Laura Harris
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Self motivated Research Technician with experience in fluorescence microcopy and in-depth familiarity with the mouse model. Enjoys the collaborative environment of a research lab but an effective independent worker. Has a diverse skill set and ability to quickly adapt to varying daily needs of the lab. Has proven to be an asset in the laboratory research setting, contributing collaboratively to the success of the team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician
University Of North Carolina- The Frank Conlon Lab
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
- Closely followed lab protocols to assist Ph.D candidates and post doctoral fellows with their research.
- Assisted Ph.D candidates and post doctoral fellows with mouse euthanasia, breeding practices, and mouse dissection.
- Trained to use Zeiss LSM 900 confocal microscope, and multiple brightfield microscopes.
- Teachers aide for BIOL-523- sex differences in human disease under Dr. Frank Conlon.
- Completed training in mouse handling and colony management.
Senior Research Technician
Piedmont Geotechnical Engineering
2021.04 - 2024.05
- Conducted diagnostic testing on soil for residential and commercial building sites.
- Trained other technicians to perform moisture content and load bearing capacity testing.
- Performed data analysis on test results and reported them to the head engineer.
- Transported and shipped soil and concrete samples to 3rd party labs.
Customer Service Representative
Ultraview Archery
2020.08 - 2021.09
- Operated well under high-stress quickly evolving situations, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes and conflicts.
- Managed product complaints, warranty claims, and product returns.
- Assisted customers with shipping issues, and international customs compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology With A Minor in English
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2023
Skills
- Written and oral communication
- Fluorescence microscopy and staining
- Light microscopy and staining
- Tissue fixing and sectioning
- DNA and RNA extraction
- PCR and gel imaging
- Adult and embryonic mouse dissection, adult and embryonic cardiac dissection
- Making and stocking solutions, cleaning glassware, stocking lab materials
Timeline
Research Technician
University Of North Carolina- The Frank Conlon Lab
2023.07 - 2024.06
Senior Research Technician
Piedmont Geotechnical Engineering
2021.04 - 2024.05
Customer Service Representative
Ultraview Archery
2020.08 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Arts - Biology With A Minor in English
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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