Experience

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  Purdue university

  Jun 2015 - May 2021

  Hill Vector Biology Lab• Developed and piloted a novel assay to test effects of small molecule candidate drugs on transmission of Dengue virus by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes through saliva, advised by Dr. Catherine Hill• Wrote an undergraduate thesis, reviewed literature, and presented research in two poster presentations• Designed an RNA sequencing project in order to assess the mode of action of two small molecule candidate drug chemistries by analyzing the global transcriptome of immature mosquitoes Show less

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2019 - May 2021

  • Biology Resource Center Tutor

    Aug 2019 - May 2021

  • Intern

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    May 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jun 2015 - May 2018
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  Evonik

  Nov 2020 - Sept 2021

  Quality control analyst

  • Completed HPLC assays of pharmaceutical raw materials according to an array of customer analytical methods and analyzed chromatography results • Learned technical skills rapidly to provide necessary support for laboratory workload, including HPLC, troubleshooting, LIMS usage, and equipment maintenance, in a highly regulated and detail-oriented manufacturing facility• Communicated with a broad team to prepare solutions and verify work to meet quality standards before deadlines

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  Purdue university

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Research assistant
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  University of wisconsin-madison

  Aug 2022 - now

  Classes taught: Advanced General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Lab, Elementary Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry II-Participated in the generation of organic chemistry course materials, including practice packets and exams-Planned and led discussion sections including mini-lectures, practice problems, and responding to student questions and concerns-Graded student assignments

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2022 - now