Lara E. Botting

Experience

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  Sparta Township Library

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2012

  Library Page

  - Patron assistance- Library resource management- Item retrieval and transfer to other libraries- Shelving returned library items- Technology support

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  Fantabulous Fudge Company

  May 2008 - Oct 2012

  Assistant Manager

  - Production, inventory, quality control, and efficiency planning - Head of sales and marketing at the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market - Maintained top sales position for duration of position

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  Spectrum Health

  May 2012 - Jul 2017

  Laboratory and Pathology Assistant; Phlebotomist

  - Collecting, labeling, and processing venipuncture and capillary specimen - Assessing, dispatching, and processing all hospital laboratory orders and specimen - Training new employees for technical and practical aspects of phlebotomy, customer service, and dispatching

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  Heartland Healthcare

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  - Providing resident advocacy and emotional support - Assisting residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: toileting, feeding, dressing, showering, hygiene, walking, transport, one-on-one monitoring and care

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  Royal Technologies Corp.

  Jul 2017 - May 2025

  Machine Operator

  - Quality assurance of plastic mold injection parts while maintaining safety standards- Providing continuous improvement progress reports

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  Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Research Intern

  Internship under Dr. Daniel Campbell in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development- Researching possible epigenetic causes of autism- Growing and maintaining ReNcell CX and SK-N-SH cells for current projects- Isolating, quantifying, and assessing the quality of RNA- Performing experiments, assessing their efficiency, and rewriting less efficient protocols- Creating and performing a new experimental project from the research phase- Presenting all new procedures and data to the lab team- Assisting with troubleshooting Show less

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  Charles River Laboratories

  May 2021 - Sept 2024

  - Assessing test article qualities via cell-based, anti-drug antibody, neutralizing antibody, and pharmacokinetic ELISA testing (MSD, spectrophotometry)- Determining method analysis limitations to ensure data accuracy - Converting assay components to large scale for consistency throughout analysis- Tagging antibodies and proteins per test article specifications and quantifying results via BCA and nanodrop- Managing and coordinating schedules on method validation and sample analysis studies to adhere to tight timelines- Maintaining multiple extensive study inventories simultaneously to ensure GLP and client compliance- Analyzing biological samples and interpreting data- Instructing new employees in departmental subject matter and proper lab technique- Troubleshooting assay concerns Show less

  • Associate Project Scientist; Biomarkers

    Nov 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Immunology Research Analyst III

    May 2021 - Nov 2023
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  Cytiva

  Sept 2024 - now

  Quality Control Technician

  - Rewriting and updating translated international methods to ensure comprehension and efficiency- Auditing quality control documents for accuracy and comprehensive agency compliance- Writing and addressing all validation deviations to ensure completion and closeout- Collecting samples and ordering equipment and materials for quality testing- Providing scientific insight for troubleshooting