Allison Smith
Austin,TX
Summary
I am a young, outgoing, and determined molecular biologist with nearly four years of experience in a laboratory environment. Through my experience, I have gained a wide array of skills that have been integrated from both the laboratory and administrative settings. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology that provided me with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills. I am an efficient problem solver and project manager, and extremely quick learner with concepts and tools. I also have vast experience with troubleshooting and managing sensitive instruments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Microbiologist
Sante Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
- Performed work as microbiologist to carry out daily tasks to include high throughput analysis of environmental samples.
- Performed work in accordance with cGMP, ISO 17025, AHPA, AOAC, USP.
- Successfully met and exceeded on time delivery for deadlines consistently.
- Maintained quality control and quality assurance matters.
- Carried out production of SOP changes and implementation in collaboration with QA department.
Molecular Biologist
Biowatch Program
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked as contractor for Department of Defense as molecular biologist performing screenings for bioterrorism pathogens.
- Ran tests in conjunction with adhering to standards set by LRN and Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Skills applied include DNA extraction from environmental samples to perform real time PCR.
- Successfully adhered to strict QA/QC protocols to include proficiency testing.
- Accurately reported results of daily testing to CDC.
Medical Technologist
UT Health Science Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked as medical technologist in high complexity testing clinical laboratory/research laboratory while adhering to CAP and CLIA regulations
- Skills applied include DNA/RNA isolation from peripheral blood, bone marrow, paraffin embedded tissue, and fungal samples
- Coordinated and organized completion of variety of oncology assays with use of RT-qPCR and Sanger sequencing
- Successfully performed preparation for automated testing for infectious material from COVID19 samples, STD panels, GI panels, and respiratory panels
- Provided collaborative work towards research of COVID19 variant sequencing utilizing NGS.
Molecular Biologist
Geneus Health
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Successfully performed variety of high complexity tests to include molecular diagnostics and microbiological testing while maintaining CAP and CLIA regulations
- Skills applied include isolation of infectious material from DNA/RNA (nasal and buccal), rt-PCR, microbiological susceptibility, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, COVID 19 testing, respiratory panel rt-PCR testing
- Successfully analyzed using variety of platforms including gene expression, genotyping, sequencing, rt-PCR, etc.
Lab Assistant
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked as lab assistant in bio safety level 3 lab setting.
- Duties consisted of managing orders, re-stocking labs, ensuring equipment functions properly such as incubators, centrifuges, pipettes, etc., and making simple solutions for use inside of lab.
- Assisted and shadowed work being done with M, Tuberculosis, COVID-19, etc.
- Responsible for maintaining day to day lab operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01.2027
Bachelor of Science - B.S. Microbiology and Immunology
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2020
Skills
- Good Laboratory Practices
- Fluent With Nucleic Acid Extraction
- Familiar with high complexity laboratory testing in BSL2 and BSL3 lab settings
- Biological Assays
- Quality Control Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Data Interpretation
- Proficient in MS Office
- Efficient Problem Solver
Skills Abilities
Fluent with nucleic acid extraction, maintaining aseptic technique, preparing biological assays, analysis, and interpreting results., Familiar with high complexity laboratory testing, BSL2 and BSL3 lab settings, and SOP adherence., Familiarity with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting many different types of instrumentation., Proficient use of Microsoft excel, word, etc., Able to work efficiently and multitask., Self-motivated and able to prioritize assigned duties, Able to quickly adapt to different situations, Previous leadership experiences in organizations and for jobs; attended several leadership seminars
Timeline
Associate Microbiologist
Sante Laboratories
06.2023 - Current
Molecular Biologist
Biowatch Program
09.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Technologist
UT Health Science Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
Molecular Biologist
Geneus Health
01.2021 - 03.2022
Lab Assistant
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Austin Community College
Bachelor of Science - B.S. Microbiology and Immunology
University of Texas At San Antonio