Experience

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  James nieh lab at university of california, san diego

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Volunteer research assistant

  Assisted graduate researcher, Lindsay DeRight Goldasich, towards the completion of her project, while maintaining strict compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and safety requirements.

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  Eric allen lab at scripps institution of oceanography

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2017

  Graduate student researcher

  • Studied a marine protist to examine its potential as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids, along with its use in polyculture with another biotechnologically valuable organism.• Analyzed data and prepared figures from experiments.• Prepared sterile liquid growth media to maintain continuous cell cultures.• Performed DNA extractions using phenol/chloroform.• Routinely ran standard polymerase chain reaction and agarose gel electrophoresis.• Cloned 18s rRNA genes from select Thraustochytrium species. • Assembled DNA sequence data using Sequencher DNA Sequence Analysis Software. Show less

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  University of california san diego

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Undergraduate teaching assistant

  -Instructed students regarding biology lectures in a weekly one-hour class.-Reviewed material, facilitated and graded exams.

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  University of california san diego

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Graduate teaching assistant

  -Provided hands-on oversight and supervision of a laboratory for an undergraduate microbiology class.-Managed cell cultures and enforced adherence to safety policies.-Trained students in microbiology laboratory skills.

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  Becton dickinson, biosciences

  Jul 2018 - now

  Biochemist 2

  • Manufacture of antibody-fluorescent dye conjugates, antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates, and sterile (No Azide/Low Endotoxin) biotin conjugates according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).• Extensive use of size exclusion chromatography and spectrophotometry.• Efficient and timely preparation of finished products and supporting documents.• Wrote work instructions as technical references for fellow biochemists.• Responsible for maintaining laboratory buffer stocks and oligo inventory.• Assist in training of newly hired biochemists. Show less