April Black
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Dedicated Data Labeling Specialist with a comprehensive background in scientific research, experimental design, troubleshooting, documentation, and data evaluation. Proven ability to assess AI-generated content against defined criteria, ensuring high-quality standards and model accuracy. Possesses strong organizational and analytical skills, with a keen eye for details. Thrives in both independent and team settings.
Work History
Data Labeling Specialist
2 Months- Assessed prompt-based AI videos and images against defined criteria to guarantee consistent quality standards.
- Delivered precise feedback and high-caliber evaluations for diverse AI-generated media, enhancing model accuracy.
Front Office Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Achieved high customer satisfaction through effective management of front desk operations.
- Maintained comprehensive service records and customer information, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
Research Associate
2 Years 10 Months- Achieved seamless execution of multiple experiments through effective isolation and purification of RNA, DNA, and proteins.
- Promoted adherence to compliance standards by meticulously documenting all research activities for reproducibility.
- Facilitated targeted gene exploration by successfully constructing and cloning promoter regions of various genes into expression plasmids.
Research Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Examined the genetic basis of herbicide resistance by analyzing AHAS gene mutations, supporting advancements in crop improvement.
- Worked in partnership to design and implement novel high-throughput PCR methods for SSCP and SNP screening of AHAS genes in wheat and canola.
- Engineered and optimized high-throughput protocols for extracting plant genomic DNA using the Beckman Biomek 2000, resulting in improved sample throughput.
Research Technician
2 Years 5 Months- Contributed to diverse genetic studies of development and behavior in Drosophila, aiding in research publications.
- Performed gene isolation, amplification, and sequencing of neurotransmitter receptor and potassium channel genes, supporting subsequent functional analyses.
- Managed and analyzed genetic sequences using Vector NTI and Contig Express, ensuring the accuracy of data interpretation.
Lab Manager
11 Months- Facilitated the establishment and expansion of a new molecular biology laboratory at Centennial Campus, increasing overall research capacity.
- Coordinated schedules for lab meetings, seminars, vendor exhibitions, and other events, improving team synchronization.
- Procured and managed inventory of all laboratory supplies, ensuring continuous operational efficiency.
- Supported the recruitment and training of undergraduate lab technicians, boosting team productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Informatics and Data Analytics
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Skills
- Data Labeling and annotation
- Laboratory research experience
- Molecular biology techniques
- DNA sequencing and analysis
- PCR assay development
- Nucleic Acid Purification
- Cell culture
- Animal handling and maintenance
- Open source research
- Experimental design
- Technical writing and proofreading
- Data collection and analysis
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Time management
PUBLICATIONS
Impaired liver regeneration and increased oval cell numbers following T cell-mediated hepatitis. Hepatology, 46(1): 229-241. July 2007. Hines IN, Isayama F, Kremer M, Milton RJ, Byrd CL, Black AL, Perry AW, Wheeler MD.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17596893/
Adoptive transfer of splenic T cells restores the hepatic fibrogenic response to chronic cholestasis in severe combined immunodeficient mice. The FASEB Journal 20(5) Abstract #686.15. March 2006. Hines IN, Kremer M, Milton RJ, Perry AM, Black AL, Wheeler MD.
https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fasebj.20.5.A1092-b
Role of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha in concanavalin A
mediated hepatitis. The FASEB Journal 19 Abstract #550.21. 2005. Hines IN, Milton RJ, Byrd CL, Black AL, Kremer M, Wheeler MD.
Effects of Population Structure and Sex on Association Between Serotonin Receptors and Drosophila Heart Rate. Genetics, Volume 168, Issue 4, 1 December 2004, Pages 1963–1974.
Narou Nikoh, April Duty, Greg Gibson
https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.104.028712