Alyssa Lange

Experience

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  Kuris Lab

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Assisted in general bench work as well as in vivo transplanting, identification, and observations on parasitic trematodes in marine snails.

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  DSP Services

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Disabled Students Program Proctor

  Providing a quiet and comfortable testing space for students enrolled in the Disabled Student Program as well as handling confidential and sensitive information.

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  Hayes Lab

  May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Assisted in general benchwork, performing DNA chromosome purification, protein purification, and various laboratory techniques to understand wapA in Bacillus.

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  UCSB Biomedical Research Immersion Lab

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Student

  This is an intensive laboratory course covering basic approaches to biomedical research using model systems. These model systems included Ciona Intestinalis, Drosophila, and nematodes. The techniques utilized included: plasmid cloning, PCR, electroporation, DAPI staining, and fruit fly behavior and handing. Not only were laboratory techniques learned there was also hypothesis building, experimental design, data analysis and data presentation.

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  Genista Biosciences

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Performed a validation study to ensure the current laboratory’s methods of testing yeast and mold and researched a new method of testing yeast and mold that is currently used by the laboratory. Preparing samples for bacterial, pathogenic testing, and DNA extraction on enriched samples to maintain laboratory production. Using an autoclave to prepare media as well as dispose of biohazard waste. Maintain inventory of supplies and materials for laboratory to ensure efficient laboratory production. Show less

  • Production Lead

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Research Associate I

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
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  BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Research Associate, BioAnalytical Testing I

  Perform quantitative and semi-quantitative assays including immunoassays (ELISA) on non-clinical and clinical samples.Assist in assay development and qualification of new test methodsPrepare SOPs, reports, and documents such as assay validation, qualification and maintenance report.Ensure GLP-compliant sample handling, assay performance and laboratory operations through adherence to SOPs and departmental practices.Participate in internal and external inspections/audits.

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  Louis Stokes Cleveland Vamc

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  Biological Science Research Assistant

  Timely screen for patients who may be eligible for participation in research protocols, obtain consent, while adhering to strict guidelines, and draw blood for our research purposes. Maintain detailed record-keeping of information pertaining to both potential and study-eligible patients. Adhere to principles of Good Clinical Practices in regards to maintaining thorough and complete source documentation, data collection forms, and essential documents of record (IRB and R&D correspondence, etc.)Perform appropriate experiments on research samples including ELISA and Flow Cytometry. Show less