Microbiologist/QA
Resume:
Tiffany L. Hunt
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Knowledge & Skills
Molecular cloning
Southern/Northern blotting techniques
Isolation of DNA & RNA
Purification of DNA
Restriction enzyme digestion
Agarose gel electrophoresis
Polymerase chain reaction
Primer design
Scanning electron microscopy
Routine analysis of starting materials, intermediate and finished products
GMP compliance and enforcement
Calibration of lab equipment
Revision of SOPs
Environmental sampling and monitoring
Knowledge of filtration and drying of whey proteins
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, May 2010
Masters of Science, Molecular Microbiology, Milwaukee, WI
Magna Cum Laude
Northland College, May 2006
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Ashland, WI
Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Industrial
Milk Specialties Global Food Solutions, Fond du lac, WI, November 2010- Present
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Perform routine analysis of starting materials, intermediate and finished products
Assist in the start-up of a lab
Revise SOPs, GMP compliance and enforcement
Milk Specialties Global Animal Nutrition, Adell, WI, January 2008- November 2010
Quality Assurance Technician
Perform routine analysis of starting materials, intermediate and finished products
Work independent, detect problems and report them to a supervisor
Protein analysis, fat content analysis, moisture and mineral determination
Bio-Technical Resources, Manitowoc, WI, October 2006- November 2007
Assistant Research Scientist
Strain improvement
Classical mutagenesis
Shake flask analysis, protein gel electrophoresis and analysis, protein assays and analysis
Laboratory
University of Wisconsin Madison, Summer 2005
Summer Intern
Determination of mutations in specific genes by phenotypic analysis
Interpreting microarray data
Hormone assays, Scanning electron microscopy
Northland College, Ashland, WI, January 2003- May 2006
Biology Lab Manager
Responsible for setting up the materials for the teaching laboratories
Responsible for maintaining bacterial cultures and Drosophila colonies
Work independently with minimal oversight
Instruction
UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, August 2008- August 2010
Biological Sciences department
Teaching Assistant
Responsible for teaching three undergraduate laboratory sections per semester
Design and implement lesson plans to teach core concepts in plant science course
Proctoring exams and grading student work
Volunteer Experience
Kohler Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, WI
Invasive species Volunteer Coordinator
Organize annual community event for removal of invasive species
Attended training session for pesticide use
Work with park officers on grounds beautification
Glacial Lakes Conservancy, Sheboygan, WI
Office Assistant
Experience using Quickbooks
Performed administrative duties
Volunteer at public outreach events
Computer Skills
Experienced with Microsoft Windows and Office
Working knowledge of Mac operating system
ArcMap
References available upon request
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