Highly skilled and motivated Molecular / Microbiologist with experience as part of the Laboratory Response Network and Biowatch. Advanced in surveillance, laboratory testing and research.
Performed processing, extraction, and PCR on air filter samples for detection of bioterrorism agents. Participant in Biowatch and the Laboratory Response Network. Responsible for reporting, screening, and basic maintenance.
Taught Undergraduate Microbiology Laboratory. Performed Research in Microbiology including the following techniques: Traditional Polymerase Chain Reaction, amplification, purification, and analysis, Mammalian Cell culture and passaging, Aseptic Technique, Microorganism cell culture and identification techniques.