JUSTIN HENDERSON
Brandon,Mississippi
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dentist
Smilebuilders
Byram, MS
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive dental care services to diverse patient demographics.
- Created and implemented tailored treatment plans based on individual dental needs.
- Mentored dental staff to cultivate a collaborative environment prioritizing patient care.
- Facilitated recruitment, training, and management of dental personnel.
Laboratory Processing – Ficoll Project
Oxford Immunotec Diagnostic Laboratories
Memphis, TN
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Executed pre-analytical tasks for T-SPOT.TB testing to ensure accuracy.
- Isolated PBMCs from patient blood samples, adhering to laboratory protocols.
- Operated Mindray Hematology Analyzer, Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor, and centrifuges efficiently.
- Conducted daily validations of pipettes and analytical balances to maintain quality control.
- Participated in departmental continuing education and training programs to enhance knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines effectively.
Laboratory Assistant - Data Entry Specialist
Oxford Immunotec Diagnostic Laboratories
Memphis, TN
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Received specimens via FedEx and other couriers, sorting contents by collection time.
- Opened patient sample bags, scanning requisition forms and tubes for identification accuracy.
- Released stored orders in Lab Information System (LIS) to facilitate accession number processing.
- Entered sample collection and patient demographic information into LIS, stamping requisitions with receipt dates.
- Participated in verification of data entry accuracy, checking requisitions against LIS entries.
- Logged identified errors, corrected discrepancies, and completed sign-off on verification checks.
Mentor
Scientific Research (SR1) Americorps Site
Ridgeland, MS
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Tutored and mentored middle and high school students in the STEM field, aiming to gain them access to college and choosing prolific majors in the STEM areas.
- Co-Coached the robotics team (Robot Design & Programming)
- Held ACT/College Access Workshops
- Coordinated and implemented a 'Get College Ready' plan of success for the high school students
Research Intern
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Conducted research on polymerization shrinkage of composites and glass ionomers in dental applications.
- Acquired laboratory research techniques to enhance experimental rigor.
- Ensured cleanliness of lab area and organized laboratory notebooks for optimal workflow.
- Collected and analyzed data for presentation to faculty at internship conclusion.
Research Volunteer
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Conducted laboratory procedures for ongoing investigation of aflatoxin removal from contaminated milk samples.
- Managed lab notebooks and maintained cleanliness to ensure efficient workflow.
- Observed data analysis and discussion of conclusions to support research objectives.
Education
Doctorate of Dental Medicine -
University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
Jackson, MS05.2021
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2013
Skills
- Capable of providing comprehensive dental care
- Patient care excellence
- Advanced biomedical and anatomical knowledge
- Familiar with laboratory procedures, protocols, and equipment
- Effective teamwork abilities
- Efficient problem-solving skills
- Adaptability in fast-paced settings
- Self-directed work capability
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Familiarity with programming skills (MATLAB, LabVIEW, C)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Activities
- MSU IMAGE Program (Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education), 01/09 - 12/13
- Held office positions of Keeper of Records & Seals, Vice President, and President of the Theta Delta Delta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., 12/10 - 12/13
- Black Student Association, 01/11 - 12/13
- Brickfire After School Program Mentor, 01/11 - 01/12
- Volunteer Youth Basketball Coach of Starkville City League, 01/12 - 05/12
- 3rd Place in 2013 MSU Engineering Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition, 04/13
- Institute of Biological Engineers(IBE), 04/13 - 04/17
- University of Mississippi Medical Center MedCorp (III) student, 05/13 - 07/13
- University of Mississippi Medical Center UPSTART researcher, 05/13 - 08/13
- MSU Dean’s List, Fall 2013
- Scientific Research (SR1) Americorp Service Member, 01/14 - 09/14
- Mississippi College Pre-Dental Society, 01/14 - 05/15
- Mississippi College Graduate School Dean’s List, Spring 2015
- Student National Dental Association, Fall 2017 - Present
- Vice President of UMMC Chapter of Student National Dental Association, 2018
- President of UMMC Chapter of Student National Dental Association, 2019
- American Student Dental Association, Fall 2017 - Spring 2021
- Global Health Student Association, Fall 2017 - Spring 2021
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Smilebuilders
07.2022 - Current
Laboratory Processing – Ficoll Project
Oxford Immunotec Diagnostic Laboratories
08.2015 - 06.2017
Laboratory Assistant - Data Entry Specialist
Oxford Immunotec Diagnostic Laboratories
07.2015 - 08.2015
Mentor
Scientific Research (SR1) Americorps Site
01.2014 - 08.2014
Research Intern
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2013
Research Volunteer
Mississippi State University
01.2013 - 05.2013
Doctorate of Dental Medicine -
University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Mississippi State University
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