Laboratory Technician
Kelsey Rae Dynek
Neogen
Lincoln,NE
Overview
Experienced laboratory technician with over 5 years of experience in biological sciences. Detail oriented, committed to the job, and a team oriented. Open to relocate.
05+
years of professional experience
Work History
10.2025 - Current1 Year 1 Month
Laboratory Technician II - Flex Employee
Neogen
- Balance work in both DNA Extraction laboratory and Sample Processing laboratory to improve overall workflow of the company
- Prepared animal samples, including hair, tissue, blood, and semen, in a specific layout to facilitate tracking during DNA extraction
- Extract DNA from animal samples using a deep understanding of various types of chemistries and purify these samples with specialized purification instruments
- Amplified DNA from extracted samples using various instruments, transferring DNA and adding reagents across up to 72 plates of 96 wells daily
- Process and further purify the amplified DNA and prepare it for hybridization using instruments to transfer reagents and incubate samples
- Hybridized DNA to bead-based array chips by tracking plates of 96 samples and pairing them with appropriate array chips, loading up to 72 plates onto a hybridization instrument
- Stain the bead-based array chips using a liquid handler and load the completed chip onto specialized equipment for the genetic information to be collected and passed onto our data team
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance
05.2021 - 10.20254 Years 5 Months
Laboratory Technician II - Veterinary Diagnostics
Neogen
- Perform ELISA tests to and analyze data to determine if target antibodies and hormones are present in samples sent to the lab
- Perform PCR tests and analyze data to determine if target RNA or DNA viruses or bacteria are present in samples sent to the lab
- Created sample orders to accurately charge clients and track testing progress
- Collaborated with team of 5 to complete 500+ PCR rapid turnaround tests and report results by end of day, ensuring all other testing was done within 24 hours
Education
Bachelor of Science | Animal Science and Pre-Vet Track, Mathematics
University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 05-2021
University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Lincoln, NE
05-2021
- Major: Animal Science and Pre-Vet Track
- Minor: Mathematics
- GPA: 3.1
Skills
Community Involvment
No Coast Roller Derby
Player – Blocker, Jammer, Pivot
- Work on a team of 5 at a time to get our jammer around the track as many times as possible while also stopping the opposing jammer and their blockers simultaneously
- Communicate openly and constantly to promote team cohesion and move as one
- Currently learning all positions available on the track as I enjoy learning new things and enjoy good challenge
Timeline
Laboratory Technician II - Flex Employee
Neogen
10.2025 - CurrentRead more
Laboratory Technician II - Veterinary Diagnostics
Neogen
05.2021 - 10.2025Read more
University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science and Pre-Vet Track, Mathematics
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