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Kailee Barnes

Salt Lake City,Utah

Summary

Diligent research and design associate organized in handling documentation, recordkeeping and data analysis. Skilled in enhancing research with accuracy and precision. Dedicated to executing protocols to meet study objectives and requirements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Co-Diagnistics
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2023 - Current
  • Research & Development of a variety of PCR technologies
  • Responsible for analyzing, collecting, and interpreting various sets of data
  • Precise and accurate documentation in One Note, present completed studies at relevant conferences and contribute to further publications
  • Regularly perform sample preparation and extractions with minimal supervision
  • Various lab activities performed in a Biological Level 2 (BSL-2) handling infectious/pathogenic materials
  • Introduce and implement new experimental protocols
  • Attend conferences related to research topics of interest.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Design new experiments based on previous work or existing literature reviews.
  • Created presentations to explain research findings to colleagues and supervisors.
  • Collaborated with other scientists to develop new methods for analyzing data.
  • Actively participated in weekly meetings with the research team to discuss progress towards project goals.
  • Identified potential sources of error during experiments or analyses.
  • Troubleshoot various machines responsible for obtaining PCR results and manipulate protocols for further use.
  • Effective communication with upper management and peers essential for maximum performance

Manufacturing/Formulation Technician I

Co-Diagnistics
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2023 - Current
  • Ensure efficient product manufacturing
  • Maintaining a clean lab environment and organizing materials
  • Organizing and observing data in Excel
  • Accurately measuring various substances to create product chemistry
  • Accurately pipetting chemistry onto film at exact points, dexterity necessary
  • Effective communication with manager, peers, and team lead

Office Clerk

The Rose Shop
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for receiving and processing floral arrangements
  • Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
  • Answered phone calls in a professional manner and transferred calls accordingly.
  • Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
  • Delivered helpful and kind customer service to guests, maintaining composure in stressful situations to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail daily.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for tracking data and creating reports.
  • Greeted customers, answered inquiries, and directed them to the appropriate department.
  • Received payments from customers via cash or credit card transactions.
  • Managed client communication, scanning documents and distribution of mail.
  • Prepared invoices for customers based on their orders and payment terms.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Home Arts Team

This Is The Place Heritage Park
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Knitting, crocheting, poetry writing, cleaning and maintaining historical houses
  • Dedication to the maintenance of a historical uniform
  • Memorizing large sums of information about 19th century daily life, customs, and traditions to inform patrons touring the historical park

Assistant Grip

Turquoise Media
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Attached sandbags to stands or booms for stabilization purposes.
  • Set up and operate grip equipment such as dollies, cranes, jib arms, and tracks for camera movement.
  • Placed flags, nets, silks, scrims, bounce boards and diffusers to control light intensity or direction.
  • Fixed cameras to stationary and crane mounts to achieve perfect angles.
  • Applied creative camera angle and lighting effect techniques to capture unique and appealing shots for productions.
  • Inspected lighting instruments for proper power levels and color temperatures.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times on set.
  • Erected tents to protect crew members from wind or rain while shooting outdoors.
  • Collaborated with Gaffer and Lighting Director regarding placement of lights.

Set Design

Turquoise Media
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Designed new settings for a short film according to customer specifications
  • Ordering and receiving additional items on set

Costume Design

Turquoise Media
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with artistic staff to design costumes, supporting culture and themes of production.
  • Community with set and costume designers to ensure continuity and script adherence.

Performer

Dead City Haunted House
Murray, UT
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Maintained composure during unexpected events on stage or in the audience.
  • Motivated fellow cast members throughout long days of rehearsals or shows.
  • Rehearsed lines, blocking movements, entrances and exits and transitions between scenes regularly.
  • Developed character backstories to further enhance performance quality.

