Medical Health

Thomas M. Styx

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Chicago, IL 60622

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EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health – Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Division, Masters of Public Health (MPH), 2009

Research: "A Qualitative Risk-Assessment of Hydrocarbon Exposures in the Off-Shore Petroleum Industry"

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biological Sciences, 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005 – Research Associate, Molecular Sciences

Present: Rush University Medical Center, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

1735 W Harrison, Cohn 436, Chicago, IL

1. Develop research projects by coordinating laboratory goals with those of internal and external investigators; accountable for managing projects from developmental stage through completion.

2. Maintain and track progress of research goals. Present findings in both written and orally form to stakeholders; this requires collaboration with a number of departments/people.

3. Extensive research and application of cutting edge techniques keeping operations relevant with current technologies

4. Experience with molecular techniques: DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis; DNA, RNA, cholesterol, and insulin assays, protein work, RealTime PCR

5. Maintain safe laboratory practices and chemical inventory in accordance with medical center, OSHA & IDPH standards

2004-2005 Process Development Associate: Array Manufacturing

Vysis Inc./Abbott Molecular Diagnostics (AMD), Downers Grove, IL

1. Developed comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) technology for Abbott’s GenoSensor which analyzes multiple genomic targets. This required a number of molecular techniques for isolating and verifying specific gene sequences to be included on the microarray.

2. Performed operations according to cGMP standards and lot controlled SOPs.

3. Common molecular techniques included; random priming, Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) verification of DNA clones, PCR verification.

4. Other laboratory work included extraction and isolation of plasmid DNA from E. coli paste lysis procedures, AutoGen extraction of BAC DNA; restriction digestion and gel analysis of DNA using multiple enzymes

5. Experience in multiple departments of the organization; this includes time with R&D, manufacturing, and quality. Gained an understanding of work flow within a pharmaceutical company

6. Developed database for monitoring and organizing project progress and goals using Microsoft Office tools

2003-2004 Laborer, Pepper Construction Company, Barrington, IL

1. Gained firsthand experience with OSHA regulations, occupational hazard prevention as well as federal regulation in the workplace

2000-2002 Laboratory/Field Research Associate: Department of Plant Pathology, University of Illinois, 1102 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL

1. Designed and executed experiments aimed at studying crop diseases. These entail both theoretical, laboratory, and field work. This included travel throughout the state of Illinois for collecting samples, monitoring progress, and maintaining study equipment.

2. In addition to maintaining regular operations in the microbiology laboratory, I carried out specific molecular techniques to analyze field samples. Microbiology techniques included bacterial plating/cell culturing of disease growths.

3. Molecular work included fluorescent probe labeling of DNA/RNA isolated from diseased plant samples or cell lines.

INTERNSHIPS

2009 -2010 Rush University Medical Center, Department of Occupational Safety

1653 W. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

1. Designed and implemented a qualitative risk assessment of employees throughout Rush Medical Center facilities. Coordinated the assessment across all departments both on and off-site, working with managers to rank some of the inherent risks to employees based on a predetermined set of criteria. Designed database to track and store this feedback for trend analysis; presented these findings to the Rush Environment of Care committee.

2. Developed a self-assessment document for distribution to all laboratories throughout the medical center. This is a new approach for laboratory safety inspections which ensure facilities are up to OSHA standards.

3. Enforced and documented environmental and occupational safety regulations; was also able to collaborate on the restructuring of safety policies & regulations in accordance with Joint Commission recommendations

4. Involved in a number of projects which incorporated knowledge both learned in university classes and outside in previous workplace experiences;

SKILLS

Strong leadership skills developed both through collaborations in an academic setting and professionally during numerous research projects. I am experienced and comfortable using various computer programs from Microsoft Office to technical software designed for specific machinery. I manage multiple priorities well as I did during my work in research while completing a master’s degree. Relating to co-workers and working with people is one of my strong suits.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS

2007-2009 Member: Rush University Medical Center Hazardous Materials Team, Chicago, IL

2008-present Member: American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) – Chicago Chapter

2008-present Member: American Public Health Association (APHA)

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