Dakota Hartliep
Tucson,AZ
Summary
I am currently employed as Research Technician III at University of Arizona Cancer Center, specializing in laboratory techniques and data analysis. Proven ability to conduct detailed experiments and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Six years of experience at Nike Factory Store in Tucson and Phoenix, serving as a sales associate, trainer, visuals team member, and team lead cashier. Additional roles included positions in a radiocarbon dating lab at the University of Arizona and within the HR department at SAAVI, enhancing skills in diverse environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician III
University of Arizona – Cancer Center
03.2022 - Current
- Knowledge of surgical and clinical techniques.
- Conduct pre-clinical studies as well as developing efficient and cost-effective designs for cancer treatment experiments.
- Report experimental findings weekly to the primary investigator.
- Ability to prioritize workloads.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
- Trained new lab members on proper techniques and equipment usage, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Troubleshot technical issues with laboratory equipment promptly, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or user errors.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and establish project relevance.
- Maximized efficiency by meticulously organizing and administering experiments.
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
Volunteer – Death Investigations
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Work alongside multiple training investigators and detectives.
- Knowledge on how to approach a scene, document the scene, how to manipulate the decedent, and how to prepare the decedent and evidence for transport.
- Issued subpoenas and located/indexed confidential documents, learned clerical duties.
- Biological specimen retrieval and transport.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Nike Factory Store
11.2013 - 12.2019
- Retail and sales experience for over six years.
- Team lead and trainer at Nike.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Worked alongside visuals lead to design store layouts
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Human Resources
SAAVI: Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for all relevant and sensitive employee files, reference checks, potential employee interviews, and onboarding.
- Point of contact for Open Enrollment with the company, assisted with existing employee interviews for the open enrollment process.
- Supported human resources functions such as recruitment coordination, onboarding facilitation, and employee record management.
- Assisted human resources in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring potential candidates, contributing to the overall growth of the company.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, training, benefits administration, and employee relations matters.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires requiring credentialing services.
Laboratory Technician
University of Arizona
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Lab.
- Responsible for extremely delicate and irreplaceable samples; improved attention to detail.
- Responsible for properly processing all 100-150 samples per day and correctly recording all the necessary information for each sample.
- Gained experience in a working lab where techniques are transferrable between labs.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
Glendale, AZ05-2021
No Degree - Biochemistry
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Scientific terminology
- Laboratory techniques
- Written and oral communication
- Performing experiments
- Sample preparation
- Cell culture
- Experimental design
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Conducting experiments
- Inventory restock and supply
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Animal handling
Certification
Certificate in Criminal Investigations from Arizona State University
Timeline
Research Technician III
University of Arizona – Cancer Center
03.2022 - Current
Volunteer – Death Investigations
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
01.2021 - 06.2021
Human Resources
SAAVI: Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
10.2017 - 12.2017
Laboratory Technician
University of Arizona
01.2016 - 07.2016
Sales Associate/Cashier
Nike Factory Store
11.2013 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
No Degree - Biochemistry
University of Arizona
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