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Ellie M. Sohn

Austin,TX

Summary

Highly motivated laboratory technician who does not hesitate to ask questions and try to understand the purpose of the tasks. Has various experience as a lab tech with lots of skills from different lab settings. Usually described as a fast learner.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Science and Language Tutor

Varsity Tutor
Tulsa , OK
01.2022 - Current
  • Teach high school level biochemistry and biology
  • Teach language classes including Korean and Japanese
  • Increase students' biochemistry grade to A
  • Establish more efficient method of study

Combat Medic (68W)

Army Reserve
Wichita, KS
10.2018 - Current
  • Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
  • Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
  • Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
  • Attend weekend drill assembly

Lab Technician

Inframark
Jones, OK
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Improved report format and procedure of biomass report analysis reducing time consumption for analysis by 60%
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields to minimize infection risks.
  • Conducted daily analysis for each sample following the SOP.
  • Plugged in and validated data.
  • Maintain quality assurance.
  • Inventory
  • Cell culture

Private Math Tutor

Varsity Tutors
Tulsa, OK
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help high school students thrive and learn.
  • Tutored 5 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans

Lab Assistant

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Preparation of tissues, mammalian cell cultures, and embryonic cell culture of brain and liver cell
  • Collect and analyze data from experimental procedures and discuss results
  • Provide experimental and technical support for ongoing research projects


Associate Scientist

IQVIA
08.2022 - Current
  • Assay Development & Optimization: Assist in the design and optimization of immunoassay protocols, ensuring consistent and reliable performance across different assay platforms.
  • Manufacturing Support: Provide technical support during the manufacturing process, ensuring that immunoassay products meet established quality standards and specifications.
  • Quality Control & Compliance: Perform routine quality control testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting to ensure products comply with regulatory guidelines, including GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and other applicable standards.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve processes, including troubleshooting manufacturing issues and suggesting solutions for continuous improvement.
    Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and review technical documentation, including batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and validation reports to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to ensure seamless product transitions from development to manufacturing.
  • Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment by adhering to best practices for chemical handling and waste disposal.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.2016

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
12.2013

Skills

  • Staining for microbiology
  • Affinity Chromatography
  • Protein expression in E coli system
  • High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography
  • UV-visible absorption spectrum measurement
  • Incorporation of analog amino acid into protein using by minimum media system
  • Aseptic skill under BSL2 environment
  • Mammalian Cell Culture (Chinese Hamster Ovary)
  • Data Entry
  • Specimen Processing
  • ELISA
  • RT-PCR
  • Luminex assay
  • Quanterix assay

Accomplishments

  • Army Combat training
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Project title: Effect of Landfill Leachate on the Viability of Mammalian Cells Grown in Vitro Ran water quality test of 3 samples of water
  • Project title: Molecular Scatology Using DNA Barcoding
  • Translation experiences :Legal translation in Tulsa court, Medical paper translation
  • Research project in OSU using following skills:
  • 1. Protein expression in E. coli system
    2. The protein extraction and purification using by affinity- and ion exchange-chromatography.
    3. Measurement of Uv-visible absorption spectrum of native and analog protein to confirm their purity and incorporation of analog amino acid.



Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • NREMT
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Associate Scientist

IQVIA
08.2022 - Current

Science and Language Tutor

Varsity Tutor
01.2022 - Current

Lab Technician

Inframark
04.2020 - 11.2021

Private Math Tutor

Varsity Tutors
12.2018 - 03.2020

Combat Medic (68W)

Army Reserve
10.2018 - Current

Lab Assistant

Tulsa Community College
08.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Oklahoma State University

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

Tulsa Community College
Ellie M. Sohn