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Jessica Lawrence

Entry-level Biochemist
Warner Robins,GA

Summary

Structured Junior Research Scientist offering three-year background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a record of success in contributing to successful running of research laboratories. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Committed to strictly following OSHA and EPA mandates to facilitate safe, proper disposal of hazardous waste and samples. Enthusiastic entry-level biochemist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in research industry. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in clinical research.

Overview

9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Assistant

Atrium Navicent Health
Macon , GA
2020.08 - Current

Medical laboratory assistant primary role involves compiling data, transferring notes and recordings, labeling, organizing, and maintaining samples. Role consists of working closely with senior staff, physicians, and patients to report data/test results.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Perform clerical and administrative duties.
  • Enter laboratory data and register patient information on computer systems Soarian and Citrix using laboratory requisitions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
  • Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Mental Health Technician

National Alliance Of Mental Illness
Warner Robins , GA
2020.06 - 2020.08

Seasonal mental health technician, primary role involved improvement of skill acquisition and increasing appropriate behavior of adult individuals through provision of behavioral health leadership. Role also involved being member of multiple individuals’ multi-disciplinary team of professional personnel to implement prevention plan unique to each individual to ensure optimum behavioral health and quality of life.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze individual development data to guide individual's acquisition of skills and plan for instruction and professional development.
  • Assist lead technician in designing and implementing intervention plans that reflects best potential of resident’s individual development to plann interventions that target identified needs.
  • Work closely with organizational director in planning, implementing, and assessing reform efforts at residential home for purpose of creating learning environment that supports independency achievement for all residents.
  • Guide individual’s acquisition of social skills.

Science Teacher

Johnson County High School
Wrightsville , GA
2019.09 - 2020.08

Primary role to instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in scientific subjects of environmental science and human anatomy and physiology. Educate high school students with engaging lessons that encouraged students with engaging lessons. Continuous adaptation of teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs while encouraging students to explore learning opportunities in all aspects of life by challenging themselves daily.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborative development and implementation of engaging curriculum and supportive materials to facilitate positive learning outcomes in accordance with school district and federal guidelines.
  • Fostered student academic success by clearly outlining course objectives and expectations, monitoring progress and offering additional assistance.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Established student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.

Biological Science Technician

USDA-ARS
Byron , GA
2016.08 - 2018.11

Biological science aid primary role involved providing laboratory support for research designed to improve disease resistance and other agriculturally important traits in fruit and tree nuts. Role also involved being: critical analyst, public speaker, and specialist in advising interns, lab technicians, and other professional personnel. Responsibilities include maintenance of beneficial microbes and conducting microbiology techniques. Technician served as member of organization’s community outreach responsible for implementing and evaluating projects conducted in collaboration with local farmers and agricultural facilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Conducted research assays, processed samples for analysis, providing accurate experimental notes, data collection
  • Provided assistance to and trained students, interns, and other lab technicians in biosafety, lab techniques, proper disposal and cleaning procedures, plus supervision.
  • Able to maintain consistently high quality of work, carrying out tasks efficiently with minimal supervision in team-oriented environment.
  • Boosted team efficiency by routinely subculturing and maintaining liquid nematode cultures and preparing microbiological growth media and solutions

Education

Master of Science - Public Health in Environmental Sciences

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
2018.08 - 2021.05

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Fort Valley State College & University
Fort Valley, GA
2012.08 - 2018.05

Certificate - Patient Care Assisting

Central Georgia Technical College
Milledgeville, GA
2011.08 - 2012.05

Skills

Verbal and written communication

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Accomplishments

  • Conduct and incorporate research findings into practice settings with local agriculture individuals
  • Independently developed/designed various aspects of research projects on the basis of overall objectives outlined by supervisor.
  • Collaborative implementation of continuous improvement programs focused on raising academic achievement, education teaching skills, and community involvement with other scientific investigators
  • Developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organization and critical thinking, and people management skills enabling me to effectively coordinate with and direct a varied group of residents, students and staff
  • Conducted research to improve the quality of testing for bioterroristic agents in complex matrices of food supply that could be of concern to public health.
  • Knowledge in the agricultural sector of public health and its importance to local farming and communities that rely on local farming.

Affiliations

American Public Health Association, Member Active: June 2019- present Abstract reviewer

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Atrium Navicent Health
2020.08 - Current

Mental Health Technician

National Alliance Of Mental Illness
2020.06 - 2020.08

Science Teacher

Johnson County High School
2019.09 - 2020.08

Master of Science - Public Health in Environmental Sciences

Fort Valley State University
2018.08 - 2021.05

Biological Science Technician

USDA-ARS
2016.08 - 2018.11

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Fort Valley State College & University
2012.08 - 2018.05

Certificate - Patient Care Assisting

Central Georgia Technical College
2011.08 - 2012.05
Jessica LawrenceEntry-level Biochemist