Michaela Baker

Experience

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  Seelig Lab - University of Washington

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2016

  Undergraduate researcher for the quantitative biology and DNA nanotechnology research laboratory (promotion)-Assist post-doctoral researcher with experiments and analysis-Research and write new protocols for further experimentation-Collaborate with fellow researchers on project progression-Train and mentor new undergraduate lab manager Undergraduate lab assistant and lab manager for the quantitative biology and DNA nanotechnology research laboratory-Ensure researchers have sufficient materials and equipment to run experiments-Prepare common media and equipment-Begin experiments for researchers-Purchase, document, and organize all required purchases-Maintain proper documentation, bagging, and removal of biohazard waste-Inventory and organization of lab supplies

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Undergraduate Lab Manager

    Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
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  Washington State Department of Commerce

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Energy Intern

  Military energy intern for WA State Department of Commerce-Organize and research a summit between Governor Inslee, military, and private sector clean technology alliance representative of 300 companies to discuss implementation of renewable energy in the military-Meet and interview company representatives-Tour local clean tech company sites-Collaborate with supervisors and interns to implement cleaner energy into the private sector

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  U.S. Department of Labor

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Mine Safety and Health Engineering Student Trainee

  US District 9 Engineering student trainee-Administrative and liaison support to Ventilation, Roof Control, Health & Safety, Electrical, and Impoundment departments/staff-Review official federal documents (i.e. mine plans, inspections, and incident and violation reports) from mines-Process official mine documentation-Respond to technical inquires from mine personnel-Organize and update mine records.

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  Skills Inc.

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Chemical lab technician working in Quality & Chemical Maintenance departments in Auburn and Ballard, WA locations- Perform analysis for process control of tank production processes and make reports after completed tests- Perform experiments to verify new or updated quality tests for aluminum anodizing, painting, and finishing processes- Write official work instructions for new or updated chemical process quality tests- Monitor control charts and provide resolution for out-of-control or out-of-specification situations Show less

  • Chemical Lab Technician

    Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Chemical Engineering Intern

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
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  Hytek Finishes Co.

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  Quality Systems Engineer

  Quality Management System Engineer at aerospace AS9100 and Nadcap certified surface finishing house.-Implement and manage a new Quality Management software system-Root Cause Corrective Action Administrator (8D process)-Provide in-depth technical review of OEM specifications for chemical processing, surface enhancement, and non-destructive testing.-Assist in management, analysis and improvement of the Quality Management System-Host external audits-Perform systems and technical internal audits of QMS in accordance with AS9100 and Nadcap requirements (Lead Auditor certified)-Calibration Administrator-Create, review, and implement technical and system level process documents-Manage Document Control system-Create and provide training-Continually improve the QMS-Manage independent projects, as assigned (Project Management certified) Show less

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  BLUE ORIGIN

  Dec 2019 - now

  • Chief of Staff

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Quality Engineer II

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2022