Focused science and business professional with success in lab research, quality assurance, medical device production and
technical support. An analytical problem solver with the ability to induce positive change and make contributions toward advanced
scientific development.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Experience
Laboratory Assistant at Portland State University
March 2010 - June 2011
- Prepared samples and media; maintained sterility standards
- Aided the conduction of isolations, assays and fractionations
- Performed laboratory calculations, analyses and report writing
- Meticulously followed procedures to achieve precise results
Secretary Officer of Bears Truck Repair, Inc.
January 2007 - May 2009
- Accurately ensured calibration of equipment
- Managed database systems for superior organization
- Provided technical support and encouraged the growing capabilities of employees
- Conducted financial and operational management using Sage software
Medical Device Production for Electone, Inc. (div. of Siemens)
February 2001 - May 2003
- Built electronic modules used in hearing aids to comply with NASA STD.
8739.3 -- Soldered Electrical Connections standards
- Worked with Quality Assurance Director to perform internal audits
Caregiver for J.G. Care
August 2002 - August 2008
- Increased patient recovery by facilitating speech, cognitive and mobility exercises
- Effectively communicated with nurses to provide proper diet for patients
Customer Service Specialist at Eckerd Drug
August 1999 - July 2002
- Worked with Pharmacists to ensure accurate prescription dispensing
- Performed product ordering and aesthetic display arrangements
- Provided excellent customer service to guests
Technical Skills
- Biology and Chemistry Laboratory skills
- Technical writing, medical and lab terminology
- Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Database management systems
- Proficiency in a multitude of software
- Visual Basic programming
- Soldering and production of electronic components
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Laboratory Skills [a selective list]
- Performance of assays, including ELISA, western blot, and chromatographic
- Laboratory calculations/analyses and technical report writing
- Polymerase chain reaction methods
- Media and sample preparation
- Aseptic techniques-performance of sterile inoculations, two tube transfers, simple streak plates,
quadrant streak plates, agar deep stabs, and agar slants
- Enzyme detection within microbials
- Gram staining, endospore staining, acid-fast staining
- Scaffolding dynamics, culturing and synthesis for the engineering of tissues
- Preparation of DNA for sequencing
- Sample/slide preparation, media preparation
- Ion chromatography
- Isolation/characterization of chromosomal and plasmid DNA
- Isolation and transfer of microbial colonies
- Simple staining- for the viewing of morphological characteristics
- Animal husbandry
- Titrations/buffers
- Crystallization/purification
- Compound identification
Other Interests
- Software sequencing and audio recording
- Circuit bending electronics
- Acrobatics and Martial Arts
