Samuel Moore

• Performed internal testing on chemistry and chemiluminescent diagnostic platforms to ensure product performance and quality
• Provided technical support for customer data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting for complex issues related to diagnostic reagents.
• Conducted application development and optimization, enhancing the effectiveness of diagnostic reagents for various medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, liver, renal diseases, etc.).
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot assay performance and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

• Hands-on experience in biological laboratory environments, executing standard operating procedures (SOPs), scientific writing, and conducting experiments.
  
• Investigated host-microbe interactions using C. elegans as an in vivo model to explore bacterial adherence within the gut epithelium.
  
• Conducted experiments to further understand how gut microbiome bacteria affect the intestinal barrier function.
  
• Assisted with bacterial transformation experiments, assessing their adherence to the intestinal epithelium and integration into their microbiome.
  
• Advanced my microbiology and molecular biology techniques including PC, Pipetting, Serial Dilutions, gel electrophoresis, aseptic technique, bacterial transformation, DNA and RNA extraction, bacteria culture, and other analytical instrumentation.

Publication: Dynamics of gut microbiome colonization by adherent commensal and pathogenic bacteria in C. elegans (submitted)

• Collected and managed lab samples, administered medications (PO, IV, IM, SQ), performed various non-invasive medical procedures, and maintained lab cleanliness.
• Communicated effectively with team members and clients, ensuring high- quality care

• Assisted in high-quality patient care, equipment management, and exercise routine demonstrations.

• Researched CNA/GNA alumni success, prepared and analyzed data using Excel for grant applications.

• Prepared patients for visit, ensured efficient patient care, assisted with front office duties