Microbiology Analyst

LOLA BADMUS

Experienced, highly motivated lab analyst specializing in sample testing, data analysis, and quality control within the MedTech industry.

LAB SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Aseptic Technique

Media Prep

Protein Purification

X-Ray Defraction

HPLC

ELISA

Gel Electrophoresis

GMP and GLP Practices

EXPERIENCE

Sterigenics: Nelson Labs, Itasca IL September 2016 – Present

Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

Performed microbiological sample testing including bioburden, bacterial endotoxin, and biological indicator testing.

Earned the responsibility of calibrating, maintaining, and operating laboratory equipment efficiently.

Ensured data integrity and safety in the lab.

Spearheaded several Kaizen events as a Member of the Committee for Quality Excellence

Marklund Children's Home, Geneva IL August 2006 – August 2016

Medical Records Manager (August 2006 - January 2010)

Started as a Medical Records Coordinator and was promoted to a managerial role

Manage and organize medical records of 117 developmentally disabled children and adult clients as well as promptly provide records for State survey in a prompt manner

Train and supervise two medical records employees

Community in Schools, Aurora IL January 2014 - April 2014

Student Leader

Tutored 5th and 6th grade students in an after school STEM program

Aurora University, Aurora IL August 2012 - August 2014

Student Intern

Conducted bioengineering and physics research, focusing on in vitro bone growth and SIBLING proteins

Updated laboratory protocols and completed several proofs of concept

Drafted a review article on SIBLING protein's affect on metastasis (not yet published)

Acquired experience in x-ray diffraction; centrifugation; SDS PAGE; inorganic and organic synthesis and characterization

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Champaign IL May 2013 - August 2013

CBI Summer Trainee

Conducted protein crystallography research, gaining comprehensive knowledge of biochemistry laboratory procedures

Assisted with data analysis and research paper drafts

Acquired experience in agarose gel electrophoresis; SDS PAGE; ELISA; Column Chromatography; culture of microorganisms; plasmid DNA isolation and purification; protein extraction and purification; protein crystallization

EDUCATION

Aurora University, Aurora IL May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Chemistry - Summa Cum Laude

Honors & Activities: College chamber choir, founded a campus a capella group, peer tutoring in Physics and Organic Chemistry, Dean's List (8 of 8 semesters), Golden Ivy Leaf Award winner (awarded to students with a GPA higher than 3.9/4.0, May 2014)

PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Prince of Peace Parish, Lake Villa, IL August 2010 - Present

Developed and implemented a Sunday school curriculum for children ages 4-7; founded and run a tutoring and mentorship program for underrepresented high school and university students who struggle in STEM related studies; former choir leader and voice instructor for choir members

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