Karen Lau
Research Associate III
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Well-qualified medical researcher knowledgeable in both the clinical and research laboratory settings. Offering 20 year background as scientific data collecting, recordkeeper and research analysis.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate I-III
Leidos Biomedical Inc.
Frederick, MD
04.2006 - Current
- This is a Monday - Friday 0830 - 1700, 40 hours per week work schedule
- Gather research data to create graphs and charts highlighting results of scientific experiments with Prism and MS Excel
- Collaborate with leadership and peers to advance in understanding of leukocyte mechanisms
- Help team to meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation, performing annual competency testing, and maintaining quality control data
- Conduct leukocyte analyses with flow cytometric analysis and western blotting on regular basis
- Produce reports, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint slides outlining key details
- Perform research on neutrophil studies to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contributions
- Troubleshot problems through research and communication with tech support for proper actions
- Identify laboratory supplies and reagents for research projects with approved budget
Research Assistant
SAIC
Frederick, MD
05.2001 - 03.2006
- This is a Monday - Friday 0830 - 1700, 40 hours per week work schedule
- Monitored immune functions in HIV-infected patient with flow cytometry
- Maintained quality control documents to meet regulation requirements
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Rockville, MD 09.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 01.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
Lab operations
Certification
MT - Medical Technologist
Accomplishments
- 2017 Innovation in Science and Technology Award for the discovery of a genetic mutation in WDR1 that causes a novel primary immunodeficiency
- 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award for our group contribution in determining the effectiveness of bone marrow transplants in patients with immunodeficiencies
- 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award for our group contribution in determining the mechanism of IFN-g on superoxide production in patients with chronic granulomatous disease
- Poster presentations 2007 -2019 at the Spring Research Festival, Fort Detrick
Publication
- Cytoskeletal abnormalities and neutrophil dysfunction in WDR1 deficiency. Blood 2016 Oct 27; 128(17) 2135-2143
- Interleukin-12 Receptor beta 1 deficiency predisposing to disseminated Coccidiodomycosis. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011 Feb 15; 52(4): 99-102
- Evaluation of a single platform technology for lymphocyte immunophenotyping. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology 2007 Oct; 14(10) 1342-1348
Timeline
Research Associate I-III
Leidos Biomedical Inc.
04.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
09.2002 - 12.2005
Research Assistant
SAIC
05.2001 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Maryland - Baltimore
01.1997 - 05.1999
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