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Nathan McNary

Nathan McNary

Research Assistant/Laboratory Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mass Spec field service engineer at ARUP Laboratories

  • Education

    • University of Utah

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Science (MS) Chemistry

      Completed 2 years of course and research work, which included physical organic chemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, and chemical synthesis.Laboratory Experience:• Studied effects of DNA damage on the DNA polymerization process. • Studied several thermostable DNA polymerases ability to bypass DNA damage.• Developed methods for purification of DNA and triphosphates by HPLC.

    • Brigham Young University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Biochemistry

      Activities and Societies: Brigham Young University Folkdance Team (2006-2007) Completed chemistry courses, including analytical, organic, physical and biological chemistry.Laboratory Experience:• Isolated, purified, and quantified glycolipids from bacteria samples.• Prepared reactions for presentation in classes.• Normal lab course work, as well as studying in an instrument analysis lab.

  • Experience

    • Brigham Young University

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Research Assistant/Laboratory Assistant

      Savage LaboratoryResearch Assistant• Extracted and purified glycolipids from bacteria.• Identified glycolipids.• Developed LSMS purification methods for glycolipids.

    • University of Utah - Employment

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Researching Graduate Student

      Cynthia Burrows Laboratory• Used artificial amino acids to study the effect of damaged DNA bases in DNA polymerization • Explored the ability to use artificial amino acid bases to amplify DNA with epigenetic markers.• Used standard HPLC methods to analytically measure DNA chain length and the inclusion of artificial amino acids.

    • ARUP Laboratories

      Aug 2010 - now

      Clinical Toxicology (2013-present)Data Technologist• Primary troubleshooter for instrument problems within lab. • Minor instrument repairs. • Primary contact for Instrument Specialists when more in-depth repairs are needed.• Run sample tests, analyze data, and maintain all equipment in lab.• Projects: -Perkin Elmer Janus Liquid Handler: Programming assays on and creating new methods for instrument. -Modifying and implementing existing and new assays on other instruments. -Filling out and sending error correction reports to clients.Mass Spectrometry 1 (2010-2013)Sample Extractor• Eppendorf Liquid Handler: -Ran and performed daily maintenance. -Created assays to check calibration. -Created assays to run QC of new materials for assays run on the instrument.• Perkin Elmer Janus Liquid Handler: -Troubleshooting for maintenance issues. -Replaced syringes and pumps, and worked on Verispan tip sensors. -Trained others in use of Janus software program.• Extracted patient samples by liquid/liquid and column filtration methods. Show less

      • Bioanalytical Engineer

        Apr 2017 - now

      • Medical Technologist

        Aug 2010 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASCP Chemistry Categorical Certification

      American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

    • HAZWOPER

      Oshatraining.com
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lay Ministry

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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    • Missionary

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Feb 2002
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Nathan McNary