Natasha Kanhirun
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Dedicated lab technician with expertise in specimen management and documentation. Strong attention to detail and time management skills foster efficient laboratory workflows. Extensively trained in wide range of techniques and equipment. Dedicated to reliable work and an efficient workflow.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician I
Quest Diagnostics
San Juan Capistrano, California
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Responsible for the data entry, sorting, and organization of processed specimens in the department.
- Ensured proper documentation and the timely delivery of scanned samples to the respective laboratories.
Lab Instructional Assistant
UCSD
La Jolla, California
09.2023 - 12.2024
- 2 Quarters of Introductory Biology Lab (LD BILD 4)
- 2 Quarters of Microbiology Lab (UD BIMM 121)
- Taught techniques in microbial physiology, microbial genomics, and microbial evolution. Inquiry-based experiments covering the fundamentals of working with live microscopic organisms and bioinformatically analyzing genomes.
Student Researcher
UCSD School Of Medicine, Pride Lab
La Jolla, CA
11.2022 - 12.2024
- 2000+ hours
- Research focused on identifying jumbo bacteriophages against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including but not limited to ESKAPE pathogens, gram-positive bacteria, and gamma-proteobacteria.
- Founder of 8 gamma-proteobacteria jumbo bacteriophages.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2023
Skills
- Techniques: Nanodrop, PCR, qPCR, microscopy, Qiacube DNA extraction, Qubit, DNA Sequencing, Jumbo Phage Isolation Protocol, Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive Bacteria Cultivation
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Affiliations
The Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer (8/2022 - Present)
Timeline
Lab Technician I
Quest Diagnostics
03.2025 - 01.2026
Lab Instructional Assistant
UCSD
09.2023 - 12.2024
Student Researcher
UCSD School Of Medicine, Pride Lab
11.2022 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Biology
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California, San Diego