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Marci Kindle

Hayward,CA

Summary

Dedicated research associate with 3 years of experience in the industry lab setting. Strong attention to detail with a drive to learn new skills. A passion for teaching others and sharing research with a broad audience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate II

Novome Biotechnologies Inc.
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed in vivo experiments to test efficacy of engineered microbial medicines on gastrointestinal diseases, commonly designing, conducting and presenting these experiments.
  • Lab techniques included qPCR, ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction.
  • Common mouse handling techniques (IP, IV, SQ, oral gavage) and blood sampling (cardiac punctures, SM, TV).
  • Supported the in vitro team with DNA Assembly, bacterial culturing, NGS and library preps.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.



Pathology Lab Assistant (Per Diem)

San Jose Gastroenterology
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
  • Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop new procedures and protocols.
  • Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Supported operations across Pathology, Histology and Cytology departments.
  • Assisted Pathologist in frozen sections and histologist with tissue processing.
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrument calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
  • Monitored and replenished reagents and tools to support smooth workflow while eliminating delays.
  • Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
  • Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Mouse Handling Techniques
  • Necropsy/Dissection
  • Tissue Fixation
  • Cell Cloning
  • DNA Assembly
  • Bacterial Culturing
  • DNA/RNA Extraction
  • qPCR
  • ELISA
  • NGS/Library Prep
  • Microsoft Office
  • Graphpad Prism

Presentations

Undergraduate Research Symposium – Poster Session 

May 2020 - MTHFR Gene Mutation

May 2021 - FMF Gene Mutation

Timeline

Research Associate II

Novome Biotechnologies Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Pathology Lab Assistant (Per Diem)

San Jose Gastroenterology
10.2021 - 03.2023

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
03.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

California State University - East Bay
Marci Kindle