Highly educated and skilled professional with a Master's degree in Biomedical Science and a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, complemented by a minor in Chemistry. Demonstrated expertise in microbiology and molecular biology techniques through professional experience in an accredited laboratory. Led the development of innovative manufacturing processes and conducted personnel training at a glass manufacturing company for over five years. Conducted extensive research on Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of the plague, during graduate studies, focusing on the translocation of Yops into canine-derived cell lines. Served as a teaching assistant for an anatomy and physiology human cadaver lab, overseeing the work of 325 students. Currently employed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist specializing in microbiology at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.