Clinical Technician I

Myriad Genetics
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for receiving and accessioning blood clot samples
  • Aliquoting, diluting, and assay of serum samples to test for severity of rheumatoid arthritis
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
  • Supported efficient operations by keeping supplies organized and stocked.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Prepared specimens for testing by centrifuging blood samples and performing other specimen processing tasks.
  • Effective communication with management and peers

Small Animal Care Technician

American Preclinical Services
Coon Rapids, MN
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for feeding, watering, cleaning banks of cages containing small animals (rats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs)
  • Looking after the wellbeing of small laboratory animals to ensure their comfort throughout various preclinical studies
  • Thorough documentation of duties in accordance with GLP
  • Work guided by detailed SOPs to ensure accuracy of duties and the success of various preclinical studies

Direct Support Staff

Hiawatha Homes Incorporated
Rochester, MN
10.2014 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for feeding, bathing, assisting, and distributing proper medication for several disabled individuals
  • Monitored client behavior to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
  • Observed changes in behavior or condition of clients to report to supervisor or medical staff promptly.
  • Assisted with the development of skills needed for independent living such as budgeting money or grocery shopping.
  • Ensured that all services are provided in a safe environment free from abuse or neglect.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities in activities of daily living.
  • Maintained accurate records including incident reports, progress notes, medication logs.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed instructions from physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Supported clients in managing their own health care needs including scheduling doctor's appointments and taking medications properly.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Conducted household management tasks such as light housekeeping duties, meal preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -

University of Minnesota Rochester
05.2017

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Exceptional problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communicator in any group
  • Organization skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to take on challenges
  • Cooperative team member
  • Quick learner
  • Issue resolution
  • Research and Analysis
  • Documentation Skills
  • Data Collection
  • Protocol Development
  • Quantitative Research
  • Data Extraction
  • Research Planning
  • Experimental Design
  • Python Programming
  • Data Interpretation
  • Documentation Abilities
  • Qualitative Research
  • Lab Safety
  • Specimen Processing
  • Schedule Coordination

Education Information

Biomedical Informatics Master’s program, University of Utah, 2019-2020

Research

  • Directed Research conducted on Northern Screech Owls (09/2014 - 05/2015)
  • Responsible for catching and releasing Northern Screech Owls at Quarry Hill Nature Center after collecting saliva samples for DNA analysis.
  • Directed Research focused on the Genetics of synesthesia (09/2015 - 2017), awarded "Best Directed Research" at an annual symposium in 2016
  • Experience with DNA collection, analysis, spectrophotometry for DNA quantity and quality assessment, PCR, BLAST and PrimerQuest knowledge to create various DNA primers through NCBI and IDT
  • Directed Research at the Mayo Clinic orthopedic laboratory research for Carpal Tunnel Release procedures (04/2015
  • Successfully identified the location of the thenar motor branch of the median nerve under ultrasound. This had not been done previously and relevant information will be used in future carpal tunnel release procedures. This research pertained to a micro-invasive carpal tunnel release device, the SX-One MicroKnife, created by Sonex Health, LLC. Contributed to the collection of data and writing of published paper; “Sonographic Visualization of the Thenar Motor Branch of the Median Nerve: A Cadaveric Validation Study”. Published in PM&R Journal, 2016. Responsible for the creation and presentation of the poster for orthopedic research at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana 2016

Timeline

Research Associate

Co-Diagnistics
11.2023 - Current

Manufacturing/Formulation Technician I

Co-Diagnistics
03.2023 - Current

Office Clerk

The Rose Shop
11.2022 - 03.2023

Home Arts Team

This Is The Place Heritage Park
09.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant Grip

Turquoise Media
09.2022 - 10.2022

Set Design

Turquoise Media
11.2021 - 12.2021

Costume Design

Turquoise Media
11.2021 - 12.2021

Performer

Dead City Haunted House
10.2021 - 11.2021

Clinical Technician I

Myriad Genetics
05.2019 - 06.2021

Small Animal Care Technician

American Preclinical Services
10.2017 - 11.2018

Direct Support Staff

Hiawatha Homes Incorporated
10.2014 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -

University of Minnesota Rochester

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Utah

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