Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Microbiologist I
Matica Biotechnology, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Participated in Environmental Monitoring Performance Qualification (EMPQ) of ISO 7/8 manufacturing locations
Performed routine Environmental Monitoring of ISO 7/8 manufacturing locations
Authored numerous procedures relating to equipment operations, training protocols, and personnel qualification requirements
Reviewed and edited procedures to minimize risk of deviations and CAPAs
Authored the training protocol for laboratory pipette utilization for the Quality Control department
Developed a platform assay for the rapid detection of Mycoplasma species utilizing real-time PCR
Developed a platform assay designed for rapid Sterility testing
Maintained proper documentation of data through Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA principles.
Faculty
Molecular Genetics Research, Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Led Research for Credit (9 hours/, Characterized SET1 mutants in yeast cells by observing heat shock resistance
Verified the genotype of each SET1 mutant using PCR and gel electrophoresis
Investigated the relationship between heat shock resistance and methylation through independent research of scientific studies.
Graduate Student Assistant
Anthropology Lab, A&M
10.2019 - 03.2020
Assisted in the meta-analysis and subsampling of coprolites
Conducted proper procedures for handling and preserving ancient DNA.
Student Lab Assistant
Agri-Life Entomology Lab, A&M University
10.2018 - 12.2019
Collected DNA samples from live mosquitoes to be analyzed through PCR
Developed new lab protocols to be used for training new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.2021
Skills
Assay Development
Environmental Monitoring
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
Team Development
Technical Writing
Microbiological Techniques
Additional Information
LEADERSHIP BSA Venture Crew 8787
President, August 2015-January 2020
Planned and led high adventure activities, coordinated with adult leaders, mentored youth, following Safe Scouting Principles.
HONORS BSA District Venturer of the Year, 2015 & 2019
BSA Venturing Ranger Award, June 2017
BSA Venturing Summit Award, January 2020
Venturing’s highest rank
Timeline
Quality Control Microbiologist I
Matica Biotechnology, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Faculty
Molecular Genetics Research, Texas A&M University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Graduate Student Assistant
Anthropology Lab, A&M
10.2019 - 03.2020
Student Lab Assistant
Agri-Life Entomology Lab, A&M University
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Texas A&M University
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