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Research Specialist Community Organizer

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA, 15214

Posted:

June 20, 2021

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Sherman Culver

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Pittsburgh, Pa. 15214

Phone: 412-***-****

Email adm8p2@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

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Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

Masters of Public Policy Management

2014-2018 University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pa. 15260

Bachelor degree in Sociology

WORK EXPERIENCE

2020-Present Quest Diagnostics – Virology Department

Oct 2020- Present

Medical Laboratory Molecular Technologist -

Perform isolation of DNA or RNA from multiple specimen types using manual

and automated techniques. Set-up testing on molecular assay platforms, on

molecular assay platforms, i.e. qPCR instrumentation.

2020 University of Pittsburgh – Neurological Surgery Department

May 2008 – March 2019

Senior Research Specialist – Laboratory Manager

Coordinated and created studies while managing several simultaneously for

investigators involving experiments at various locations and institutions.

Implement new study designs and methods for behavioral testing.

Oversee daily experiments of all studies, ensure all data files accuracy

and present updated reports on ongoing studies. Coordinate all laboratory

inspections including EH&S and Chemical Safety inspections and disposal.

2006-2008 University of Pittsburgh – Critical Care Medicine Department

Feb 2006 – May 2008

Senior Research Specialist - Laboratory Supervisor

Training and overseeing medical and undergraduate students on

behavioral task and assessments including post-surgical monitoring

during recovery period. Maintained and updated all research data and

software for testing analysis.

1999-2006 University of Pittsburgh – Anesthesiology Department

Jan 1999 – Feb 2006

Research Specialist

Executed experiments in 24-hour ICU lab including but not limited to

intubation ventilation, starting intravenous lines, inserting temp probes,

monitoring cardiac output, heart rate, blood pressure, EKG, PAP, and

PAOP. Taking various arterial and venous blood samples for analyzing and

interpretation. Conduct pain management and neurological deficit.

throughout study. Recorded all data associated with experiments.

1996-1999 Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh – Cardiothoracic Surgery Department

July 1996 – Jan 1999

Clinical ECMO Technician

Responsible for set-up and operation of the heart-lung bypass and extra-

corporeal circuit. Manage and adjust patient’s physiological functions

for optimal performance while on ECMO including blood chemistry and gas analysis interpretation.

1994-1999 Certified Anesthesia Technician

April 1994 – July 1999

Prepared anesthesia area in operating room which included assembling appropriate anesthesia equipment, attain the necessary drugs and blood samples for biochemical analysis throughout surgical cases.

Affiliations and Mentorships

Perry Point Townhome Association - Current President - 15 years - Preside at all meetings of the board and the membership, execute contracts, orders Prepared budgets and financial statements in the name of the association as its agent. Contract for goods or services for the common areas and for the association.

Northside Leadership Conference - Previous Board Member - 7 years - Committed to improving the quality of life for all 14 north-side neighborhoods through a multi-neighborhood Community Development Corporation

Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group - Previous Delegate – 5 years - Served as a delegate through membership for our Community Development Corporation to revitalize our community and others.

Perry Hilltop Citizens’ Council - Previous President, VP, Sec. - 17 years - Committed to improving the quality of life for all residents through our neighborhood Community Development Corporation.

Urban Impact - Current Mentor - Basketball / Soccer Coach - 6 years – Coach basketball, soccer and mentor at-risk youth through the fundamental principles of the faith-based organization.

Pitt Makes a Difference Day – Community Organizer – 8 years – Coordinated community members and students throughout the neighborhood for cleanups and beautification projects.

Employment and Volunteer

References for

Sherman Culver

Professional References

Dennis Simon, M.D.

Cell Phone: 508-***-****