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LAUREN JACOBSEN

San Jose,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Aragen Life Sciences
Morgan Hill, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Execute cell culture operations
  • Aseptic technique
  • Accurately update process records, technical reports, and electronic lab notebooks (ELN) in a timely fashion. Assist with the maintenance of instruments.

Clinical Laboratory Associate

Natera
San Carlos, CA
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Analyzing laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures
  • Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed
  • Verify the proper specimen being analyzed for patients and perform correct tests that need to be completed
  • Complete routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment
  • Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory
  • Perform other tasks as specified by the manager/director.

Learning Assistant

University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Aided students in a molecular genetics course
  • A ended lectures and helped students work through difficult questions Ran a seminar twice a week in which students could ask for help with practice questions and coursework
  • A ended a weekly meeting with faculty to help improve aspects of the course

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Worked with 3 other teaching assistants to run a laboratory course at the University of Colorado at Boulder
  • The aim of the course was to identify novel chemotherapeutics that produce additive or synergistic effects with radiation by screening in fruit flies (Drosophila)
  • Created presentations on laboratory topics and presented them Answered questions regarding concepts discussed in the course Helped students learn laboratory techniques
  • Administrative tasks such as taking a endance and inpu ing grades

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.2019

Skills

  • Cell Culture
  • SDS-PAGE
  • HPLC
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Microsoft Office Skillful
  • BSL-2 Laboratory experience
  • Tecan Liquid Handler
  • Qiasymphony

Timeline

Research Associate

Aragen Life Sciences
07.2021 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Associate

Natera
04.2020 - 07.2021

Learning Assistant

University of Colorado at Boulder
01.2018 - 05.2018

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado at Boulder
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology

University of Colorado At Boulder
LAUREN JACOBSEN