Microbiologist seeking a job in a lab, or public health
Resume:
Kathleen Dunleavy
linkedin.com/in/dunleavy-kathleen
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Summary
MPH student with a strong background in microbiological techniques and experience in wet chem.
Experience
Microbiologist
QC Analytical Labs
Jul 2020 – Present (6 months)
Responsible for the microbial testing of samples and preparation of media. Develop, maintain, and review standard operation procedures (SOPs) for quality control. Responsible for operating the microbiology lab efficiently. Practicum Student
Illinois Public Health Assn Internship
Oct 2020 – February 2021 (4 months)
Worked closely with my preceptor on the Illinois Public Health Association-Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHA-IPHCA) COVID-19 Pandemic Health Navigators Program (PHNP). Supported the team by creating slideshows about COVID-19 for outreach programs and training videos.
QC Microbiologist Analyst
APS La Belle a Pantheryx Company
Dec 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Performed microbial plate count on 3M petrifilm and agar plates. Performed ELISA tests including gliadin and aflatoxin. Detected antibiotic and other residues using Charm II system. Detected food pathogens using PCR assays. Used radial immunodiffusion method to quantify IgG. Sampled and tested for environmental monitoring. Prep and sterilized media and reagents.
Micro Technician / Media Technician
Food Safety Net Services
Sep 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)
Prepared samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environments. Responsible for application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing. Produced and organize supplies essential to conduct analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. Processed the sterilization and preparation of media and reagents for the analytical testing of food products and environmentals. Independent Study
The University of Arizona Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Jan 2017 - May 2017 (5 months)
Reviewed footage of honey bees and determined if they exhibit decreased fitness when forced to switch between two separate foraging tactics. Recorded timestamps for every detailed observation.
Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Public Health - MPH (2019 – 2021)
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Biomedical Sciences Focus (2014 – 2017) Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology (2013 – 2014)
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