Jasmine L.

Experience

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  UCSD Bookstore

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  Team Lead

  - Managed all student employees on their daily duties and schedules- Completed projects tasked by department supervisors that entailed displaying products and creating store models

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  UC San Diego Health

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Facilities Planner

  -Communicated with various medical companies on a daily basis to equip all UCSD owned hospitals and clinics with various medical materials- Analyzed various expense sheets to accommodate budgets within different departments

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  UC San Diego

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2021

  - Performed pain related behavior testing (tactile allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia) in mice - Conducted survival surgeries in sciatic nerve (partial nerve ligation) in mice - Monitored post-operative care of rodents- Prepared and present relevant journal club articles at lab meetings- Assisted in mouse breeding colony maintenance and genotyping- Assisted with bioinformatic data analyses of microRNAs in primary culture Schwann cells- Organization of lab inventory- Assisted in sensory neuron sprouting in exosome studies Show less

  • Masters Student in Campana

    Aug 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Teaching Assistant in Genetics

    Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Volunteer Research Assistant

    Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Teaching Assistant in Cell Biology

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Research Intern in Iakoucheva

    Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Biological Science Technician

  -Follow SOPs/ Work Instructions to operate laboratory equipment and execute scientific experiments-Meet daily/weekly/monthly departmental production objectives efficiently and effectively with a high degree of quality-Use of standard laboratory instrumentation: i.e. microscopes, liquid nitrogen handling, pH meters, centrifuges, etc.- Perform laboratory functions such as chemical calculations, mixing and weighing of chemicals, set up and operation of apparatus.

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  Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2023

  - Oversaw the RNA data processing of multiple high-profile NHP studies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to set timelines, milestones, and deadlines through the use of SmartSheet- Ensured the accuracy and completeness of study data for subsequent RNA analysis in NHP studies necessary for IND submission by monitoring and tracking- Supported preclinical study activities, including study design, protocol development, and coordination of study execution for both ocular and cynomolgus monkey studies- Contributed to the development and implementation of cutting-edge RNA extraction methods for ocular programs, driving advancements in research and analysis Show less -Isolated and analyzed RNA expression through RT-qPCR to obtain data for studies in various departments to investigate potential drugcandidates- Served as a point of contact for ocular programs to optimize RNA extraction protocols for high throughput in various animal models, which included mice, rats, and rabbits- Executed off target analysis (OTA) in vitro through transfection to observe and report any off-target effects- Performed luciferase and SEAP assays to determine animal randomization and group sorting for experimental studies- Implemented high throughput data analysis by utilizing automatic liquid handlers- Created new processes to maintain and track inventory supplies to ensure team with proper stock quantity Show less

  • Associate Scientist II

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Associate Scientist I

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023
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  Empirico Inc.

  Dec 2023 - now

  Research Operations Project Manager