Jamila Tucker
Lexington,KY
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a doctoral degree in Microbiology and Immunology. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating host-pathogens interactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
08.2019 - Current
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Blood Assurance
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Supervisor
Barnes And Noble
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Education
Ph.D. - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Lexington, KY01.2024
Master of Science - MS, Microbiology
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Murfreesboro, TN08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN12.2016
Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Phlebotomy
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Mouse Handling
- Western Blotting
- EMSA
- Bacterial Transformation
- Bacterial Culture
- Bacterial Cell Culture
- ELISA
Certification
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
08.2019 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Blood Assurance
03.2017 - 08.2017
Supervisor
Barnes And Noble
08.2012 - 03.2017
Ph.D. - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Master of Science - MS, Microbiology
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Tennessee
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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