Savannah Valentine
Daphne,AL
Summary
Research Technologist with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in biotechnological methods, data analysis, and experimental design. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills contribute to successful project outcomes and collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technologist III
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Mobile, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Assist with research in immunology in finding the mechanism how Pa103 activates caspase-1, as well as developing a protocol to immunoprecipitate amyloid beta in patient plasma, and protocol for imaging on the MALDI-TOF/TOF instrument.
- Optimizes and troubleshoots protocols for the laboratory.
- Cell Culture of MVR3 cells for the laboratory.
- Infection protocols observing LDH release in MVR3 cells line stimulated by Pa103.
- Preparing reagents for the laboratory, such as cell medium, infection cell medium, agar plates, and all other lab reagents regularly used in the lab.
- Data analysis and weekly presentations of data collected.
Research Assistant
AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
Auburn, AL
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Performing fecal egg counts on domestic livestock, feral cats, and wild deer.
- Microscopic identification of parasites.
- Assist with trapping of backyard avians.
- Avian blood and fecal sample collection.
- Coordination with various Veterinarians and livestock managers for sample collection.
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Parasitology Laboratory (Dr. Sundermann)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Auburn, AL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered instruction of course topics including hands on demonstrations to students.
- Creation of routine quizzes to assess the learning of students.
- Evaluation of student’s assignments.
- Ensuring adherence to the academic code of honesty.
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biology Laboratory (Dr Kearley)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Auburn, AL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered instruction of course topics including hands on demonstrations to students.
- Evaluation of student’s assignments.
- Ensuring adherence to the academic code of honesty.
Kennel Assistant
VILLAGE VETERINARY CLINIC
Auburn, AL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Observation and care of boarded animals.
- Provided fresh water and food.
- Restrained animals for veterinarians, anal gland expression, and nail trimmings.
- Maintained a clean kennels, bedding, towels, bowls, and the yard.
- Notified Veterinarians if animals were sick, injured, or showed signs of conjunctivitis.
- Prevented parasitic disease spread from patient to patient by maintaining clean hygienic facilities.
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Parasitology Laboratory (Dr. Sundermann)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Auburn, AL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered instruction of course topics including hands on demonstrations to students.
- Creation of routine quizzes to assess the learning of students.
- Evaluation of student’s assignments.
- Ensuring adherence to the academic code of honesty.
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biology Laboratory (Dr Kearley)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Auburn, AL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered instruction of course topics including hands on demonstrations to students.
- Evaluation of student’s assignments.
- Ensuring adherence to the academic code of honesty.
Laboratory Technician II
ALABAMA STATE DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Auburn, AL
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Testing for Brucellosis and Equine Infectious Anemia.
- Reporting Results.
Undergraduate Prep Laboratory Assistant
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Auburn, AL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintaining supplies for Auburn University microbiology labs.
- Mixing Agar and plating agar.
- Cleaning test tubes.
- Autoclave waste and proper waste management.
Animal Health Research Veterinarian Medical Student
SUGG LABORATORY
Auburn, AL
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Paid position assisting with viral pathology, immunology, and the effects of vaccine in disease prevention.
- In the conduct of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) studies, cell culture propagation, RNA extractions, assist with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and virus propagations.
- Perform virus neutralization, virus isolation, and horse raddish immunoperoxidase assays.
- Work with bovine kidney (MDBK) cell cultures in the study of the BVDV.
- Facilitated Laboratory maintenance routines.
- Reagent preparation.
Education
Master of Science - Pre-Professional Non-Thesis
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2024
Bachelor of Sciences - Microbial Biology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.2021
Pre-Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Snead State Community College
Boaz, ALPre-Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, ALSkills
- Virus Propagation
- Virus Neutralization Assays
- Virus Isolation Assays
- Buffey Coat Assays
- Enzyme-linked immunoassays
- Virus Titrations/TCID50 Assays
- Ribonucleic Acid Extractions
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Extraction from plants
- Plaque assays
- Horse radish immunoperoxidase assay
- QPCR
- CDNA synthesis
- Experience with Plate washers
- Reagent Preparation
- Lab Equipment Experience
- Biochemical Testing
- Management of liquid nitrogen supply
- Cell culture techniques
- Experience with recombinant DNA, RNA, and proteins
- Medication Administration
- Husbandry
- Pet handling
- Experience with small animals
- Maintenance of a clean environment
- Assessment of animals
- Ability to recognize ailments
- Avian handling
- Avian banding
- Animal caretaking
- Respect for animals
- Maintain a sterile environment
- Record body temperature with a thermometer
- Equine intramuscular injections
- Avian blood draw
- Administration of medication across many species
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Sample preparation
- Mass spectrometry
- ELISA and western blot
References
- Christine Sundermann, Auburn University Professor Emerita, Department of Biological Sciences, sundeca@auburn.edu, 334-844-3929
- Matthew Kearley, Auburn University Coordinator III, Teaching Science Laboratories, Department of Biological Sciences, kearlma@auburn.edu, 334-844-2136
- Aniruddha Belsare, Auburn University Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry Wildlife and Environment, avb0033@auburn.edu, (334) 844-1037
Certification
- Biosafety Retraining Course, CITI Program, July 2025
Timeline
Research Technologist III
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MEDICAL SCHOOL
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
05.2024 - 07.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Parasitology Laboratory (Dr. Sundermann)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biology Laboratory (Dr Kearley)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
08.2023 - 12.2023
Kennel Assistant
VILLAGE VETERINARY CLINIC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Parasitology Laboratory (Dr. Sundermann)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
01.2023 - 05.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biology Laboratory (Dr Kearley)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
08.2022 - 12.2022
Laboratory Technician II
ALABAMA STATE DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
03.2022 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Prep Laboratory Assistant
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
02.2021 - 05.2021
Animal Health Research Veterinarian Medical Student
SUGG LABORATORY
02.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Pre-Professional Non-Thesis
Auburn University
Bachelor of Sciences - Microbial Biology
Auburn University
Pre-Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Snead State Community College
Pre-Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Coastal Alabama Community College
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