Experience

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  East carolina university

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

  Undergraduate research assistant

  • Conducted PCR, gel electrophoresis, and sequencing using DNA extracted from tissue• Wrote proposals and research papers on pigmentation genes • Utilized the Genome Database to compare and map unknown DNA sequences • Learned to work on machines such as centrifuge, thermoregulator, heat vacuum, ABI sequencer, and thermocycler

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  Labcorp

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Molecular oncology technologist

  • Performed manual and automated testing including tissue scraping, blood testing, and urinalysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer• Analyzed, interpreted, and released accurate test results to specific client accounts within the mandated turnaround time• Stringently followed lab protocols, sanitation standards and testing procedures to create a safe workplace• Tested over 200 patient samples daily • Required great organizational skills to monitor all patient samples went out in a timely fashion• Handled large amounts of data, prepared reports and results, kept accurate records of statistics on patient samples as well as machine comparability • Monitored Quality Control to ensure accurate test performance• Managed technical problems and daily routine maintenance of testing instruments• Knowledge of CLIA, FDA, ISO and NY state compliance and regulations.• Tests include JAK2, JAK2 E12, PCA3, BRAF-MELANOMA Kobas (clinical trial)• Certified to run clinical trials Show less

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  Duke university medical center

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

  Research analyst i

  • Using the mouse model to investigate cellular and genetic components controlling lung development, maintenance, and repair of the organ by stem cells • Work with post-doctoral fellows to collect information and data • Bred and maintained transgenic, knockout, and lineage labeled mice colonies • Analyze specific lines of mutant mice; genotyping, lung perfusion, dissection, western blotting, immunoprecipation, co-immunoprecipation• Histology: immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and H&E staining• Testing the effect of compounds on stem cell proliferation and differentiation• Isolate lung tissues from mice for histology or dissociation for flow or FACS analysis • Prepare specimens for analytic procedures, and devise experimental techniques for tests and analyses• Evaluate and interpret data by maintaining laboratory records and compiling documentation of procedures and results• Set up instruments and operate standard laboratory equipment • Maintain necessary equipment by keeping an inventory of supplies and equipment used• Operation of highly technical laboratory equipment for the collection and calculation of data• Use of a variety of microscopes to image cultures and slides for analysis• Prepare reagents and solutions• Assist PI and team members in preparing annual reports of mouse use and IACUC protocols• Meeting regularly with the PI and other research team members to discuss experimental results • Review of scientific literature to keep informed on new developments and information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques• Document and adhere to standardized laboratory procedures, including developing SOPs regarding experimental methods and sample/data handling procedures • Supervise and instruct postdocs or lower level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures• Safe handling of chemical reagents and biohazardous materials Show less

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  University of utah

  Jun 2018 - now

  Researcher phd student
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  Labcorp

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Genomics/informatics intern