Experience

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  Entergy - grand gulf nuclear station

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Water treatment chemist

  Test Plant Service Water and Circulating Water Systems for Cholrine to ensure water going into and out of the plant was properly treated for microorganisms. Water leaving the plant had to also be tested to ensure EPA and MDEQ compliance

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  Arkansas department of health

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2010

  Microbiologist

  Responsible for laboratory analysis of various food samples, utilizing basic FDA BAM cultural methods and rapid methods of analysis. Assist in investigation of food borne illness outbreaks where Salmonella, Listeria, E.coli 0157:H7, B. cereus, etc. may be implicated. Assist USDA-FERN multi-lab validation studies involving bioterrorism microbial agents

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  Fda

  Jan 2011 - now

  Microbiologist

  Responsible for the detection of bacteria and viruses from domestic and imported food and cosmetic products. Bacteria species include the following, but aren't limited to: Salmonella, Listeria, Escherichia and Staphylococcus. Detection is determined through the use of toxin-encoding DNA sequences using real time PCR, biochemical profiling, hemolysis patterns, microscopic motility, Gram staining, etc. One of three analysts chosen to assist with implementation of new temperature monitoring system for ARL. Chosen by management to serve as a representative for ARL special emphasis group. Completed requirements and training necessary to be added to CDC select agent registration to work with bioterrorism agents. Show less