Promotion to a senior technician introduced data analysis and presentation while maintaining core laboratory techniques
Independently compile and interpret test results to be approved by the study director and delivered to the client
Expanded leadership abilities through lead technician positions on more complex studies
Managed assembling test plans, scheduling tests, and data analysis
Trained junior staff on multiple laboratory techniques in both BSL2 and BSL3 environments
Delegated as “responsible individual” for laboratory oversight
Multi-level duties included revised software validations for compliance and maintenance and troubleshooting of various instruments
Proactive planning, scheduling, and communication with manufacturers.
Biology Technician
Battelle
08.2020 - 01.2023
Performed various plate-based assays and microbiological decontamination tests following GLP and non-GLP standards
Upon the completion of assays, collected data, complied results, and communicated all findings to the study director
Through a lead technician role, developed leadership, communication, organixzing, and planning skills
Assisted the study director in developing test methods and scheduling for all working on the project
Supported responsible individuals in maintaining laboratory equipment.
Undergraduate, university of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
08.2019 - 03.2020
Role involved using qPCR analysis to collect data on the ratio between live and total M
Tuberculosis found in granulomas of SIV positive and SIV negative individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mediterranean Art and Archaeology
University of Pittsburgh
2020
Coursework: Various chemistry and biology lectures and laboratories and undergraduate independent study -
Skills
LABORATORY SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Biological and Chemical Techniques
Aseptic techniques in a BSL2 and BSL3 environment, PAPR Training, equipment maintenance and validations, hazardous waste trainings, viral propagation and testing, bacterial culturing, testing, and gram staining, mammalian cell culture production and maintenance, in vitro and plate-based assays including ELISA (sandwich and competitive), ADA, qPCR, TCID50, and HAI (CDC Proficient)
Core Competencies
GLP experience, Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP), CPR certification, Microsoft applications, sample tracking software, Pilgrim, data entry and analysis, authored reports, SOPs, and Fact Sheets Strengthened communication, leadership, and planning skills through lead technician roles
Timeline
Senior Biology Technician
Battelle
01.2023 - Current
Biology Technician
Battelle
08.2020 - 01.2023
Undergraduate, university of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mediterranean Art and Archaeology
University of Pittsburgh
Coursework: Various chemistry and biology lectures and laboratories and undergraduate independent study -