Jessica Bayer

586-***-**** acvl8h@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am a dedicated laboratory scientist with over 5 years of experience with academic research and high throughput ELISA testing.

EDUCATION

2006 B.S. Microbiology, Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University

EMPLOYMENT

Sept 2014 - Laboratory Manager, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

March 2016 Hired trained, supervised, and scheduled Techniciansfor the laboratory.

Coordinated all necessary certifications, inspections, maintenance, and service contracts for laboratory space and equipment.

Planned and supervised the setup of laboratory experiments including equipment acquisition and assembly, selecting and/or preparing reagents and solutions, and programming data analysis software.

Identified improvements and/or new experiments that better meet the needs of the salivary research community.

July 2013 - Research Specialist, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

August 2014 Performed high throughput ELISAs, multiplex testing and DNA extraction in saliva and

other biological matrices via manual and automated platforms.

Performed laboratory equipment setup, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training.

Assisted in coordinating daily workflow, developed and revised standard operating procedures, and managed supply inventory.

Compiled statistics and generated QA/QC reports, performed quality assurance of results, communicated with investigators, and assisted in preparing data for publication.

Outfitted and set up new laboratory space, and provided continuity of customer service during transition from JHU.

Nov 2010 - Assay Technician, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD

June 2013 Used manual and automated instrumentation to perform and managed multiple assays on a daily basis using ELISA/EIA kits.

Assisted in writing, reviewing, and revising standard operating procedures.

Processed laboratory data and performed quality assurance and control of results.

Collaborated with manufacturers, external researchers and senior faculty in research, development, and adaptation of ELISA kits for use with saliva.

Trained new employees and instructed laboratory portion of Spit Camp.

Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, procured laboratory supplies, and

managed inventory.

References upon request

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