JOSHUA TERRY
Research Assistant
VISALIA,CA
Summary
Experienced laboratory professional with four years of hands-on experience performing experimental and clerical work to advance research goals. Skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
UC Davis VMTRC
Tulare, CA
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Investigated antibiotic susceptibility of dairy pathogens using high-throughput microfluidic qPCR via Biomark HD and Juno systems.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook for future analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Lab Technician
Edeniq Inc
Visalia, CA
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Qualified, maintained proficiency, and authored formally approved standard operating procedures..
- Assisted lab safety committee duties, conducted safety inspections, and resolved near-miss and incident reports.
- Documented and verified chemical inventory.
- Reported and assembled test results using LIMS software.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Summer Research Intern
UC Davis
Davis, CA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Generated plasmid preps and characterized by RE digest and sequencing.
- Prepared buffer and media solutions for experimental needs.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
Lab Assistant
UC Davis
Davis, CA
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Coordinated with PI and postdoc researchers to conduct experiments on the effects of point-mutations in highly conserved regions of centromeric histone-three DNA using plant models.
- Performed DNA extraction, PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, and DNA purification.
- Cultivated greenhouse Arabidopsis specimens, performing emasculation of flowers, tracking and performing crosses, seed collection, embryo rescue, and screening of progeny.
- Prepared outreach presentation media for a public audience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Genomics, Psychology
University of California
Davis, CA 09.2013 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA 08.2022 - Current
Skills
Conducting assays
Specimen and sample preparation
Inventory and supply management
Documentation abilities
Technical Writing
Lab safety
Proficient in PCR
Immunohistochemistry assay knowledge
Standard methods
Southern blotting
ELISA assay
Gene expression
MS Office
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
College of The Sequoias
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
UC Davis VMTRC
09.2020 - 03.2022
Lab Technician
Edeniq Inc
05.2018 - 10.2019
Summer Research Intern
UC Davis
06.2017 - 09.2017
Lab Assistant
UC Davis
09.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Genomics, Psychology
University of California
09.2013 - 05.2017