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ARIANNA PETERSEN
Athens,GA
Summary
Instructional Lab Manager with over 10 years of experience in biochemical engineering, leading laboratory operations, and ensuring measurable success. Proven expertise in laboratory maintenance and technological communication, complemented by strong leadership and interpersonal skills that foster collaboration and teamwork. Committed to driving scientific excellence and promoting results through effective management strategies. Passionate about leveraging innovative techniques and leadership skills to create an encouraging environment that supports team development and community growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Laboratory Manager
University of Georgia College of Engineering
Athens, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Manages daily operations of the University of Georgia's Chemical Materials, and Biomedical Engineering Instructional Laboratory.
- Facilitates teaching and instruction for junior and senior biochemical engineering students.
- Oversees maintenance, repairs, and management of machinery including distillation columns, chemical reactors, adsorption columns, bioreactors, centrifuges, autoclaves, incubators, filter presses, and microscopes.
- Collaborates with researchers to design experiments aligning with project goals and timelines.
- Designes and executes standard operating procedures to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Ensures all safety and regulatory protocols are followed.
Laboratory Technician
Strauch Lab
Athens, Georgia
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Executed transfection and maintenance of HEK293F cell lines, for optimal mammalian protein generation.
- Purified transfected proteins via size-exclusion chromatography.
- Conducted transformation and cloning of E. coli to produce plasmids for molecular biology applications.
- Oversaw laboratory operations and ensured optimal functionality of all equipment and instruments.
Undergraduate Researcher
Handa Lab
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Facilitated development of antibacterial polymer coatings for graduate students.
- Operated instruments to accurately detect nitric oxide levels.
- Showcased research at symposiums, fostering collaboration and advancing academic discourse.
- Maintained laboratory.
Lab Assistant
Momany Lab
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Supported multiple biological research initiatives by conducting experiments and analyzing data.
- Executed plasmid preparation, transformation techniques, and electrophoretic mobility shift assays to support molecular biology research.
- Maintained laboratory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemical Engineering
University of Georgia
05.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Independence
- Cooperation
- Problem solving
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Data management
- Equipment management
- Laboratory maintenance
Interests
Timeline
Instructional Laboratory Manager
University of Georgia College of Engineering
10.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Strauch Lab
01.2021 - 10.2022
Undergraduate Researcher
Handa Lab
01.2018 - 05.2020
Lab Assistant
Momany Lab
08.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemical Engineering
University of Georgia