Lena Lynch

Experience

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  Annehurst Veterinary Hospital

  May 2000 - Apr 2004

  Veterinary Assistant
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  Ohio Department of Health

  Apr 2004 - Mar 2008

  Laboratory Scientist 2

  I was a Microbiologist in the BSL3/Mycobacteriology Laboratory and was responsible for the receipt, processing and identification of clinical samples and isolates.

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  Battelle

  Mar 2008 - Dec 2012

  Research Associate

  Performed varying tasks on a number of government and industry projects related to biodefense and risk assessment.

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  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2017

  BSL3 Operations Manager

  I planned, directed and oversaw all daily administrative and operational activities for the BSL3 Program and facilities at OSU. - provided oversight of 40+ investigators including PIs, research staff, animal care staff and facilities personnel- oversaw all outreach and engagement, training and education and communication activities in support of BSL3 operations- provided consultation to researchers on regulations and policies; and directed training of all new and existing BSL3 users- responsible for ensuring BSL3 users and the facilities met and adhered to all federal, local and institutional regulations and acted as a liaison with Environmental Health & Safety and facilities personnel. - responsible for overseeing the use and maintenance of the facilities and equipment and providing oversight of any new equipment installations, laboratory modifications- managed laboratory access and inspections- managed the fiscal activities associated with purchasing, budget reconciliation and budget forecasting, and equipment procurement- provided support to PIs and researchers for grant proposalsPromoted to BSL3 Assistant Director in January 2017. Show less

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  The Ohio State University

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  BSL3 Program Assistant Director

  I planned, directed and oversaw all daily administrative and operational activities for the BSL3 Program and facilities at OSU. - provided oversight of 40+ investigators including PIs, research staff, animal care staff and facilities personnel- oversaw all outreach and engagement, training and education and communication activities in support of BSL3 operations- provided consultation to researchers on regulations and policies; and directed training of all new and existing BSL3 users- responsible for ensuring BSL3 users and the facilities met and adhered to all federal, local and institutional regulations and acted as a liaison with Environmental Health & Safety and facilities personnel. - responsible for overseeing the use and maintenance of the facilities and equipment and providing oversight of any new equipment installations, laboratory modifications- managed laboratory access and inspections- managed the fiscal activities associated with purchasing, budget reconciliation and budget forecasting, and equipment procurement- provided support to PIs and researchers for grant proposals Show less

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  Nationwide Children's Hospital

  Sept 2017 - now

  Research Facilities Manager