Alyssa Umphlett
Spearfish,SD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Laboratory Scientist with a proven track record at Black Hills State University, skilled in chromatography techniques and promoting collaborative teamwork. Demonstrated success in optimizing research processes and publishing impactful findings in ACS Publications, showcasing exceptional analytical abilities and scientific communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Waitress
Stadium Sportsbar & Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Research/ Laboratory Scientist
Black Hills State University- Dr. Yun Choi
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted preliminary and exploratory data analysis to quantitatively measure free Nedd8 in studies of modular biosensors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of experiments and results, ensuring data integrity and facilitating easy access for future reference or audits.
- Conducted complex experiments using advanced instruments, including mass spectrometers, liquid and gas chromatography, and NMR, to obtain precise results.
- Compiled all scientific findings to perform a comprehensive data analysis and published the results in ACS Publications. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssensors.4c01130
Research/ Laboratory Scientist
BRIN Research
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Optimized research processes to ensure timely completion of multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.
- Assessed new technologies for potential integration into existing research processes, fostering ongoing improvements.
- Improved research efficiency by streamlining experimental designs and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major- Chemistry Minor-Biology
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD12-2021
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills (scientific writing)
- Data management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Laboratory techniques/ operation
- Project management
- Analytical Skills
- Chromatography techniques (HPLC and GC-MS)
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Spectrophotometer, electrophoresis, and PCR
- Biosensors
Timeline
Research/ Laboratory Scientist
Black Hills State University- Dr. Yun Choi
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bartender/ Waitress
Stadium Sportsbar & Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
Research/ Laboratory Scientist
BRIN Research
01.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Major- Chemistry Minor-Biology
Black Hills State University
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