Lauren Hitchcock
Mission Viejo,California
Summary
Organized and dependable researcher successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Skilled in CAR-T cell therapy development and BSL-3 Management/Research and comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
BSL-3 Core Laboratories Manager/Staff Research Associate
University Of California, Irvine
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for inventory, lab safety, standard operating procedure review, oversight of day-to-day operations, IACUC standards and animal welfare, user training, laboratory security, and safety of pathogens in the risk group 3 category, including Select Agent.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments in addition to troubleshooting and resolving equipment and process issues.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes and conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
- Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Assist with the National BSL-3 Training Program as a guest lecturer.
Research Technician
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented the first immunocompetent murine colony for the lab for xenograft experiments, leading to more impactful experimental results.
- Studying immunotherapeutics for castration-resistant neuroendocrine prostate cancer using murine models.
- Proficient in multiple laboratory techniques, including cloning, cell culture, lentivirus production, T-cell maintenance and isolation (human and murine), genomic DNA isolation, CAR-T development, and sequencing.
- Educated others in performing both laboratory and murine techniques.
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Urban Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in emergency situations, effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures n addition to administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing and performed in house testing.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Laboratory Aide
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Dependably maintained over 2,000 vials of drosophila stocks with over 900 genetic markers.
- Performed and aided TAG, survival curve, and Image analysis experiments.
- Independently set genetic crosses and maintained a variety of long-term experiments on diets measuring insulin and leptin stores.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical And Translational Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA05.2018
Skills
- BSL-3
- Cell Culture
- Co-Culture
- Molecular Cloning
- Lentivirus Production
- CAR-T Development
- Immune Cell Isolation
- T-Cell Transduction
- Flow Cytometry
- Genotyping
- IVIS Imaging
- Murine Experimentation and Colony Management
- Murine Injections (IP, SQ, TV, IM) and RO Bleeds
- ADCVI
- Neutralization Assays
- Proficient in SPSS
- Proficient in SnapGene
Timeline
BSL-3 Core Laboratories Manager/Staff Research Associate
University Of California, Irvine
02.2022 - Current
Research Technician
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
08.2020 - 08.2021
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Urban Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
Laboratory Aide
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
01.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Biomedical And Translational Science
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Washington