Sarita Charap
Research Technician
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Analytical, organized molecular technician with 5 years experience managing and setting up laboratories. Commitment to safety protocols with 3 years of BSL-3 experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Molecular Technician
Dr. Brian VanderVen
03.2023 - Current
- Perform experiments with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a BSL-3 setting for drug discovery and protein function purposes
- Manage mouse colony for cell culture generation and aerosol infection while adhering to a strict timeline
- Make genetic constructs for genetic engineering M.tb via plasmids
- Work with EH&S to coordinate radioactive waste disposal and keep detailed records. Send Category A shipments of bacteria to collaborators domestically and internationally
Lab Manager
Dr. Courtney Murdock
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Set up lab and equipment for Murdock lab, maintain and order consumables for multiple projects ranging from molecular to ecological in nature
- Rear several large colonies of mosquitoes for infection assays in disease transmission studies
- mentor undergraduates and lead experiments to maintain research timelines
- preform infection studies in a BSL-3 setting with multiple pathogens- Dengue, West Nile Virus, Zika etc.
Anti-Aging Research Assistant
Cornell University
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Vaika anti-aging sled dog drug trial: Maintain, administer medications and exercise colony of 100 aging sled dogs in Lamivudine drug trial.
- Lead behavior aspect of project to understand cognitive dysfunction, manage volunteers, code research videos and coordinate with collaborators at Roswell cancer institute.
- Supervise/manage undergraduates and lead playtime enrichment activities.
Research Technician
Cornell University, Geber Lab
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assist in collection of Clarkia species (unguiculata, cylindrica, xantiana and speciosa) for bee pollination assays concerning specialists (Hesperapis, Agapostemum) and generalists to understand competitive differences among plants that exist in areas of single and multiple species.
- Assess health of experimental Clarkia plants the previous year, transplant seeds among sites and maintain plots/transects/grids.
- Harvest and count seeds of experimental Clarkia plots to determine reproductive success over multiple sites.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Christopher Chandler
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Molecular analysis of a few common terrestrial isopods ( Trachelipus rathkii, Porcellio scaber & Porcellio laevis ) to infer genes on the male sex chromosome through manipulation of the feminizing strain of the endosymbiont Wolbachia.
- Use of PCR, gel electrophoresis, RNA/DNA extractions and general wet lab procedures.
- Maintenance of 500+ individual colony of isopods (food prep, cleaning, sexing etc.).
- Preforming surgery on young females, inserting male androgenous gland to prompt phenotypic male genotypic female.
- Independent research project on mating behavior and male choice between known females and new females.
Independent D.E.C Contractor
Bog Buck Moth Breeding
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Flight Monitoring Contract through NYS DEC for the breeding flight of critically endangered Bog Buck Moths (Hemiluca sp.1).
- Working knowledge of bog and fen ecosystems as well as vegetation within.
- Sound data collection in adverse/difficult terrain and weather.
Herbarium Technician
Dr. Eric Hellquist
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Study Preparation of specimens and remounting of individuals up to 150 years old.
- Glue, tape and tool maintenance.
- Categorization for easy retrieval amid hundreds of specimens by continent.
Cattail Mitigation Project Researcher
Dr. Eric Hellquist
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Manual removal of invasive cattail (Typha angustifolia, Typha glauca) from a protected fen in Oswego county, NY.
- Ability to do strenuous labor while maintaining a careful eye around rare/endangered species while collecting data.
- Poster presentation at the Rochester Academy of Science '16 and '17.
Agricultural Grain Testing Technician
Oswego State University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Research Use of hydraulic vacuum to sample trucks and railcars (soy, wheat, corn etc.) for pounds per bushel, moisture content, aflatoxin, vomitoxin and foreign material.
- Identification and categorizing various crop pests within grain samples.
- Professionalism in the workplace with truck drivers/conductors, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to maritime safety protocol at the port.
Volunteer
Herpetological Pathology
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Catch and acquire biometrics on frogs and salamanders around Oswego, NY.
- Swab for Ranavirus and Chytrid fungus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oswego State
Oswego, NY 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Restriction Enzyme Cloning
Radioactive Waste Management
Mycobacterium Culture
Flow Cytometry
Mouse Genotyping
Cell Culture
Timeline
Molecular Technician
Dr. Brian VanderVen
03.2023 - Current
Lab Manager
Dr. Courtney Murdock
02.2021 - 03.2023
Anti-Aging Research Assistant
Cornell University
09.2019 - 02.2021
Research Technician
Cornell University, Geber Lab
05.2019 - 09.2019
Independent D.E.C Contractor
Bog Buck Moth Breeding
01.2017 - 01.2018
Herbarium Technician
Dr. Eric Hellquist
01.2017 - 01.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Christopher Chandler
05.2016 - 05.2018
Cattail Mitigation Project Researcher
Dr. Eric Hellquist
01.2016 - 01.2018
Agricultural Grain Testing Technician
Oswego State University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Herpetological Pathology
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oswego State
08.2014 - 05.2018
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