplies worth $20k each fiscal year.• Drafted manuscripts for submission and prepared grants for submission.

Developed, organized and taught laboratory section of both undergraduate and graduate level courses including General Biology Laboratory, Bacteriology, Microbiology, Mycology and Applied Microbial Technology.

• Studied the mechanism of the master transcription factor MtfA in the model fungus Aspergillus nidulans by protein-protein interactionTechniques involved: PCR, qRT-PCR, bacterial/fungal transformation, protein extraction, western blot, aseptic technique, preparation of different regents, etc.• Characterization of novel target genes in Aspergillus flavusTechniques involved: molecular biology techniques, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, animal infection models, chromatography, etc.

• Assisted with employee admission procedure, applying for and handling social insurance registration. • Organized and managed profiles of up to 100 employees.