ISABEL BURNS
WICHITA
Summary
Experienced Microbiologist and Professor with proven experience in a quality control lab and complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks and experiments with a positive attitude. Engaging professional monitoring academics and using various methods to teach general science, molecular cell biology, and microbiology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Biology
WSUTech
08.2025 - Current
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments, and handouts to facilitate learning.
Microbiologist
Fagron Sterile Services
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct routine testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure quality and sterility
- Monitor laboratory and incubated products for microbial growth and contamination
- Develop and validate new microbiological test methods
- Evaluate and interpret microbiological test results and maintain accurate records
Clinical Research Coordinator
Tekton Research
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated clinical trials with multiple sites, ensuring timely completion of study deliverables and succeeded 30% over enrollment goals
- Monitored study progress and data quality that ensured protocol compliance and SOPs.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with study participants and healthcare providers
Patient Research Recruitment Specialist
Alliance for Multispecialty Research
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and research team to assess recruitment requirements and identify subjects promptly
- Used a variety of sourcing techniques to identify and engage with potential participants, resulting in a 20% increase in the number of qualified patients.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Human Performance Lab, Wichita State University
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted a systematic literature review to identify gaps in existing research on a particular topic
- Designed and performed experiments to test hypotheses
- Collected and analyzed data using statistical software
- Accepted to the 2022 national ASHA conference and presented successful research findings
Hospital Patient Safety Assistant
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Ensured patient safety and comfort by monitoring vital signs, accurately reporting changes in patient condition, and responding appropriately to emergency situations
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning to ensure patient safety and comfort
Emergency Room Scribe
Scribe America
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Transcribed dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
- Communicated with physicians and medical team to provide quality medical charts and patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Newman University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Wichita State University
12.2022
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Microbiological techniques
- Quality control procedures
- Data interpretation
- Laboratory research
- Conducting assays
Accomplishments
Accepted to the 2022 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association conference to present undergraduate research regarding orofacial myology.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Biology
WSUTech
08.2025 - Current
Microbiologist
Fagron Sterile Services
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Tekton Research
05.2023 - 07.2024
Patient Research Recruitment Specialist
Alliance for Multispecialty Research
06.2022 - 05.2023
Hospital Patient Safety Assistant
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
12.2020 - 06.2021
Emergency Room Scribe
Scribe America
02.2020 - 12.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Human Performance Lab, Wichita State University
01.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Wichita State University
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Newman University