Kacie Coffey

Experience

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  Albuquerque BioPark

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Senior Zookeeper

  -Engaged in multiple high impact initiatives directed toward the federally endangered Rio Grande silvery minnows-Acquired significant hands on experience in handling endangered species -Participated in excursions into the Rio Grande river for surveys -Obtained small handy-work skills on building and fixing items around the aquaculture facility

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  TriCore Reference Laboratories

  Aug 2020 - now

  -Perform moderate to high complexity molecular tests in a College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) accredited laboratory-Assist with validation of new assays and analyzers being brought into the Molecular Infectious Disease Department-Train technicians, residents, and students on standard testing procedures and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) techniques-Actively participate in preparation for regulatory inspections by checking for expired reagents, and ensuring standard operating procedures are up to date-Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)- June 2022 Show less

  • Research Coordinator

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Molecular Laboratory Scientist II

    Aug 2020 - Sept 2023