Savanna R. Brady

· Able to operate and troubleshoot Hamilton Robots, Tissue Homogenizers and other robotic platforms used for sample preparation.

· Able to use LIMS systems and Electronic Notebook to fully document experimental methods and results.

· Knowledgeable of protein precipitation, liquid/liquid extraction, and solid phase extraction.

· Proven to work in a team environment and able to collaborate successfully across other groups in R&D.

• Proficient in complex sample matrix clean-up procedures, including blood, keratinized matrix, meconium, umbilical cord, and urine.
• Execute sample preparation by solid-phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction.
• Perform sample preparation through homogenization and dilute-and-shoot methods.
• Conduct equipment maintenance.
• Prepare reagents for sample preparation.
• 2022 Metrics: 16,383 samples extracted over 916 batches with a 99.24% productivity rate and a 0.76% error rate.

• Operate production equipment.
• Perform minor setup and process adjustments to machines.
• Maintain quality and production reporting standards, in addition to good documentation procedures.
• Follow safety rules and keep area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Labeled and numbered specimens for accurate recordkeeping.
• Met quality control standards by examining specimens for adequacy and appropriateness.
• Perform data entry from order requisitions.
• Maintain a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate with group lead about daily changes.

• Maintained organized research environment.
• Assisted researchers with data collection, equipment management and preparation of samples.
• Performed statistical analysis on data and results, identifying and utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Research methods to determine age at death, ancestry, and sex of a human skeleton.
• Apply learned methods to skeleton in research laboratory.
• Present findings with a poster and oral presentation to campus community.

• Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
• Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
• Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
• Adapt to daily policy and procedure changes.
• Be able to work in all possible weather conditions.
• Provide personalized customer service with each delivery.
• Reach weekly company goals pertaining to driving and delivery.