Detail-oriented professional with a concentration in microbiology from the University of Tennessee and hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, bioinformatics, and quality assurance. Skilled in managing high-pressure tasks, fostering collaboration, and utilizing advanced tools to analyze biological data. Adept at applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges in the medical and laboratory fields. Intermediate language skills in Portuguese and leadership skills fostered through the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout.