Carol Elmasry
Concord,CA
Summary
Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Intern
University of California, Davis
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Generate and physiologically characterize tomato lines with allelic mutations by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing on fruit quality traits, shelf-life and fruit transcriptome
- Gel extraction, screening T-DNA by PCR, PCR cleaning, and producing/analyzing Sanger sequencing results
- Amplifying gRNA flanking regions for mutation detection
- Tomato transformation by Agrobacterium-mediated approach
- DNA and RNA isolation for harvested CRISPR generated fruit & Reverse transcription
- QRT-PCR for fruit cDNA
- Completed literature review on CRISPR and how it can treat Pancreatic Cancer
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Conducted research experiments to test and validate new technologies.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators, and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop new procedures and protocols.
Expeditor
Benchmark Electronics
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized, filed, and maintained production documents, including blueprints, SOPs, and schedules
- Acquired production information to update project managers and planners of potential problems or delays
- Worked with internal teams, vendors, and customers to coordinate
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Benchmark Electronics
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Check goods received against purchase orders or invoices
- Check material against packing lists for inclusion of component parts
- Process inputs for receipts in ERP system
- Sort material according to predetermined criteria.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Fermentation/Microbiology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Diablo Valley Community College
Pleasant Hill, CA06.2021
Skills
- Gel extraction, PCR cleaning and Sanger sequencing
- QRT-PCR for fruit cDNA
- Screening T-DNA by PCR
- Analyzing Sanger sequencing results (computer work)
- Data collection Research documentation, and organization through Microsoft Office
- Materials restocking Computers and electronics
- Issue Research Administrative Skills
- Test Results Interpretation
- DNA Sequencing
- Training Junior Team Members
- Critical Thinking Proficiency
Additional Information
- Gene and Gene Expression| Bioenergetics/Metabolism| Comparative Genomics | Genetics & Biotech Lab| Intro Microbiology Lab
Certification
- Received an award for being a member of The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Awarded an Honor Graduate Certificate
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Intern
University of California, Davis
03.2022 - 06.2023
Expeditor
Benchmark Electronics
06.2021 - 09.2021
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Benchmark Electronics
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Fermentation/Microbiology
University of California - Davis
Associate of Science - Biology
Diablo Valley Community College
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