Addison Larson

Experience

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  Kimberly School District

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2022

  IT Specialist

  - Configured hardware of devices and software to set up workstations for employees- Resolved a diverse range of technical issues- Responded promptly to requests for technical support

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  Agri-Stor Companies

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Laboratory Assistant

  - Prepared potato samples for sugar level and turgidity analysis- Evaluated potato/fry quality and monitored samples for rot or other defects- Organized lab-obtained data in spreadsheets accessible by producers

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  Augustana College

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Organic Chemistry Teaching Aid

  - Taught organic chemistry principles to students to strengthen their understanding of chemical concepts- Instructed proper methods for operating chemical instrumentation to encourage student engagement- Ensured compliance with local, regional, and national safety standards

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  Baylor College of Medicine

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  SMART Student Researcher

  - Researched immunology and microbiology of the urogenital tract and how uropathogenic E. coli infections during pregnancy cause preterm birth- Assigned fetal sex to placental lysates to explore the immune cells and cytokines involved in prompting inflammatory responses- Analyzed and visualized data using computer software and presented findings to scientific audiences

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  UnityPoint Health - Trinity

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Infection Prevention Intern

  - Collected healthcare hand hygiene observations to inform infection prevention efforts- Developed a four-part hand hygiene intervention for 4 hospital campuses to increase hand hygiene compliance- Distributed Ebola preparedness materials to UnityPoint—Trinity hospitals in the Quad Cities

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  Augustana College

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  Analytical Chemistry Teaching Aid & Chemical Safety Officer

  - Ensured functional operation of chemical safety showers and eyewash stations in Augustana laboratories- Managed maintenance and proper disposal of chemical wastes- Instructed proper methods for operating analytical chemistry instrumentation

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  Baylor College of Medicine

  Jun 2024 - now

  Research Technician & Laboratory Manager

  - Assist graduate researchers with ongoing experiments related to host microbiomes- Order & ship materials to facilitate smooth laboratory operation and foster scientific partnerships- Manage and maintain mouse colonies & human samples for current or future use