WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Associate Jan. ****– Present

Altasciences

●Following SOPs and Protocols for procedures on study and stock animals, including clinical observations, food consumption, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, and feeding and food removal.

●Adhering to written and verbal instructions, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Protocols, and Daily Schedules.

●Monitoring and reporting changes in animal behavior or health, as well as identifying problems with animal rooms to appropriate personnel.

●Setting up procedures and maintaining ancillaries for study animals.

●Recording, entering, and reviewing raw data for studies and facility operations.

Research Associate Jun. 2022– Aug. 2022

Bristol-Myers Squibb

●Conducted research by following GCP standards

●Executed experiments that characterized genetically engineered and edited T cells by quantification of cytokines and PCR analysis

●Performed data analysis of sample data generated from characterization assays.

●Thorough documentation and completion of electronic laboratory notebooks.

●Presented experimental findings/results following study completion.

●Collaborated with other members of the team and other cross-functional teams for the identification and prioritization of analytical approaches for characterizing genetically engineered and edited T cells.

Research Associate Sep. 2020– Jun.2022

Elitechgroup MDX Bothell, WA

●Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations

●Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.

●Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.

●Developed macros, special formulas, and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews using Excel

●Conducted analytical studies which led to the development of BKV, Epstein-Barr Virus, Covid-19, and Respiratory Panel Assays

●Conducted Limit of Detection, Precision, Reproducibility, and Statistical Data analyses regularly.

●Led research team of Research Associates on assay development projects and successfully met vital milestones.

●Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets, and documents outlining key details.

Non-Registered Microbiology Technician Sep. 2019 – Sep. 2020

Dynacare-LabCorp Seattle, WA

●Improved laboratory workflow by investigating and analyzing problems and developing strategic solutions.

●Identified microorganisms in varying samples, including tissues and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics using microbiology and molecular biology techniques.

●Conducted PCR tests (GI Stools, Respiratory, and Covid-19) using Cepheid and Biofire Instruments, as well as Gram Stains.

●Performed, recorded, and resulted from tests using Labcorp Software.

●Maintained strict aseptic fields when handling biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.

●Performed and recorded quality control for tests.

Lab Assistant Nov. 2018 – Sep.. 2019

Dynacare-LabCorp Seattle, WA

●Ensured all data was recorded accurately and by guidelines.

●Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, data entry, storage, and inventory.

●Cleaned, sanitized, and calibrated equipment and workstation to pass health and safety inspections.

●Followed safety procedures when handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals.

●Processed clinical specimens, including lymph nodes, spleen, and peripheral blood, for laboratory testing and archiving.

●Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.

●Received and accessioned over 450 specimens per day.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California May 2022 – Present

Master of Public Health: Epidemiology and Biostatistics Santa Cruz, CA

●Relevant coursework: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, U.S. Health Insurance

University of California, Santa Cruz Sep. 2016 - June 2018

Bachelor of Science: Cellular, Molecular, And Developmental Biology Santa Cruz, CA

●Relevant coursework: Human Anatomy and Physiology

●American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

●Member of the Academic Excellence Program

●Dean's Honors Fall 2016

San Diego State University Sep. 2014 - June 2016

Bachelor of Science: Cellular, Molecular, And Developmental Biology San Diego, CA

●Relevant coursework: Biostatistics and Biomedical Ethics

●American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

Skills:

●Reporting and recording

●Research and Data analysis

●Maintenance of source documents

●Documentation skills

●Human specimen handling and testing

●Problem solving

●STATA, SPSS, Excel, Minitab

●Communication and interpersonal skills

GCP, GLP

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