A'ADEN REDHEAD
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and hardworking professional with a strong interest in Microbiology. Skilled in laboratory operations and maintenance, with hands-on experience in PCR analytical techniques. Proficient in Python and R programming languages, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in planning and designing experiments, demonstrating the ability to develop robust methodologies and protocols. Additionally, excellent at bookkeeping tasks, showcasing strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy. Eager to leverage diverse skills and experiences to contribute effectively in the field of Microbiology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Preparation Assistant
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared specialized microbial media for classes and maintained bacterial cultures through weekly reinoculation
- Managed lab inventory and procurement while performing experiments and operating equipment
- Followed standard procedures to prepare samples for analysis and maintained a clean laboratory environment
- Contributed to experimental design, troubleshooting, and documentation in collaboration with team members
- Employed biochemical, phenotypic, and molecular methods for microbial identification, including API kits, biochemical tests, and PCR-based assays
- Interpret microbial identification results, including species identification, strain typing, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Lab Assistant Intern
Dave Bachoon
Milledgeville, GA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted DNA extraction procedures on collected field samples
- Executed PCR experiments proficiently, maintaining strict adherence to experimental protocols
- Highly Efficient, consistently relaying experiment results to the Principal Investigator within a short timeframe
- Actively participated in manuscript preparation, summarizing and interpreting collected data for publication
- Meticulous record keeping of experimental results, then communicated to other lab colleagues
- Planned and designed experiments using software such as GraphPad, NCBI blast, MEGA, and Snapgene for identification of novel species
- Employed Python to quickly condense and search for sequences of interest.
Teaching Assistant
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated weekly laboratory sessions for undergraduate students under faculty guidance
- Administered quizzes and graded assignments, offering constructive feedback to enhance student learning
- Provided supplemental support during office hours, clarifying concepts and addressing questions
- Mentored new teaching assistants to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of laboratory sessions.
Laboratory Assistant
Langston Roach Industries Limited
San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
- Performed regular calibrations on the lab apparatus to be able to obtain reliable consistent results between different batches of product thus enabling strict levels of adherence to the quality standards at L.R.I
- Examined incoming materials and compared the documentation for accuracy and quality.
Education
Master of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology -
Georgia College And State University
04.2024
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology -
University of The West Indies
05.2020
Skills
- Python
- R
- Command line programming (Z shell, and Powershell)
- DNA extraction
- DNA and PCR analyst
- Gel Electrophoresis
- ELISA
- Transformation & transfection techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- Molecular biology
- Microbial techniques
- Microscopy
Certification
- Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Chemical QA/QC Certification
- Genomic Data Science Coursera, John Hopkins University
- Command Line Course, Codecademy
- R Course, Codecademy
References
Dave Bachoon, Georgia College and State University
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Laboratory Preparation Assistant
Georgia College and State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Lab Assistant Intern
Dave Bachoon
06.2023 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
Georgia College and State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Langston Roach Industries Limited
01.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology -
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology -
University of The West Indies
- Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Chemical QA/QC Certification
- Genomic Data Science Coursera, John Hopkins University
- Command Line Course, Codecademy
- R Course, Codecademy
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